The Signal in Education News
The pandemic disrupted school attendance across the country. Chronic absenteeism rose sharply between 2018-19 and its peak in 2021-22, and although rates have declined, the initial surge and the pace of recovery have varied across student groups — a trend with important implications for policymakers. Statewide averages…
Authorities have not provided details of the nature of the investigation involving the district, which serves more than 500,000 students, nor have they accused Carvalho of any crimes.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined a group of children, parents and educators at a Santa Fe preschool Tuesday morning to sign her free, universal child care initiative into law. “I really wanted something that would create a sea change for families and children in New Mexico,” Lujan Grisham said before signi…
According to a new GAO report, the U.S. Education Department has abandoned key oversight of student loan servicers, including making sure companies give borrowers accurate information.
The Philadelphia school district wants to close 18 schools in the wake of falling student enrollment. But that decline is expected to continue for the next decade.
The district’s board wants a new FAFSA policy so that it may be eligible for a state grant aimed at helping kids get into college.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s request to grade public schools on an “A” through “F” scale is pushing House lawmakers to approve legislation some think isn’t quite ready. With approval and dissent on both sides of the aisle, the House voted a bill to create a new school accountability system through to the Senate 96-53 Thu…
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal includes a $12 million increase to public schools. But it would do little to fill the district’s $300 million budget deficit.
State Sen. John Liu said he is open to extending the deadline for NYC to meet strict class size caps. Any changes could be negotiated as part of the state budget deal.