Chalkbeat

• CPS CEO King subpoenaed to appear at congressional hearing on parental rights, ‘legal abuses’ May 13, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools.A U.S. House committee has subpoenaed Chicago Public Schools’ CEO Macquline King to appear at a hearing focused on “attacks on parental rights, inappropriate content, and legal abuses” in American schools.Rep. Tim Walberg, a Michigan Republican and […]
  Reema Amin
• Chicago school board members voice concern about school budget cuts and debate state funding resolution May 13, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools.Chicago Public Schools’ newly released, leaner campus budgets cast a shadow over a Wednesday meeting of the school board when members debated a resolution calling on state lawmakers to steer more money to schools. Several board members […]
  Mila Koumpilova
• How can schools better prepare students after high school? Here’s what a few experts say. May 13, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system.Several states — including Pennsylvania — have recently overhauled graduation requirements in an effort to ensure students are better prepared for college and careers.Many now encourage students to earn credentials, like workplace safety certifications, to meet graduation requirements. […]
  Rebecca Redelmeier
• Indiana wants more students to pursue cybersecurity careers after high school. Here’s how. May 13, 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.Indiana wants more students to pursue careers in cybersecurity by expanding access to a new pathway that includes advanced technology classes and military mentorship.Launching in June, the cybersecurity pathway’s direct connection to the […]
  Aleksandra Appleton
• Online schools with statewide reach are growing in Colorado. School districts want their students back. May 13, 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.Kurt Clay, assistant superintendent in the Delta County school district, was alarmed last year to learn that 138 students had left his western Colorado district for public online schools. With […]
  Ann Schimke