Chalkbeat

• Linda McMahon says she heard parents. Parents say special education changes show she didn’t listen. June 17, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.Education Secretary Linda McMahon had a message for parents of students with disabilities on Tuesday as she announced seismic shifts to federal special education oversight: “I’ve heard you.”In listening sessions and at school visits, McMahon said thousands of […]
  Lily Altavena, Erica Meltzer
• Detroit school board adopts $1.1 billion budget that prioritizes security, reducing chronic absenteeism June 16, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy.The Detroit district school board voted Tuesday night to adopt a $1.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year that prioritizes attendance efforts, mentorship for students, and school security.The Detroit Public Schools Community District budget also […]
  Hannah Dellinger
• Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them. June 16, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools.An Illinois congressman is seeking to expand support for immigrant students in schools — a move that builds on protections state lawmakers approved last year.U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, who represents several Latino communities in Chicago, introduced […]
  Makiya Seminera
• Teachers unions sue to block Success Academy from transferring charter to Eva Moskowitz’s husband June 16, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox.Teachers union officials filed a lawsuit this week to block Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter network, from handing one of its charters to CEO Eva Moskowitz’s husband. Eric Grannis, Moskowitz’s spouse, is planning […]
  Alex Zimmerman
• Former Teacher of the Year tapped for Memphis schools takeover board ahead of first meeting June 16, 2026
  Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Former Tennessee Teacher of the Year Karen Vogelsang was appointed Tuesday to the final seat on the incoming Memphis schools oversight board, which will soon wield sweeping authority over the state’s largest school district for the next four […]
  Melissa Brown