EDUCATION
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Colorado proposal to scale back CMAS testing moves forward after an 8-1 vote
A proposal to significantly scale back Colorado’s standardized school testing this year cleared its first hurdle Friday after proponents and…
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Want big advances from students and schools? Invest in principals, says new research
School principals, who rank second only to teachers in influencing how well students learn in school, matter even more than…
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Denver district may push back the first day of school to avoid hot weather
To lessen the likelihood of unbearably hot classrooms in schools without air conditioning, the Denver district is considering delaying the…
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What you need to know as the Detroit school district restarts in-person learning
As classes in the Detroit school district reopen for in-person instruction Monday, teachers will welcome back those who began the…
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In class but onscreen: Chicago’s return to school buildings brings new tradeoffs
Anika Matthews’ daughter returned to her Chicago elementary school this week, thrilled to reunite with peers and educators after almost…
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NYC officials float March 22 for high school reopening
New York City’s education department is considering reopening high school buildings on March 22, according to a draft letter obtained…
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NYC mayor plans to ditch hybrid learning next school year
The goal for New York City schools next year is to have two options: five days a week in person…
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More jobs, better pay: Indianapolis Public Schools to redo career paths
To better prepare graduates for college and well-paying jobs, Indianapolis Public Schools will revamp its high school career and college…
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Remote learning has frustrated families all around me. I’m worried about the long-term effects.
When Ohio schools first shut down last March, my wife and I blundered our way through remote learning with our…
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Philadelphia board rejects five charter school proposals
With barely any comment, the Philadelphia Board of Education unanimously denied five new charter school applications Thursday after hearing scathing…
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