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What was the @Chalkbeat story they were talking about on @AbbottElemABC? While there's no exact match, this story from @aleksappleton is *pretty* close: chalkbeat.org/indiana/2023/1…

Scooter boards and crash pads: See inside the new sensory room at a Perry elementary school

The room is open to all students who could benefit from a brief break.

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Did that really just happen? Yes, yes it did. Thank you @AbbottElemABC for the shoutout! We’re excited for potentially more people to “read about that in Chalkbeat.” 🥲🫶 #AbbottElementary
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From Texas to Florida, political pressure and lawsuits are upending college access for hundreds of thousands of undocumented students. Here is how counselors are helping them navigate the turmoil. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/19/und…

How states and the Trump administration have cut off access to college for undocumented students

From Texas to Florida, political pressure and lawsuits are upending college access for hundreds of thousands of undocumented students. Here is how counselors are helping them navigate the turmoil.

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The Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Oregon is a reminder that even tough gun restrictions can’t prevent every act of gun violence. (via @teamtrace) chalkbeat.org/2026/10/16/why…

Why school shootings happen even in states with strict gun laws

The Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Oregon is a reminder that even tough gun restrictions can’t prevent every act of gun violence.

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Join us: Chalkbeat Indiana and @wfyi are co-hosting an IPS school board candidates forum at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at the Indianapolis Public Library, Central Branch. RSVP and submit questions here: bit.ly/4eAfuqt
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Teachers Pay Teachers says its ban on AI-generated resources will put educators' expertise first. But some sellers argue the platform’s new restrictions will make it harder for teachers to earn money. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/15/tea…

We found what looked like AI slop on Teachers Pay Teachers. Here’s what the platform did next.

Teachers Pay Teachers says its ban on AI-generated resources will put educators' expertise first. But some sellers argue the platform’s new restrictions will make it harder for teachers to earn money.

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Despite low test scores, parents give Brooklyn’s P.S. 307 high praise chalkbeat.org/2026/10/15/ps-…

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay made this school famous. Here’s what parents think of it now.

Despite low test scores, parents give Brooklyn’s P.S. 307 high praise

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Join Chalkbeat and WFYI for a forum where you’ll hear directly from candidates for IPS school board. It’s at 6 p.m. Oct 19 at the Indianapolis Central Library. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/1…

Have a burning question for IPS school board candidates? Here’s how to ask them directly.

Join Chalkbeat and WFYI for a forum where you’ll hear directly from candidates for IPS school board. It’s at 6 p.m. Oct 19 at the Indianapolis Central Library.

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Some San Diego students were already on edge because of immigration enforcement. Now the school district has put out a guide to educators for discussing Trump’s comments about American cities getting bombed by Iran. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/09/san…

When the president talks about your city getting bombed, how do you explain it to students?

Some San Diego students were already on edge because of immigration enforcement. Now the school district has put out a guide to educators for discussing Trump’s comments about American cities getting...

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Many parents want to know how much a school helps children learn. For elementary schools, even our best measures can struggle to answer that question. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/08/mea…

How do you know if an elementary school is helping students learn?

Many parents want to know how much a school helps children learn. For elementary schools, even our best measures can struggle to answer that question.

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In his experience, Jared Kempton found that “even the smart kids quit caring” about learning by middle school. To fight back, he hit on an unusual way to ignite their interest in everything from microbiology to the Bill of Rights. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/1…

Civics, civility, and zombies: How an Indiana teacher helps students tackle grave matters

In his experience, Jared Kempton found that “even the smart kids quit caring” about learning by middle school. To fight back, he hit on an unusual way to ignite their interest in everything from...

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Join WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana for the IPS School Board Candidate Forum on October 19 at the Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library. bit.ly/3VZqpnf
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Federal officials are cracking down on “pass the trash” practices in school districts nationwide. Here’s what we know about the new Title IX investigations. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/06/edu…

Education Department investigates NYC and Jeffco schools over staff-on-student sexual misconduct...

Federal officials are cracking down on “pass the trash” practices in school districts nationwide. Here’s what we know about the new Title IX investigations.

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For decades, some Boston students have traveled to suburban schools through Metco. New research finds strikingly large benefits years later. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/06/bos…

How a school integration program transformed students’ odds of graduating college

For decades, some Boston students have traveled to suburban schools through Metco. New research finds strikingly large benefits years later.

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The district said it will not terminate Innovation Network deals this school year, but warned: “The pie is getting smaller and is being cut into many more pieces.” chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/1…

IPS wants to charge Innovation Network schools more money. What does that mean for the network?

The district said it will not terminate Innovation Network deals this school year, but warned: “The pie is getting smaller and is being cut into many more pieces.”

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The Lilly Endowment’s funding is paying for everything from a new theater to career-focused classrooms. But the philanthropy’s largesse does raise questions about oversight and control of public schools. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/1…

A historic $348 million gift is reshaping Indianapolis schools

The Lilly Endowment’s funding is paying for everything from a new theater to career-focused classrooms. But the philanthropy’s largesse does raise questions about oversight and control of public...

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With the release of rules for the education tax credits from the Trump administration, supporters say it’s time for governors to get on board. But unanswered questions about the program linger. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/02/fed…

4 factors that could influence whether Democratic governors opt into federal education tax credits

With the release of rules for the education tax credits from the Trump administration, supporters say it’s time for governors to get on board. But unanswered questions about the program linger.

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Rosenberg says students who enter class with gaps should still tackle grade-level math — and simply repeating what didn’t work before is unlikely to help. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/1…

This NYC teacher helped write Illustrative Mathematics. Here’s what he says to its critics.

Rosenberg says students who enter class with gaps should still tackle grade-level math — and simply repeating what didn’t work before is unlikely to help.

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Most students don’t actually pay that much, and real tuition costs have been falling. chalkbeat.org/2026/10/01/why…

The surprising truth about those soaring college tuition prices

Most students don’t actually pay that much, and real tuition costs have been falling.

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A high-profile lawsuit against Cornell University and others is renewing scrutiny on campus investigations into sexual assault allegations. The Education Department’s return to 2020 Title IX rules could shape those cases. chalkbeat.org/2026/09/29/edu…

What the Education Department’s return to 2020 Title IX rules means for schools and students

A high-profile lawsuit against Cornell University and others is renewing scrutiny on campus investigations into sexual assault allegations. The Education Department’s return to 2020 Title IX rules...

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From California to Connecticut, recent ICE enforcement actions near schools have revived fears about their impact on attendance. Some Democrats want the agency to back off. chalkbeat.org/2026/09/28/ice…

ICE activity near schools and bus stops has returned this school year. Here’s what we know.

From California to Connecticut, recent ICE enforcement actions near schools have revived fears about their impact on attendance. Some Democrats want the agency to back off.

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ILEARN results will play a role in determining the revamped letter grades that schools receive later this year. Experts cautioned against comparing the results with scores from past years due to changes to the test. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/0…

How did your school do on the ILEARN this year?

ILEARN results will play a role in determining the revamped letter grades that schools receive later this year. Experts cautioned against comparing the results with scores from past years due to...

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