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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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Updates
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It will take a historic effort to reduce class sizes over the next year to remain in compliance with the state’s class size law by next September.
NYC faces a big class size deadline in a year. Here’s where things stand.
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The court order could have far-reaching implications for the city’s process overseeing parent leader conduct.
NYC ousted a controversial parent leader from a Manhattan council. A judge reinstated her.
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“There is no real new guidance, because this is going to be our new normal,” one city official said Tuesday. Tests of New York state’s wastewater over the summer show COVID levels are “very high,” the CDC reported.
Yes, there’s a summer COVID surge. But don’t expect new COVID guidance from NYC schools.
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Come with an open mind, bring some way to take notes, and don’t leave without sharing contact information.
How to have a successful back-to-school night
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After a traumatic event, how can teachers best help students? Here's some advice for parents and teachers on how to talk to students about gun violence, community trauma, grief, and mental health.
After a traumatic event, how can teachers best help students?
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More than 900,000 New York City public school students will return to the classroom on Thursday, marking the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Literacy overhaul to ChatGPT: 5 NYC education issues we’re watching this school year
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The majority of American K-12 public school teachers say they are at least somewhat worried about the possibility of a shooting at their school, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. (via The 19th)
A new survey shows a majority of American teachers worry about a shooting at their school
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Communities across the country are navigating the reality of gun violence and school shootings. Here is what students, parents, and teachers can do — for themselves and each other.
Gun violence, grief, and trauma: A resource guide for students, teachers, and parents
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“There is no real new guidance, because this is going to be our new normal,” one city official said Tuesday. Tests of New York state’s wastewater over the summer show COVID levels are “very high,” the CDC reported.
Yes, there’s a summer COVID surge. But don’t expect new COVID guidance from NYC schools.