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On 9/11, they were at school. Here’s what happened inside
WEBSep 6, 2021 — Latasha Fields-Frisco, who on 9/11 was the dean of students at Bronx School for Law, Government & Justice. Her own daughter had just started kindergarten. It was a regular morning that ended with ...
Here’s what you need to know about school attendance - Chalkbeat
WEBNov 21, 2023 — Become a Chalkbeat sponsor. In Colorado, that would mean about two days a month, or about one day every other week. Over the course of the school year, that would add up to missing a whole month ...
CRT MAP: Critical race theory legislation and schools
WEBFeb 2, 2022 — CRT Map: Efforts to restrict teaching racism and bias have multiplied across the U.S. Officials nationwide have raced to enact new laws and introduce new policies meant to shape how students ...
Feds: Michigan is not taking accountability for civil ... - Chalkbeat
WEBAug 13, 2024 — Federal officials chide Michigan Department of Education for its response to civil rights complaint. Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all ...
Schools grapple with new restrictions on teaching about gender …
WEBApr 12, 2022 — Montana, Tennessee, and Arkansas all passed laws last year that require schools to give families advance notice of lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation and allow parents to opt their ...
How has NYC’s workforce changed during the pandemic?
WEBSep 6, 2023 — The teacher workforce has shrunk. In the years prior to the pandemic, and even during its height, the city’s teaching force stayed at a relatively stable number, usually hovering between 78,000 ...
Why school board elections matter and why you should vote
WEBOct 11, 2023 — A school board might cast the final vote on whether to close a school with low test scores or too few students — or vote to change budget priorities so those schools have more money. Or a school ...
How to apply to Chicago Public Schools? A guide to the 2024-25 ...
WEBSep 13, 2023 — Become a Chalkbeat sponsor. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply and must take an entrance exam that can be scheduled through GoCPS. They can choose up to six school options, and must ...
What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
WEBAug 16, 2024 — A student who is gifted or talented is usually identified as being in the top 5% of intelligence and capability of students their age. Giftedness refers more to a student’s capabilities than ...