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https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/philadelphia/philadelphia-public-schools/ Philadelphia Public Schools - Chalkbeat philadelphia public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/covid-schools/ COVID and Schools - Chalkbeat schools chalkbeat covid https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/newark/newark-public-schools/ Newark Public Schools - Chalkbeat newark public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/13/district-leaders-want-to-reinvest-in-neighborhood-high-schools/ Philadelphia wants more students to attend neighborhood high schools - Chalkbeat Feb 13, 2026 - Philadelphia school leaders want to close several magnet schools and funnel more students into neighborhood high schools. But families say they oppose the... high schools philadelphia wants students attend https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/indianapolis-public-schools/ Indianapolis Public Schools - Chalkbeat indianapolis public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/01/28/families-oppose-plan-to-close-schools-in-kensington/ Philadelphia parents question plan to close 2 Kensington schools - Chalkbeat Jan 28, 2026 - Despite declining enrollment, parents and City Councilmember Quetcy Lozada describe Conwell and Stetson middle schools as community anchors and resource hubs. philadelphia parents close 2 schools chalkbeat question plan https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/03/2026-shapiro-budget-education-breakdown/ Josh Shapiro’s budget would provide $151 million more for Philadelphia schools - Chalkbeat Feb 3, 2026 - Philadelphia’s schools would get $151 million more under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. But the district still needs more funding to pay for its proposed... budget would philadelphia schools josh provide 151 https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/indiana/indianapolis-public-schools/ Indianapolis Public Schools - Chalkbeat indianapolis public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/03/03/detroit-district-considers-new-strategies-when-it-comes-to-charters/ Detroit school district considers a new strategy when it comes to charter schools - Chalkbeat Mar 3, 2026 - Administrators propose the district authorize a new charter with a new agreement: Only 20% of enrollment can be DPSCD students. detroit school district charter schools chalkbeat new strategy considers comes https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/02/17/nyc-mamdani-preliminary-budget-class-size-funding-school-program-cuts/ Here’s how Mamdani’s preliminary budget would affect NYC public schools - Chalkbeat Feb 17, 2026 - Mamdani’s preliminary budget adds $543 million for class size reductions next year and funds Summer Rising, but excludes restorative justice, mental health,... nyc public schools preliminary budget would affect chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/02/28/education-bills-passed-in-2026-legislative-session/ Indiana lawmakers pass immigration, social media, and cellphone bills affecting schools - Chalkbeat Feb 28, 2026 - Indiana lawmakers passed a tighter school cellphone ban, restrictions on social media accounts for minors, and a mandate for greater school cooperation with... lawmakers pass social media bills affecting schools chalkbeat indiana https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/02/25/unions-nyclu-fight-nypd-bills-about-protests-at-schools/ Unions, NYCLU slam bills granting police more power over protests at schools - Chalkbeat Feb 25, 2026 - The City Council heard testimony on Wednesday about the bill, which is part of a package that would also restrict protests at houses of worship. schools chalkbeat unions nyclu slam bills https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/gun-violence-and-schools/ Gun Violence and Schools - Chalkbeat gun violence schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/12/06/candidates-zohran-mamdani-could-pick-for-nyc-schools-chancellor/ Who will Zohran Mamdani tap to lead NYC public schools? - Chalkbeat Dec 7, 2025 - Mamdani has been tight-lipped about the process of selecting a NYC schools chancellor. But several possible contenders have emerged. nyc public schools zohran mamdani tap lead chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/philadelphia-public-schools/ Philadelphia Public Schools - Chalkbeat philadelphia public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/magnet-schools/ magnet schools - Chalkbeat magnet schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/shelby-county-schools/ Memphis-Shelby County Schools - Chalkbeat memphis shelby county schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/22525983/map-critical-race-theory-legislation-teaching-racism/ CRT MAP: Critical race theory legislation and schools - Chalkbeat Nov 9, 2023 - Chalkbeat is tracking efforts to restrict teaching about race and bias in schools, as well as efforts to expand it, on this map of critical race theory... critical race theory schools chalkbeat crt map legislation https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/03/04/indiana-approves-new-grading-system-for-schools/ New A-F grades are coming to Indiana schools - Chalkbeat Mar 4, 2026 - Indiana will assign points to students based on how well they do on state tests, attendance, diploma attainment, and other factors. These points will result in... schools chalkbeat new f grades coming https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/01/30/detroit-public-schools-2016-education-timeline/ Timeline: How 2016 was a critical year for the future of Detroit schools - Chalkbeat Jan 30, 2026 - The year 2016 began with teacher protests to raise awareness of poor building and working conditions, and ended with the election of seven board members to... detroit schools timeline 2016 critical year https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/01/24/trump-immigration-policy-and-deportation-fears-affect-attendance-for-immigrant-families/ Deportation fears keep immigrant students out of NYC schools - Chalkbeat Jan 24, 2025 - On high alert after President Donald Trump’s inauguration this week and worried about his promise to fast-track deportations, scores of immigrant families kept... fears keep immigrant students nyc schools deportation chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/01/08/kamar-samuels-nyc-schools-integration-school-mergers-zohran-mamdani/ NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels on mergers, integration, and screened schools - Chalkbeat Mar 3, 2026 - On his fourth school day as chancellor, Kamar Samuels brought Mayor Zohran Mamdani to a campus he thinks could serve as a model for schools across the city. chancellor kamar samuels schools chalkbeat nyc mergers integration https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/2026/03/07/supreme-court-gender-identity-ruling-favors-parents-but-challenges-schools/ Supreme Court ruling in gender identity case favors parents but could test schools - Chalkbeat Mar 7, 2026 - Conservatives call the Mirabelli v. Bonta decision a victory for parents. Advocates for transgender youth call it harmful. Schools may find it tricky to adapt. supreme court ruling gender identity could test schools chalkbeat case https://www.chalkbeat.org/gun-violence-and-schools/ Gun Violence and Schools - Chalkbeat gun violence schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/2026/03/07/supreme-court-gender-identity-ruling-favors-parents-but-challenges-schools/ Supreme Court ruling in gender identity case favors parents but could test schools - Chalkbeat Mar 7, 2026 - Conservatives call the Mirabelli v. Bonta decision a victory for parents. Advocates for transgender youth call it harmful. Schools may find it tricky to adapt. supreme court ruling gender identity could test schools chalkbeat case https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/01/24/appeal-dismissed-in-luis-garcia-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-dps/ Appeal dismissed in wrongful death lawsuit against Denver Public Schools - Chalkbeat Jan 24, 2026 - The family of Luis Garcia, a 16-year-old student who was shot and killed outside Denver’s East High, agreed to drop the appeal of a wrongful death lawsuit... wrongful death lawsuit denver public schools appeal dismissed chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/charter-schools/ Charter schools - Chalkbeat charter schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/newark-public-schools/ Newark Public Schools - Chalkbeat newark public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/colorado/denver-public-schools/ Denver Public Schools - Chalkbeat denver public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/chicago-public-schools/ Chicago Public Schools - Chalkbeat chicago public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/denver-public-schools/ Denver Public Schools - Chalkbeat denver public schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/charter-schools/ Charter schools - Chalkbeat charter schools chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/detroit-public-schools-community-district/ Detroit Public Schools Community District - Chalkbeat detroit public schools community district chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/07/16/nyc-school-cell-phone-ban-funding-kathy-hochul-yondr/ NYC schools to get $29 million for cellphone ban, officials promise - Chalkbeat Jul 16, 2025 - Students across New York will no longer be allowed to use cell phones during the school day. Officials are promising to help schools pay for storage solutions... nyc schools get 29 cellphone ban million officials https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/03/23/schools-develop-ai-policies-awaiting-city-guidance/ As schools waited for NYC’s AI policy, some crafted their own - Chalkbeat Mar 23, 2026 - Schools across the five boroughs have embraced a wide variety of approaches, from outlining acceptable uses, to bans, to no formal discussion of AI at all. ai policy schools waited crafted chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/newyork/2026/02/25/schools-return-with-low-attendance-after-record-snowstorm/ NYC schools reopen after record snow with low attendance and transit delays - Chalkbeat Feb 25, 2026 - NYC public school attendance dipped to 63% Tuesday after a record snow storm. Mayor Mamdani said remote learning was off the table because of device access... nyc schools reopen record snow low https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/02/11/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-budget-proposal-schools-includes-funding-increases/ Whitmer’s budget plan for schools sets $10,300 in per-pupil funding - Chalkbeat Feb 11, 2026 - The budget proposal Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration released Wednesday would establish a back-to-school sales tax holiday as well as increase funding in... budget plan sets 10 per pupil funding chalkbeat schools https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/03/25/indianapolis-public-school-board-interviews-two-applicants-for-vacant-seat/ Indianapolis Public Schools board interviews 2 applicants for vacant District 2 seat - Chalkbeat Mar 25, 2026 - Bryan Duarte and Hasaan Rashid are the two applicants for the vacant District 2 seat on the Indianapolis Public Schools board. The seat was previously held by... indianapolis public schools vacant district board interviews 2 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. new executive order denver schools mayor says protected ice https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/detroit/2026/04/01/city-council-approves-free-bus-service-dpscd-charter-school-students/ Detroit schools have an attendance problem. Will free city bus fare help? - Chalkbeat Apr 1, 2026 - The Detroit City Council approved an initiative that will provide free city bus passes to Detroit students ages 5 to 19. detroit schools free city bus fare attendance problem https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/01/15/zohran-mamdani-school-chancellor-kamar-samuels-reputation-for-consensus/ Who is Kamar Samuels? Meet Zohran Mamdani’s schools chancellor. - Chalkbeat Mar 3, 2026 - Mamdani said he selected Samuels because of his granular knowledge of the city’s classrooms, learned during more than two decades as a teacher, principal, and... kamar samuels schools chancellor meet zohran chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/03/03/melissa-aviles-ramos-joins-hmh-nyc-reading-curriculum/ Former schools chief joins HMH, a major reading curriculum vendor to NYC schools - Chalkbeat Mar 13, 2026 - Former NYC Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos took a job at HMH, a curriculum company at the center of Eric Adams’ signature literacy overhaul. schools chief reading curriculum former joins hmh https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/tennessee/2026/04/02/five-key-findings-from-memphis-schools-forensic-audit/ 5 key findings from the Memphis-Shelby County Schools forensic audit - Chalkbeat Apr 2, 2026 - A preliminary audit report of Memphis-Shelby County Schools revealed over $1 million in spending classified as waste or abuse and a lack of effective internal... memphis shelby county 5 key forensic audit findings schools https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/04/15/detroit-district-speeds-up-closures-of-four-small-schools/ Detroit district speeds up closure of four small schools, pointing to high costs - Chalkbeat Apr 16, 2026 - Schools that will be closed early include: Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School, J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy, Catherine Blackwell Institute, and Greenfield Union... detroit district small schools high costs speeds closure https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/03/26/proposed-elementary-school-lease-would-cost-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars/ Newark Public Schools eyes $498 million, 30-year lease for new East Ward school - Chalkbeat Mar 26, 2026 - The proposed Riverfront Elementary School would add nearly 670 seats in the city’s East Ward, where current schools are aging and overcrowded. newark public schools 30 year east ward eyes 498 https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/03/13/meisha-ross-porter-finalist-again-chicago-public-schools/ Former NYC schools Chancellor Meisha Porter again a finalist to lead Chicago schools - Chalkbeat Mar 13, 2026 - Porter was also reportedly a top contender for the job of schools chancellor under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The role went to Kamar Samuels. nyc schools chancellor lead chicago former meisha porter https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/04/08/international-baccalaureate-schools-gain-traction-in-regents-graduation-overhaul/ Equity and rigor? Why some NYC schools are embracing International Baccalaureate - Chalkbeat Apr 10, 2026 - NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels looked to the IB model as an alternative to gifted education. Now, as NY overhauls graduation requirements, IB schools may... nyc schools international baccalaureate equity rigor embracing 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. philadelphia schools superintendent says corner chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/newsletters/subscribe/ Chalkbeat's newsletter about Denver public schools and Colorado education A free newsletter from Chalkbeat with the latest news on Colorado K-12 schools, early childhood education, and college and career training, with news from... denver public schools colorado education chalkbeat newsletter https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/04/20/denver-public-schools-considers-44-million-mill-levy-override-tax-increase/ Denver Public Schools weighs asking voters to approve a $44 million mill levy override - Chalkbeat Apr 20, 2026 - The Denver district hasn’t yet decided how the money would be spent. Options include pay raises for staff and increased funding for career and technical... denver public schools 44 million weighs asking voters https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/24/trump-orders-stricter-school-discipline-less-focus-on-racial-disparities/ Trump: Schools should not consider racial disparities in discipline - Chalkbeat Apr 24, 2025 - President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders encourage schools to adopt stricter discipline policies and ban analyzing how those policies affect students... racial disparities trump schools consider discipline https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2023/7/31/23811427/chicago-public-schools-sustainable-community-schools-teachers-union/ Chicago tried to transform 20 schools into community hubs. What’s next? - Chalkbeat Nov 9, 2023 - The district and its teachers union piloted the Sustainable Community Schools program in 2018. Now, Mayor Johnson wants to expand it dramatically. community hubs chicago tried transform 20 https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2023/3/28/23659108/nyc-consortium-schools-performance-assessment-graduation-regents/ An alternative to Regents exams? These NYC schools have lessons - Chalkbeat Nov 17, 2023 - The group, called the ‘performance standards consortium,’ launched 25 years ago with a few schools. It now has 38 schools that get waivers to forgo Regents... regents exams nyc schools alternative lessons chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/03/29/chicago-public-schools-dual-credit-data-analysis-shows-mixed-college-impact/ Chicago Public Schools is pushing dual credit. But is it paying off for students? - Chalkbeat Mar 29, 2026 - A Chalkbeat data analysis on dual credit and higher education outcomes in Chicago shows that some high schools that boosted participation aren’t yet sending... chicago public schools dual credit students chalkbeat pushing paying https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/03/16/undocumented-immigrant-students-tracking-bill-hb-836/ Tennessee schools would be required to report student immigration status under GOP bill - Chalkbeat Mar 16, 2026 - Tennessee Republicans have worked on legislation for over a year to gather sensitive immigration status data from state public schools. report student immigration status gop bill tennessee schools https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/indiana/2026/02/24/charter-schools-could-get-an-edge-in-indianapolis-education-legislation/ Charters schools could gain edge in Indianapolis education shakeup - Chalkbeat Feb 24, 2026 - The proposed Indianapolis Public Education Corporation could control transportation and buildings for district-run and charter schools. But will both sectors... schools could gain edge indianapolis education charters shakeup https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2023/5/12/23716753/rural-colorado-facility-schools-few-options-hilltop-special-education-last-resort/ Rural Colorado students left without options as facility schools close - Chalkbeat Nov 9, 2023 - A single facility school serves all of Colorado’s Western Slope, while rural school districts struggle to hire skilled special education staff. rural colorado students left facility schools without options https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/03/18/chicago-public-schools-lacks-latino-ceo-finalists/ A lack of Latino finalists for Chicago Public Schools CEO draws ire - Chalkbeat Mar 18, 2026 - Late last week, the Chicago school board released the names of three finalists for the district’s top job. Some Latino community leaders have since criticized... chicago public schools draws ire lack latino finalists https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/01/05/nyc-schools-chancellor-kamar-samuels-integration-priorities/ NYC schools chief Kamar Samuels begins to sketch out his priorities - Chalkbeat Mar 3, 2026 - In his first letter to staff, NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels highlighted integration, culturally responsive education, and community input. nyc schools kamar samuels chief begins sketch https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/03/26/councilmembers-want-zoning-changes-for-schools-slated-for-closure/ Philadelphia City Councilmembers push to rezone property for schools slated for closure - Chalkbeat Mar 26, 2026 - Philadelphia’s City Council doesn’t have direct say over the district’s school closure plan. But zoning changes could influence how the plan plays out. philadelphia city councilmembers push rezone property https://www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/03/02/new-elementary-school-opening-in-east-ward-to-relieve-overcrowding/ Newark Public Schools reveals plans for new East Ward elementary school - Chalkbeat Mar 2, 2026 - The Newark school board wants community feedback on its plans to open a new elementary school in the East Ward that it hopes will relieve overcrowding. newark public schools reveals plans east ward elementary chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/02/25/indianapolis-public-education-corporation-bill-hb1423-passes-statehouse/ Indiana lawmakers pass bill to create appointed Indianapolis schools board - Chalkbeat Feb 25, 2026 - HB 1423 includes sweeping changes that would drastically change Indy public schools and reduce the power of the elected Indianapolis Public Schools board. lawmakers pass bill indianapolis schools board chalkbeat create appointed https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/04/04/parents-call-for-chief-of-joy-and-more-sel-and-dei-in-district-schools/ Philly campaign for joy in schools reaches City Council - Chalkbeat Apr 9, 2025 - Parent advocacy group Lift Every Voice renewed its call for a school district “Chief of Joy” position to track student discipline, mental health support, and... city council philly campaign joy schools https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/chicago/2026/04/02/local-officials-call-for-more-latino-leaders-in-cps/ Chicago Public Schools should hire more Latino leaders, local and state leaders say - Chalkbeat Apr 2, 2026 - The demand from local officials and organizations came after people shared concerns last month about the lack of Latino CEO finalists. chicago public schools latino leaders say chalkbeat hire local https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/02/25/cps-school-board-closing-in-on-ceo-finalists/ Chicago might have another slate of schools chief finalists soon - Chalkbeat Feb 26, 2026 - Some Chicago school board members say the district’s CEO search committee is close to picking finalists. But a group of board members, the principals union,... schools chief chicago might another slate https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/02/02/colorado-red-flag-gun-safety-bill-would-expand-institutions-as-petitioners/ Colorado bill would add schools, colleges as ‘red flag’ gun law petitioners - Chalkbeat Feb 2, 2026 - Colorado educators and others can already petition for someone’s guns to be temporarily confiscated. A new bill would allow K-12 schools, colleges, and... colorado bill would schools colleges gun law add petitioners https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/09/25/school-board-approves-watlington-contract-extension-through-2030/ Tony Watlington gets contract extension to lead Philly schools through 2030 - Chalkbeat Sep 26, 2025 - Watlington has garnered the support of union leaders and Mayor Cherelle Parker. But looming school closures and the Trump administration could test him. tony watlington contract extension philly schools gets lead https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2023/5/11/23716068/special-education-colorado-facility-schools-behavioral-mental-health-last-resort/ Schools for Colorado’s ‘most vulnerable’ kids are disappearing - Chalkbeat Nov 9, 2023 - In 2004, Colorado had 80 facility schools. Now there are just 30. Here’s what this means for the thousands of students and families who rely on these schools... schools kids disappearing chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/05/08/foundation-aid-formula-kathy-hochul-state-budget-nyc-schools/ $314 million less for NYC schools under state funding formula tweaks - Chalkbeat May 9, 2025 - NYC schools will still get a $539 million Foundation Aid increase via tweaks to the formula approved by state lawmakers, but the old formula would have meant a... nyc schools state funding 314 million less https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/chicago/2026/03/29/chicago-public-schools-dual-credit-data-analysis-shows-mixed-college-impact/ Chicago Public Schools is pushing dual credit. But is it paying off for students? - Chalkbeat Mar 29, 2026 - A Chalkbeat data analysis on dual credit and higher education outcomes in Chicago shows that some high schools that boosted participation aren’t yet sending... chicago public schools dual credit students chalkbeat pushing paying https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/detroit/detroit-public-schools-community-district/ Detroit Public Schools Community District - Chalkbeat detroit public schools community district chalkbeat https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/02/23/nyc-public-schools-reopen-after-blizzard-snow-day/ NYC public schools to reopen Tuesday after major blizzard - Chalkbeat Feb 23, 2026 - After a blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow, NYC public schools will reopen Tuesday. Officials said yellow buses will run as usual. nyc public schools reopen tuesday major blizzard https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/26/philly-officials-change-school-closure-plan-to-remove-two-schools/ Philadelphia district remove 2 schools from school closure proposal - Chalkbeat Feb 26, 2026 - Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington says the district is no longer proposing to close Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School. That means the... philadelphia district school closure proposal chalkbeat remove 2 https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/09/schools-like-conwell-and-lankenau-mount-fierce-pushback-against-school-closure-plan/ Philadelphia students, families make the case to keep their schools open - Chalkbeat Feb 9, 2026 - Staff at Tilden Middle School say they’re frustrated by the Philadelphia school district’s plan to close their school. It’s one of 20 the district wants to... philadelphia students families make schools open case keep https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/08/27/dan-weisberg-emma-vadehra-step-down-nyc-schools/ NYC schools chancellor taps veteran insiders to fill top leadership roles - Chalkbeat Aug 27, 2025 - Dan Weisberg, the school system’s second-in-command, and Emma Vadehra, its chief operating officer, are stepping down. Their replacements are veterans of the... nyc schools chancellor top leadership taps veteran insiders https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/10/29/snap-shutdown-prompts-schools-to-launch-emergency-food-plans/ NYC schools scramble to secure extra food for families losing SNAP - Chalkbeat Oct 29, 2025 - Schools are launching fundraisers, setting up food pantries, and collecting donations to try to secure extra food for families at risk of losing SNAP benefits. nyc schools losing snap scramble secure extra https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2023/8/17/23835065/nyc-class-size-law-equity-high-need-schools/ High-need schools stand to benefit least from New York’s class size law - Chalkbeat Nov 17, 2023 - Smaller classes are popular with families and teachers. But a new law that mandates class size reductions will disproportionately benefit lower-need campuses. class size law high need schools stand benefit https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/02/26/schools-chief-shares-black-studies-plan-in-reply-to-racist-comment-by-mom/ Racist remark by Manhattan mom spurs Black Studies vow by NYC schools chief - Chalkbeat Feb 26, 2026 - Chancellor Kamar Samuels said staff must have “courageous conversations” to combat prejudice. The mom’s comment at a parent meeting caused outrage and... black studies nyc schools racist remark manhattan 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... philadelphia schools students group says chalkbeat need budget