Charter schools
Everything filed under policy in our schools coverage, the 77 reports filed on it so far.
CPS Watchdog Clears Hilario Dominguez of Misconduct Allegations
The Chicago Public Schools watchdog found no actionable misconduct in its inquiry into allegations against former teacher and school board candidate...
FCC Proposal to Sunset E-rate Could Shift Broadband Costs to Schools
School leaders warn that a Federal Communications Commission proposal to overhaul or sunset the 30-year-old E-rate program would shift broadband...
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board Approves Six School Closures
The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education has approved a plan to close six schools effective in the 2027-28 school year, citing a decade of...
Hillsborough County removes hundreds of books after state pressure
Hillsborough County Public Schools pulled over 600 books for review and permanently removed six, following a 2025 letter from Florida Attorney...
BAMN slate runs for Detroit school board to reverse closures, fire Vitti
A slate of candidates linked to the group By Any Means Necessary is seeking five seats on the Detroit school board to reverse recent small school...
Jeffco voters to decide $133 million school tax measures
Jeffco voters will decide on two property tax measures in November that would raise $133 million for teacher pay, building repairs, and charter...
Olathe Board of Education approves closure of six schools
The Olathe Public Schools board has voted to close five elementary schools and one middle school at the end of the 2026-27 school year, citing...
Federal judge signals end to block on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw indicated he will lift a temporary injunction blocking a state-appointed oversight board from taking control of...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes SB 13 book removals
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges schools to remove nearly 2,200 books, citing a list from a conservative group.
Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Shapiro and Garrity split on school plans
Governor Josh Shapiro and challenger Stacy Garrity offer opposing plans for Pennsylvania's schools and colleges.
Federal judge blocks Memphis Shelby County Schools state takeover
A federal judge temporarily blocked a state-appointed board from taking over Memphis-Shelby County Schools on July 1.
Denver school board member DJ Torres resigns
DJ Torres resigned from the Denver Public Schools board, citing mental health strain from internal conflict. The resignation came as the board...
Najya Hannah-Jones Challenges Parents' School Choice Decision
A 16-year-old's questioning of her family's decision to leave neighborhood schools for a charter academy highlights the complex trade-offs.
Federal Guidance Aims to Reduce Swatting in Schools
Federal agencies issued voluntary guidance to help schools prepare for swatting incidents after data showed a 72% drop from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
New York City Schools Ban Generative AI and Limit Screen Time
New York City public schools have imposed a one-year moratorium on generative AI and strict daily screen time limits for students in grades 2K...
Delaware proposes five-tier school accountability framework
Delaware's education department has unveiled a five-tier accountability framework, proposing state intervention for low-performing schools.
Federal court clears path for Oklahoma Jewish charter school
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma from enforcing its nonsectarian charter school rule.
Missouri Charter School Funding Gap Persists After HB 1552
Missouri charter schools receive about $5,500 less per pupil than traditional districts in St. Louis and Kansas City, despite a 2022 reform that...
New York Schools Named in Nearly 2,000 Abuse Claims
A New York state law opened a window for survivors to sue over past child sexual abuse.
Memphis Schools State Takeover Lawsuit Heads to Court
A federal judge will hear arguments on whether a state-appointed board can take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Tennessee Schools Miss Canceled Farm-to-School Grant
A federal grant that helped Tennessee schools buy local food was eliminated in 2025. New USDA programs offer equipment funding but lack direct food...
Minneapolis Public Schools Proposes Closing Up to 16 Schools
Minneapolis school district leaders have unveiled three plans to close as many as 16 schools due to years of declining enrollment.
NYC Educator Wins $200,000 Prize for School Financial Education
Aaliyah Duah, 23, founder of Financial Revolutionn, has won a no-strings $200,000 David Prize for teaching money skills in over 30 New York City...
New York and Los Angeles Schools Ban Student AI Use
The nation's two largest school districts have banned student use of artificial intelligence tools for the 2026-27 school year.