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Did that really just happen? Yes, yes it did.

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One organization, pro-school choice Urban Center, is behind at least 14 of the challenges. https://t.co/iGj4MzS9pn

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For the first time, school board candidates could list their political affiliation on the ballot. See what they picked. Fourteen candidates are running for five seats on the IPS school board as the district faces major changes. https://t.co/xgxIK9xWdx

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Allegations that Chancellor Kamar Samuels violated a key contracting rule have sparked a larger debate about a system most agree is broken. https://t.co/J4pbSjLPfZ

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In 2023, Texas-appointed leaders overhauled Houston curriculum and teacher pay systems. Will the same changes happen in Memphis schools? https://t.co/0clQseFW3o

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New York’s celebration of the Knicks’ historic NBA championship win is causing outrage among some parents and students because it falls during the school day and Regents exams. https://t.co/DRrBdn3QFJ

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Marrero has led Denver Public Schools since 2021. The Miami Herald reported Thursday that he is one of 21 candidates for the top job in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. https://t.co/mpEebyhwM5

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The new Memphis oversight board’s work officially begins on July 1, when it will begin wielding sweeping authority over the local school district and elected school board. https://t.co/YbuIZiklHO

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Nearly 100 Philly-area students participated in the Philadelphia City Government Youth Summit. The program is a full-day “civic immersion experience” hosted by the Greater Philadelphia YMCA in partnership with the mayor’s office and the City Council. https://t.co/0769ALFBHc

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As the state moves away from Regents exams, officials are promoting a competency-based system. Advocates and Board of Regents members say many questions remain unanswered. https://t.co/myrQxx9zSP

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Decatur Township schools changed their start and end times to benefit students. But the impact of recent funding changes, and the potential tax measure on the ballot this November can’t be ignored. https://t.co/PS701q2KJI

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One of Colorado’s newest facility schools is facing scrutiny and a potential loss of state funding after complaints about how it restrains students. https://t.co/tjBEEimuRy

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The working groups represent “local solutions for systemic problems,” Samuels said Wednesday morning. https://t.co/MCyEJxIeKt

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Tensions between Philadelphia charter schools and the district are escalating. That’s created frustration, left families in limbo, and sucked up money and resources for schools. https://t.co/6pRcWdZlsE

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The working groups represent “local solutions for systemic problems,” Samuels said Wednesday morning. https://t.co/w7HybSKHAT

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The potential for AI to boost student learning depends on a lot more than building quality products, a Stanford researcher said. https://t.co/RWyfNMOTcb

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Many Democratic governors have been waiting to see the rules before opting into a major federal school choice expansion. Will they like what they see? https://t.co/DEvE7xtrZo

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NYC is updating its attendance rules for the first time in nearly a decade. Under the proposal, every school must have a staffer supporting students dealing with school refusal. https://t.co/YNDZgRG8Ik

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The Indianapolis Public Schools board is filling a vacancy due to Allissa Impink’s resignation. The new board member will start next week. https://t.co/l24ytdzy4d

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After an increase in immigration enforcement and cuts to critical federal education services under the Trump administration, the Chicago representative says his legislation is a necessity to pass. https://t.co/B32xSY08C4