Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s dropout rate was once one of the highest in Pennsylvania. But now it’s on a sharp decline that officials say stems from various efforts to keep students engaged, supported, and coming to class.

How Philly cut its dropout rate nearly in half

Has the Trump administration “returned education to the states”? Does it matter if education programs are run out of the Department of Labor? Should parents and teachers be concerned about cuts to federal programs? Join us for this important discussion: ckbe.at/4vbxwoW

More than half of the country’s 50 largest school districts are poised to or already have made cuts, or are facing a reported deficit.

A financial reckoning is hitting America’s public schools A Chalkbeat analysis found many of the nation’s 50 largest districts are facing very similar circumstances: fewer students, higher costs, and difficult budget decisions.

Has the Trump administration “returned education to the states”? Join us for this virtual Chalkbeat Ideas conversation on Thursday, June 11, 1-1:45 ET. RSVP to join us. There will be time for audience-submitted questions. ckbe.at/4vbxwoW

The Voting Rights Act opened doors for Black and Hispanic school board members. Are they closing?

The recent Voting Rights Act ruling’s potential to reshape school boards is being overlooked

RSVP now to join state leaders on June 11 as they answer: Does it matter if education programs are run out of the Department of Labor? Should parents and teachers be concerned about cuts to federal programs?

Has the Trump administration returned education to the states? Let’s dig in at a Chalkbeat virtual event.