Chalkbeat

• Jeffco voters will consider $133 million in tax increases to raise teacher pay, repair schools August 21, 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.Jefferson County voters will decide in November whether to approve $133 million in tax increases to boost teacher salaries, fund more career and technical education classes, repair school buildings, and […]
  Melanie Asmar
• The Marion County Election Board took her off the ballot. Now, she’s challenging that decision in court. August 21, 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.Lindsey Cornett is asking the Marion Superior Court to put her back on the ballot for the Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners after she was removed for not meeting criteria to list […]
  MJ Slaby
• Back to school in Michigan: New cellphone rules, a fitness test, and more August 21, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.Michigan students may be planning to head back to school with their cell phones in tow, but parents should know that new rules will restrict how much they can use those devices.The 2026-27 school year begins […]
  Lori Higgins
• 5 things to watch for Philadelphia’s 2026-27 school year August 21, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Philadelphia schools will open their doors to students next week as educators and families brace for what could be a tumultuous year.The upcoming school year will be the last for nine district schools as Superintendent Tony Watlington moves forward with […]
  Rebecca Redelmeier, Carly Sitrin
• Where the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues August 21, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Where do Tennessee’s governor candidates stand on education issues?Tennessee voters this month tapped Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Democratic Memphis City Council member Jerri Green to face off in the November general election. In a Chalkbeat candidate […]
  Melissa Brown