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Policy and Legislation
Missouri school districts show improvement in annual performance report
State officials once again delay classification of school districts based on performance report scores.
Policy and Legislation
Study finds Boston’s busing program has had a significant educational impact
The 74
Since 1966, METCO has brought students from Boston to schools in nearby suburbs. Recent research finds that it improved student test scores, attendance, college graduation rates, and lifetime earnings.
Policy and Legislation
Illinois’ 2024 report card is out: SAT scores are down, but high school grad rates are up
Chalkbeat Chicago
The state's public school students in grades 3-8 have seen reading scores exceed pre-pandemic levels, but math is still lagging.
Success Stories
Indiana school district wins award for urban school excellence
The South Bend Community School Corporation was recognized for making substantial strides in enhancing literacy, improving school safety, and increasing graduation rates, particularly for African American students.
Retention
Reducing chronic absenteeism: Staying positive, offering incentives, and engaging the community are key
Ohio districts tackle the issue with help from the Cleveland Browns, while others draw on student and community involvement to promote attendance.
Op-ed
In Houston ISD, a wholesale transformation delivers better education for students
Superintendent Mike Miles: Personalized learning, strong leadership, career-focused classes, effective teaching — districts know what to do. They just need to do it.
Success Stories
Closing struggling schools helped student achievement in Denver, study finds
Chalkbeat Colorado
The analysis found that most students who left closed Denver schools and attended new ones saw their test scores go up, with greater gains for English learners and students with disabilities.
Strategic Planning
Poudre School District leaders outline progress being made in year one of new strategic plan
Superintendent Brian Kingsley praised staff of the Northern Colorado district for the efforts that led to literacy, mental health, and graduation rate improvements.
Op-ed
Richmond Public Schools pilots 200-day school year
Leaders of the Virginia district say 90% of families and 70% of teachers opted in to a longer school calendar. At year's end, literacy and attendance were up — and now more schools are taking part.
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