NYC schools have spent just half of this year’s COVID relief, report says
Last spring, New York City schools celebrated its receipt of $7 billion in federal stimulus dollars as the administration of...
Education
Memphis-Shelby County Schools picks new academic, security leaders
Memphis-Shelby County Schools officials on Monday appointed two new assistant superintendents and filled a new security position as a part...
Too few metro Detroiters are earning post-high school degrees, report says
The number of metro Detroiters enrolling in college or post-high school training programs was already declining pre-COVID, but now it’s...
Attrition rates rising for Arkansas teachers
Arkansas’ teacher attrition rate has risen 3% since 2017 as 74% of teachers surveyed said stress and workload were the...
CRT and book bans in Tennessee schools
Across the country, new laws targeting critical race theory and debated books are influencing the small but pivotal decisions educators...
Michigan students who are homeless more likely to be disciplined
Students who are homeless face suspension and expulsion at much higher rates than do their peers in Michigan schools. Statewide,...
Louisiana legislature considers bills to expand educational options for public school parents
Louisiana lawmakers filed several bills for the 2022 legislative session that would give families more freedom in choosing a fitting...
What it takes to bring big new tutoring programs to America’s classrooms
Teacher Kim Meaders has a singular focus when she steps into her Arkansas school just before 7 a.m.: keeping her...
Grand Rapids Schools temporarily lower graduation requirements
Grand Rapids Public School (GRPS) Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to lower the number of credits required to graduate high...
Philly school board rejects calls to reopen superintendent search
The Philadelphia Board of Education will not reopen the search for a new school superintendent, despite some public disappointment with...
