This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Test scores are down, but experts don’t know exactly why Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat Jan 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm EST Welcome to Chalkbeat Ideas, a new section featuring...
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Training Teachers Differently: The Philadelphia Model for Future Educators.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters How this Philadelphia teacher is training the next generation of educators Rebecca Redelmeier, Chalkbeat Jan 12, 2026, at 1:06 pm EST Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free...
Two States Are Breaking Ground On Paid Parental Leave, A Benefit Most Teachers Still Can’t Access.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Most teachers don’t have access to paid parental leave. These 2 states are leading the way. Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat Jan 12, 2026, at 12:55 am EST Sign up for...
NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels to Strengthen Literacy Focus, Reassess Math Overhaul.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Kamar Samuels says NYC will double down on literacy mandate—but signals changes to math overhaul Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat Jan 6, 2026, at 5:05 pm EST Sign up for...
Mayor Mamdani Appoints Kamar Samuels as NYC Schools Chancellor, Reverses Stance on Mayoral Control.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Mamdani names Kamar Samuels as NYC schools chancellor, reverses course on ending mayoral control Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat Dec 31, 2025, at 6:10 pm EST Sign up for...
Seeking Space, Finding Connection: How Smaller Classes Are Reshaping NYC Schools.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Engaging students while looking for space: How smaller class sizes are reshaping NYC classrooms Jessica Shuran Yu, Chalkbeat Jan 2, 2026, at 4:06 pm EST Sign up for...
Brooklyn Teachers’ Union Escalates Pressure in Dispute with Local Principal.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Union ramps up pressure in teachers’ fight against their Brooklyn principal Jessica Shuran Yu, Chalkbeat Dec 17, 2025, at 9:28 am EST Sign up for Chalkbeat New...
Credit Recovery: A Second Chance or a Safety Net?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Credit recovery: Is it a second chance to pass or permission to fail? Jeremiah Dickerson, THE BELL, Chalkbeat Dec 12, 2025, at 5:11 pm EST Sign up for...
Master the ‘Science of Reading’: A Free Professional Learning Course for NYC Teachers.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters ‘Science of reading’ 101: Free course for NYC teachers helps unpack latest literacy research Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat Dec 11, 2025, at 1:04pm EST Sign up for...
Beyond Private School: How Federal Tax-Credit Scholarships Could Strengthen Public Education.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Will federal tax-credit scholarships help public school students? Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat Dec 8, 2025, at 7:03 pm EST Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter...










