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New York's push to protect immigrant students
2+ hour ago (260+ words) As some states try to chip away at undocumented students' right to attend public school, New York Gov. Hochul wants to protect it. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Good morning,…...
Promising universal FAFSA completion policies
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (584+ words) Colorado's Fund My Future program has helped increase federal student aid application completions at 11 high schools. Good afternoon. Welcome to April's edition of Beyond High School. Colorado lawmakers used a portion of the state's pandemic relief funds to pilot federal…...
Newark parents and students want the new school board to focus on these priorities.
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (268+ words) Newark voters head to the polls April 21 to elect 4 members to the city school board. Chalkbeat asked parents, students, and advocates: What should the new board prioritize? Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach…...
The feds are ripping up civil rights agreements
5+ day, 58+ min ago (221+ words) Rescinding the agreements could send a message to students that there's no point in filing a complaint, advocates and legal experts said. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Good morning. Reema…...
What happened at the first meeting of the new board for Indianapolis schools
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (256+ words) The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation takes key powers from school boards, including the ability to ask voters to approve a referendum in the fall. Plus, Gov. Braun asks for child care voucher funding. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our…...
Detroit science teacher named one of Michigan's best
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (300+ words) DPSCD Teacher Shirley Brezzell was named the 2026 Elementary School Science Teacher of the year. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Hi, this is Hannah from Chalkbeat Detroit. Brezzel, recently named the…...
What the new food pyramid means for school lunches
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (210+ words) School nutrition professionals worry a meat-heavy diet crowds out fiber. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Good morning! It's Ann Schimke with Chalkbeat Colorado. The U. S. Department of Agriculture is expected to…...
She was expelled from high school. Now she's one of NYC's top teachers.
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (185+ words) A Q+A with Big Apple Award winner Fatimah Barrie. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Good morning! This is Mike with Chalkbeat New York. Need to reach the bureau? Email…...
May Day? Maybe.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) A majority of the Board of Education and the CTU are pushing for schools to close for students that day during a nationwide protest. But Macquline King said the district should continue instruction and "minimize disruption for families." Chalkbeat's journalism…...
What happened to Sal Khan's AI revolution?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) Khan Academy's founder predicted a revolution in learning when he rolled out an AI-powered tutoring chatbot. Chalkbeat's journalism is made possible by our sponsors. Interested in becoming one? Reach out here. Sal Khan believed AI would create a super-tutor. But…...