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https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/04/16/nyc-school-calendar-2026-2027-release-date-kamar-samuels/
2026-27 NYC school calendar release expected next week, chancellor says - Chalkbeat
Apr 16, 2026 - NYC families are still waiting for the 2026-27 calendar. Chancellor Kamar Samuels says it should be released by next week.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/01/30/philly-superintendent-focuses-on-data-amid-trump-administration-orders/
Philadelphia schools are ‘turning the corner,’ superintendent says - Chalkbeat
Jan 30, 2025 - Philadelphia schools are making gains, but challenges like immigration policy and political uncertainty remain. Here’s how Watlington is responding.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/03/31/state-child-care-assistance-funding-to-last-through-june-at-least/
Child care aid for low-income families to last through June at least, state says - Chalkbeat
Mar 31, 2026 - The state has enough funding to operate the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program at least through June, according to a recent update.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/colorado/2026/03/31/state-child-care-assistance-funding-to-last-through-june-at-least/
Child care aid for low-income families to last through June at least, state says - Chalkbeat
Mar 31, 2026 - The state has enough funding to operate the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program at least through June, according to a recent update.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/08/07/students-deserve-more-arts-music-and-recess-in-a-joy-based-schools-budget/
Philadelphia schools need ‘joy-based’ budget for students, group says - Chalkbeat
Aug 8, 2024 - Parents have acute concerns about the climate of Philadelphia public schools and whether they’re giving students an uplifting environment, the advocacy group...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/02/27/denver-mayor-order-says-schools-protected-from-ice-immigration-enforcement/
Denver schools should be protected from ICE, mayor says in new executive order - Chalkbeat
Feb 27, 2026 - But it’s unclear what practical effect Mayor Mike Johnston’s order will have on immigration enforcement at Denver’s public schools.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/03/06/nyc-says-staggered-school-start-times-may-be-necessary-for-remote-snow-days/
NYC says staggered school start times may be necessary for remote snow days - Chalkbeat
Mar 6, 2024 - During an oversight hearing on Wednesday, local lawmakers grilled city officials about why families couldn’t log on for remote learning during a snowstorm on...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/04/15/mayor-parker-says-proposed-uber-tax-would-prevent-teacher-cuts/
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says proposed Uber tax would prevent teacher cuts - Chalkbeat
Apr 15, 2026 - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington say money raised from a proposed $1 tax per ride on Ubers and Lyfts would save 340...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/03/19/chicago-public-schools-teachers-union-wants-may-day-off/
Teachers union says Chicago students should go to labor march, not school, on May 1 - Chalkbeat
Mar 19, 2026 - The Chicago Teachers Union has asked the school board to greenlight a day of “no school, no work, no shopping” on May 1. Mayor Brandon Johnson, a union ally,...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/02/05/memphis-financial-audit-spurs-takeover-calls/
House speaker says ongoing Memphis schools audit makes an argument for state takeover - Chalkbeat
Mar 26, 2026 - Top Tennessee Republicans say a confidential briefing of an ongoing audit of Memphis schools raised concerns about financial records management. The district...
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