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Education
fromMission Local
14 hours ago

Meet the S.F. School Board Candidates: What is your #1 priority?

The San Francisco School Board election features incumbent Phil Kim facing challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann after a significant teachers' strike.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 day ago

Judge says Trump administration improperly withheld funding from NYC schools over trans policy

The Trump administration improperly cut off funding to NYC public schools over policies protecting transgender students, violating Title IX procedures.
#higher-education
Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

Colossal Members Have Funded 100 Projects in K-12 Classrooms through DonorsChoose

Colossal Members funded 100 classroom projects, contributing over $13,000 to support K-12 students' access to art supplies and materials.
fromPadailypost
11 hours ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
15 hours ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Pitt Paid Off Patrick Ball's $80,000 Student Loans

I paid off my student loans like three months into The Pitt, and that was a really profound moment 'cause I thought I was gonna die with it. It's a huge burden to carry, and a lot of people carry it.
Mental health
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Wu releases $4.9 billion budget proposal amid 'difficult moment' for city's finances

Boston's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 is $4.9 billion with a 2.1% spending increase, the smallest since 2009.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD high school sports activities would come to a halt if unions strike on Tuesday

Los Angeles Unified School District spring sports programs will shut down if unions strike, affecting transportation and practices.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

62% of New Yorkers cannot meet the true cost of living, highlighting a significant economic crisis and racial disparities.
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 day ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

TDSB expects to cut 289 teaching positions next fall, board says | CBC News

TDSB anticipates cutting 289 teaching positions due to a projected decline of nearly 5,000 students next school year.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
6 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
6 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
#mental-health
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
22 hours ago

Replicating the 'Mississippi Miracle' Won't Be Easy

Mississippi's education reform success stems from accountability measures alongside the adoption of the science of reading, not just phonics alone.
#transgender-rights
NYC parents
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

NYC wins court fight over magnet school funding tied to trans student policies

The Trump administration cannot withhold funding for NYC magnet schools over transgender student policies, as ruled by a federal judge.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

NYC wins court fight over magnet school funding tied to trans student policies

The Trump administration cannot withhold funding for NYC magnet schools over transgender student policies, as ruled by a federal judge.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Social justice

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Education

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
fromAol
2 days ago

Report: New York lawmakers steered $83M to pet projects

The so-called pork-barrel grants are not awarded on a competitive or transparent basis, and most get disbursed outside the normal budget process, meaning state lawmakers never vote on the individual recipients.
New York City
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
Non-profit organizations
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Florida's budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

Cherfilus-McCormick's funding requests for a tablet program raised concerns about potential violations and connections to for-profit entities.
#education
Education
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Education
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Nonprofit ArtsConnection fills a creative gap in NYC public schools

Education's focus on efficiency often neglects the essential human connection fostered by art and music, which helps students recognize their self-worth.
Education
fromKqed
1 week ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Mamdani Unveils NYC Racial Equity Plan And True Cost Measure

City Hall launched a racial equity blueprint and True Cost of Living measure, revealing affordability as a citywide emergency affecting millions.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
14 hours ago

Berkeley school district approves new contract with classified workers

The new contract covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and was ratified by 99% of voting union members on March 23. The agreement includes a 3% retroactive raise for this school year, a 4% increase for next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000.
Education
#nyc-public-schools
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 day ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
22 hours ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
Education
fromBronx Times
6 days ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on 'Our Schools. Our Future' tour focusing on the future of public schools - Bronx Times

Student voices are essential for safety and decision-making in NYC public schools.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 day ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
22 hours ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
Education
fromBronx Times
6 days ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on 'Our Schools. Our Future' tour focusing on the future of public schools - Bronx Times

Student voices are essential for safety and decision-making in NYC public schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'Children's lives are at stake': Boston teachers protest staffing cuts

Boston Public Schools face over 400 job cuts, impacting support for high-needs students, prompting calls for increased funding from educators and community members.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

East San Jose school loses charter over lack of credentialed teachers - San Jose Spotlight

Escuela Popular, a charter school for immigrant students, faces closure due to uncredentialed teachers despite plans to appeal the district's decision.
#homelessness
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC parents

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

Homeless students in NYC face significant educational challenges, including chronic absenteeism and frequent school transfers, impacting their academic performance.
fromCity & State NY
3 days ago
NYC parents

Report: Absenteeism, lagging test scores, school transfers soar for homeless NYC students

Homeless students in New York City face significant educational disparities, including chronic absenteeism and low test scores compared to their housed peers.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

Homeless students in NYC face significant educational challenges, including chronic absenteeism and frequent school transfers, impacting their academic performance.
NYC parents
fromCity & State NY
3 days ago

Report: Absenteeism, lagging test scores, school transfers soar for homeless NYC students

Homeless students in New York City face significant educational disparities, including chronic absenteeism and low test scores compared to their housed peers.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

OUSD board must make hard financial decisions, says county schools chief

With an $850 million budget for 33,000 students, OUSD has the highest per-pupil costs of any large district in the county, Castro said. But district leaders' habit of making financial plans and then abandoning them imperils OUSD's future.
East Bay (California)
Education
fromEpicenter NYC
1 day ago

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
SF parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

New Law Provides School Boards the Opportunity for Pay Raise | KQED

South Bay Union School District is closing schools due to declining enrollment while approving a pay increase for board members, raising concerns about resource allocation and board diversity representation.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Will NYC schools face cuts? Lawmakers warn the answer could influence their votes on city budget

School budgets for NYC public schools face uncertainty amid declining enrollment and a multi-billion dollar budget gap.
#los-angeles-schools
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat: What's at stake for workers, families

Three unions in Los Angeles public schools unite for a strike to demand better contracts and higher pay.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week

Los Angeles schools face a potential historic employee walkout involving three major unions, impacting 390,000 students and families' routines.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat: What's at stake for workers, families

Three unions in Los Angeles public schools unite for a strike to demand better contracts and higher pay.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week

Los Angeles schools face a potential historic employee walkout involving three major unions, impacting 390,000 students and families' routines.
#oakland-unified-school-district
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Oakland public school buildings need $3.5 billion in upgrades

Oakland Unified School District schools face significant infrastructure challenges, including low occupancy, aging buildings, and lack of cooling systems, requiring billions in upgrades.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Oakland public school buildings need $3.5 billion in upgrades

Oakland Unified School District schools face significant infrastructure challenges, including low occupancy, aging buildings, and lack of cooling systems, requiring billions in upgrades.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

How much have you spent as a teacher to buy supplies and decorate your classroom? We want to hear from you.

Michelle Medintz spent at least $5,000 in 2022 alone, largely on books. She created a 'cozy corner' in her classroom with shelves filled with books, cushions on the floor, and stuffed animals. 'That doesn't make me a better teacher than my colleagues,' Medintz said.
Education
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland orders school district to pay past election costs

Oakland Unified School District settled a lawsuit and agreed to pay approximately $860,000 to Oakland for the 2022 school board election costs, with additional costs for the 2023 election to be billed by Alameda County.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short - Above the Law

New federal regulations are limiting graduate student borrowing, shifting reliance from federal loans to private loans, which are harder to navigate.
#irish-education
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

Blind students face significant challenges due to inaccessible learning materials in online education programs.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

INTO backs ballots for industrial action over delayed pay and smaller class sizes

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) delegates overwhelmingly backed balloting for industrial action if the Government fails to deliver on a commitment to reduce class sizes to European averages.
Education
Higher education
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Column oversimplifies education differences between states

Phonics alone is insufficient for English literacy; education outcomes and costs vary by context; municipal criticism misrepresents Jewish support for a Gaza ceasefire.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Special education cuts could strain teachers in Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Special education teachers in Santa Clara County face significant challenges due to layoffs and larger class sizes affecting student care and education.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: State's politicians wrongly fixate on education spending instead of results

California's K-12 system has rising per-student spending and reported local gains but continues to underperform nationally, especially in fourth-grade reading for Black and Latino students.
Education
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

NYC Schools chancellor warns class-size deadline maybe out of reach amid budget gap

NYC faces a $5.4 billion budget gap, with the DOE needing to reduce class sizes to 80% compliance by September 2026.
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

SFUSD signs third labor agreement in two months. The district predicts a major budget shortfall.

Over the past few weeks leading up to the teachers strike, Superintendent Maria Su repeatedly told the press and labor negotiators that dipping into the district's over $400 million reserves was, simply, "not an option." But projected spending shows that the district will significantly spend its reserves to pay for its labor agreements, potentially depleting its "restricted funding" by 2028.
Education
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

East San Jose school district cuts workers due to deficit - San Jose Spotlight

East Side Union High School District is laying off over 80 employees due to a $30 million budget deficit caused by lost federal COVID funding and declining enrollment from 23,336 to 19,141 students.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Oakland Unified school board approves hundreds of layoffs amid $100M budget deficit

This is the worst crisis OUSD has ever faced. Period. We don't even know what's possible yet. We never did the work to see what are our options. These are big questions. And I don't have any of the answers. And I have issue with that.
Education
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Many Berkeley teachers spend over $500 of their own money on student basics. That's just wrong

Public school teachers commonly pay hundreds to thousands of dollars annually out of pocket to supply classrooms and meet students' needs.
Education
fromMission Local
2 months ago

SFUSD's proposed cuts will hit small schools hardest. Most are already hurting.

Proposed $102 million SFUSD cuts will disproportionately impact high-need students, removing assistant principals, counselors, and security from small, low-income secondary schools.
Education
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

School board to hear pros and cons of parcel tax

Palo Alto school board will consider renewing an expiring $941-per-year parcel tax amid rising per-student funding, declining enrollment, and potential budget cuts.
Education
fromMission Local
3 months ago

School board, principals shocked as SFUSD resends rejected budget plan

Superintendent Maria Su circulated a preliminary budget proposing $102 million in cuts and staffing changes despite the School Board's unanimous rejection.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Closing the Gap in American Schools

On a chilly day before Christmas, Teresa Rivas helped a tween boy pick out a new winter coat. "Get the bigger one, the one with the waterproof layer, mijo," she said, before helping him pull it onto his string-bean frame. Rivas provides guidance counseling at Owen Goodnight Middle School in San Marcos, Texas. She talks with students about their goals and helps if they're struggling in class. She's also a trained navigator placed there by a nonprofit called Communities in Schools.
Education
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Millions in budget cuts for West Contra Costa schools stir concerns for students, staff, families

West Contra Costa Unified will implement major budget cuts, including staffing reductions, school mergers, and borrowing reserves to address a projected $127 million three-year deficit.
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