Beware the mirage of ‘percent proficient’
Illinois lowers cut scores, and Nebraska sets a 75% goal. But both highlight the problem: proficiency is whatever a state decides it is.
News & Issues
Fear in the halls: ICE presence shadows L.A. schools
A student journalist captures how immigration raids create daily anxiety, keeping classmates out of classrooms and families on edge.
Investigation: dozens of teachers still waiting on pay
WJZ-TV uncovered widespread frustration among arts instructors who say the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center owes them thousands.
Naperville D203 faces possible teacher walkout Tuesday
Teachers warn of a strike Aug. 26, citing stalled raises; families urged to prepare childcare alternatives.
Fake job scam hits Camas; students lose email access
A phishing scheme promising summer work exposed student information, leading the district to temporarily shut down email accounts.
Donation drives aim to ease back-to-school costs
From Baltimore’s “Stuff the Bus” to Chicago’s community bashes, schools turn to supply drives to support families and teachers.
Dropped charges don’t ease unease in Palo Alto
Families remain unsettled after a PE teacher's return, urging the district to prioritize student well-being over legal outcomes.
APS budget leaves 6 schools without certified librarians
Atlanta Public Schools will use paraprofessionals instead of librarians at 6 high-poverty schools, raising concerns over student equity.
Gun recovered on 1st day of classes in Chicago
Chicago schools blocked a gun from entering Whitney Young, but shrinking budgets raise bigger questions about safety and stability.
Thoughts on homeless encampments in Chico, Calif.
Behind Chico’s visible encampments are children and teens. A student’s report reminds us that the crisis also lives inside our schools.