3 things to watch with Indiana’s 2021 ILEARN scores
After a tumultuous year, Indiana school leaders are reviewing very low state test scores that largely show what they already...
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Pay boosts and a prohibition on striking: Inside Denver’s first principals union contract
Denver’s first-ever contract with its principals union raises salaries for most school leaders, forbids them from striking, and gives them...
Teachers’ stress exceeded other workers’ this year, survey finds
It’s the last week of classes for high school theater teacher Stephen Berlanga, who has spent most of the year...
As college enrollment drops, a proposed free tuition program in New Jersey could be ‘life-changing’
New Jersey could be on the cusp of widening an initiative that would help cover the cost of attaining a...
Denver wants parents, teachers to come up with ideas for consolidating small schools by 2023
School consolidation and closure are coming to Denver. The school board Thursday passed a resolution that directs Denver Public Schools...
How one new Indianapolis group wants to turn parents into education advocates
Iris Blanco remembers how frustrating it was to try to enroll her children in school when she first moved to...
Chicago charter strike ends with a tentative agreement and unanswered questions
A teachers’ strike during final exam week at an all-male, predominantly Black charter network in Chicago ended early Wednesday. Teachers...
It’s been two years since some English learners sat for language exams. Schools will get a new chance to test their skills.
It has been two years since many New York City students learning English as a new language have taken state...
Transparency and tutoring: poll shows what Newark parents want from COVID relief
When it comes to the $262 million coronavirus relief money earmarked for Newark schools, city parents are clear: They want...
Jeffco’s school board approves a new union for preschool staff
The Jeffco school board voted unanimously Thursday night to recognize a new union chapter for non-licensed preschool staff. Without discussion,...
