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Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization committed to covering one of America’s most important stories: the effort to improve schools for all children, especially those who have historically lacked access to a quality education. We are mission-driven, in that we believe that every child deserves an excellent education, and that a strong press is vital to making that happen. Yet we are also fiercely independent, in that we do not take a position on the best path for achieving equity. Because we believe that education is fundamentally a local issue, our coverage is rooted in local communities. To date, we report from and about eight locations: Chicago, Colorado, Detroit, Indiana, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, and Tennessee. As a nonprofit, Chalkbeat’s support comes from a diverse mix of sources, including sponsors who pay for opportunities to share messages with our readers and donors who believe in our mission. As most local news sources shrink, creating more so-called “news deserts,” Chalkbeat is building a sustainable model that is local, substantive, and independent.
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When families are separated, “you’re responsible for how do these kids get home and who takes care of them,” said one superintendent in Mississippi.
Trump’s mass deportation plan could strand millions of children, leave schools scrambling to help
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Calls to abolish the U.S. Department of Education have been around nearly as long as the department itself. Now the 2024 campaign is breathing new life into an old idea.
What it would mean to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
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An expanded child tax credit has the potential to cut down on the housing instability and food insecurity that disrupts kids’ lives and hurts their schooling.
Why both presidential campaigns are so interested in expanding the child tax credit
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The district launched the Back to Our Future program in partnership with three nonprofits in 2022. Now, the city is looking to overhaul it.
A trailblazing Chicago Public Schools program struggled to reel in dropouts
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Experts decry surprise or hyper-realistic school lockdown exercises involving fake blood and the sound of gunshots. Now a presidential executive order is calling for guidelines and resources to make them not just less traumatic, but more effective.
Many students abhor active shooter drills. Can Joe Biden make them better?
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“Where you are in kindergarten is not destiny, but it does say a lot about where you might end up In third grade,” said Sebastian Kiguel, one of the authors of a new report that found a link between kindergarten readiness and third grade scores on Illinois assessments.
A new report found a link between kindergarten readiness and third grade test scores in Illinois
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The economy, the war in Gaza, and … book bans? Chalkbeat and The New York Times heard from hundreds of young voters on the issues driving their choice for president. Here’s what we learned.
The youth vote: These issues matter the most to young first-time voters
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