Chalkbeat

• Rift widens between City Hall and teachers union as UFT threatens literacy curriculum pushback August 12, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox.When New York City officials launched a big shakeup in reading instruction three years ago, they had a key ally at their side: the city’s teachers union.Now, shortly after a plunge in reading scores, United […]
  Alex Zimmerman
• Indianapolis Public Education Corporation to pay executive director $285,000 salary August 12, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation will pay its executive director a salary of $285,000.In a unanimous vote, IPEC members approved the salary for Karega Rausch, who was hired in July. His start date […]
  MJ Slaby
• The Chicago Board of Education voted to reverse layoffs, but CPS says not all positions can be restored August 12, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools.Despite a directive from the Chicago Board of Education to reverse hundreds of layoffs across Chicago Public Schools, district officials said they can’t afford to reinstate every position cut earlier this summer.The board’s 11-7 vote revised CPS’ […]
  Reema Amin
• Colorado school board involved in ‘public Christian school’ drama violated open meetings law, judge rules August 12, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.A Colorado school board violated the state’s open meetings law by concealing the true nature of a “public Christian school” the board allowed to open last year, a state judge […]
  Ann Schimke
• What do Memphis schools need to succeed? Join our virtual event to find out. August 12, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.With a state takeover looming, Memphis-Shelby County Schools is facing increased pressure to boost student outcomes. Tennessee Republicans say establishing a nine-member oversight board to seize control of key district decisions will solve years of academic underperformance and […]
  Bri Hatch