First And Last Day By District
A tracked calendars dataset for our schools coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Denver Schools Avoid Closure After Ratings
Four Denver schools avoided closure after improving their state ratings, a result of a district policy targeting persistently low-performing campuses.
Lower Merion Parents Sue Over Tech Opt-Out
Seven parents in Pennsylvania's Lower Merion School District have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging a new district policy that removed a parental...
Superintendent Krish Mohip on School
Krish Mohip, superintendent of Illinois' Proviso Township High Schools District 209, discusses his philosophy for improving schools, emphasizing...
Texas Education Commissioner to Decide
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath will decide whether to close two underperforming Austin public schools or replace the district's elected...
Watlington Targets Academic Gains Amid Planned School Closures
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. enters his fifth year focusing on improving student achievement while the district plans to close...
Miami-Dade Ends Free School Meals Due to Federal Cuts, Setting a Concerning Precedent
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will end its district-wide free meal program this August due to federal cuts to safety net programs under the Trump...
Houston ISD Maintains B Rating for Second Year, Shows Progress Under State Control
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has retained its B rating for the second consecutive year, reflecting steady improvement since the state...