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• Vitti seeks ways to boost certification of special education teachers February 18, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.As the Detroit school district continues to experience special education teacher shortages, its superintendent is proposing ways for more teachers to enter the field. Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District, said due to […]
  Micah Walker, BridgeDetroit
• Deputy chancellor for family engagement is stepping down. Will a broader reshuffle follow? February 18, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox.As New York City school insiders eagerly await to see how the new chancellor reshuffles top brass, the Education Department has its first high-profile departure. Cristina Meléndez, the deputy chancellor of family, community, and student […]
  Amy Zimmer
• Here’s how Colorado’s ‘Oscars of teaching’ award winner helps sixth graders tackle math February 18, 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.On a Thursday in January, Shana Engel and the rest of the teachers at Mountain Vista Community School in Colorado Springs gathered with their students for a special assembly. No […]
  Ann Schimke
• Indiana schools eye the potential impact of Indiana’s sweeping immigration bill February 18, 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.An Indiana bill that compels greater cooperation between local governments and federal immigration authorities could affect the state’s K-12 schools. But it’s not yet clear how the sweeping immigration bill that touches on […]
  Aleksandra Appleton
• Minnesota school district steps up to support students amid heightened enforcement February 18, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.The operation starts before dawn and continues until late in the evening.Volunteers pick up vulnerable Fridley Public Schools employees and make sure they make it to schools. These teams from Education Minnesota, the state teacher’s union, make sure […]
  Lexi Parra for Chalkbeat