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Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization committed to covering one of America’s most important stories: the effort to improve schools for all children, especially those who have historically lacked access to a quality education. We are mission-driven, in that we believe that every child deserves an excellent education, and that a strong press is vital to making that happen. Yet we are also fiercely independent, in that we do not take a position on the best path for achieving equity. Because we believe that education is fundamentally a local issue, our coverage is rooted in local communities. To date, we report from and about eight locations: Chicago, Colorado, Detroit, Indiana, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, and Tennessee. As a nonprofit, Chalkbeat’s support comes from a diverse mix of sources, including sponsors who pay for opportunities to share messages with our readers and donors who believe in our mission. As most local news sources shrink, creating more so-called “news deserts,” Chalkbeat is building a sustainable model that is local, substantive, and independent.
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A pesar de que las medidas de bonos escolares y un aumento de “mill levy” pueden afectar los impuestos de la propiedad, cada uno tiene distintos propósitos.
Bonos escolares versus un aumento de “mill levy”: ¿Qué están pidiendo los distritos escolares a sus votantes?
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Voters in Adams 14 will see two school district questions on the ballot this year. Here’s what you need to know.
Adams 14 district seeking funding for salaries and overdue building repairs, replacements
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The union cites a lack of support for students who fall behind and the speed with which teachers need to get through the curriculum.
NYC's algebra curriculum mandate is now citywide. The teachers union is pushing back.
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Complaints about NJ Transit’s bus service, which Newark Public Schools partners with to provide single-use bus tickets and monthly passes, are the district’s latest transportation woes as student enrollment has grown.
Newark students battle with transportation challenges to get to school on time
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Supporters say the amendment would underscore Colorado’s trust in parents. Critics say it could upend how the state funds schools.
Voter guide: Amendment 80 would enshrine school choice in Colorado Constitution
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Religious preschools in Colorado’s free preschool program will no longer be able to reserve seats for members of their congregations.
After ruling in Catholic preschool case, state plans to repeal rule on religious preschools
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Educators, parents, and school leaders want the state to step up funding for K-12 staffing, early childhood education, and students experiencing homelessness.
Budget season is here. These were the big needs people told the state school board about.
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Preliminary scores from the PSSA and Keystone exams, as well as district attendance data, point to some promising signs for students over the last two years, Superintendent Tony Watlington said. But the district expressed concern about two student groups in particular.
Early test score results show progress for Philadelphia students — and a few red flags
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We asked the candidates about school accountability, school safety, book bans, immigrant students, and more.
Voter guide 2024: How Colorado State Board of Education candidates answered 9 questions
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