Embattled charter school in Canton remains in limbo
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board has built a case to revoke the charter of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton. The process has stalled with a hearing officer.
Immigrant Trump Sent to African Hotel Prison Arrested After Speaking With Media, Lawyers Say
Ahmed Soliman’s attorneys fear he may have been sent to one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious torture prisons. The post Immigrant Trump Sent to African Hotel Prison Arrested After Speaking With Media, Lawyers Say appeared first on The American...
Automattic’s Matt Mullenweg Claims He’s Back 'In Control'
Workers at Automattic, which owns WordPress.com and several other platforms, have said the company has endured years of chaotic leadership decisions.
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, We Owe the Next Generation a Better Strategy
Political leaders failed the troops and their families. Americans must wake up and demand better. The post Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, We Owe the Next Generation a Better Strategy appeared first on The American Conservative .
WEC: No increase, decrease in late-arriving mail-in ballots
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Elections Commission says there was no increase in late mail-in ballots last month, but there also wasn't a decline. The commission this week released a survey of local election clerks that focused on the problem of...
Dove baiting drives 141 citations on Louisiana season opener
(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on Friday reported that enforcement agents issued 141 citations for alleged dove hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2026-27 dove hunting season, with most of...
J.D. Vance Looks Like a Candidate-in-Waiting
The vice president’s keynote address hit pro-family populist notes, sounding a lot like a soft campaign launch.
25 years later: Ground Zero Ceremony for victims’ families
(The Center Square) – Families of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing are gathered alongside survivors and first responders Friday to remember those who were lost. Every year following Sept. 11, 2001, a...
U.S. Inflation Stayed Hot in August, Setting Up Rate Hike Showdown
State of the Union: The Iran War continues to roil energy markets. The post U.S. Inflation Stayed Hot in August, Setting Up Rate Hike Showdown appeared first on The American Conservative .
Illinois universities report modest enrollment shifts
(The Center Square) – Public universities across Illinois are reporting differing 10-day enrollment numbers, with some schools announcing record-breaking data, as other schools have reported modest declines. Incoming freshman classes have also...
AARP cancels Virginia U.S. Senate debate
(The Center Square) – AARP Virginia has canceled an October debate between Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa after Warner’s campaign said he could not commit to participating. The People’s Debate had been...
Tennessee Democrats launch Voter Protection Program
(The Center Square) – Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell's political action committee is funding a Voter Protection Program to be run by the Tennessee Democratic Party. The program will provide information to voters in all 95 counties of Tennessee....
‘We Did Not Invite You.’ Citizens Rage at Town Hall Over Proposed Nuclear AI Data Center
The University of Michigan is partnering with Los Alamos National Labs to build a massive data center in a small Michigan township. The residents say they were never consulted.
Georgia Tech ranks 3rd for free speech climate
(The Center Square) – Georgia Tech ranked third in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's College Free Speech Rankings 2027, earning a C-plus. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, known as FIRE, spoke to 63,000 college...
Illinois Quick Hits: State issues more medical cannabis licenses
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has issued medical cannabis dispensary licenses to 37 existing dispensaries, marking the biggest expansion of the state’s medical cannabis market since 2016. The...
Black Bayou announces $1.6B Louisiana gas storage project
(The Center Square) - A Louisiana-based natural gas storage company backed by international energy trading firm Mercuria has announced a $1.6 billion expansion of the Black Bayou salt dome and related infrastructure near about a dozen major LNG...
Tunnels to Towers wraps up national 9/11 tour
(The Center Square) – Twenty-five years ago Friday, New York firefighter Stephen Siller ran through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel toward the burning twin towers where he, like so many others that day, would lose his life. Friday morning, his family...
Forever War: How 9/11 Unleashed U.S. Violence on Civilians Abroad & Attacks on Rights at Home
We look at how post-9/11 policies and the so-called war on terror reshaped the country and the world with two Columbia faculty members who convened a two-day symposium on “The Forever War and the First Amendment.” The symposium brought together...
What Are We Teaching Children About 9/11?
Twenty-five years later, some instructional materials criticize America’s response to terrorism instead of informing students about the ideology and perpetrators of the attacks.
U.S. inflation remains at 3.4% in August report
(The Center Square) - U.S. inflation rose by 0.4% in August for an annual rate of 3.4%, keeping in track with July's data, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index for gasoline rose 3.9% during the month,...
"Horror to Last a Lifetime": Juan González on Covering 9/11 Attacks in NYC 25 Years Ago Today
Friday marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Around 3,000 people were killed that day, and nearly 10,000 more have died in the years since...
Headlines for September 11, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Entire Red Sea Coastline, Consolidating Power Over Bab al-Mandab Strait, Oil Prices Surge Toward $110 a Barrel as More Ships Are Struck Near Strait of Hormuz, At GOP Midterm Convention, Trump Asks Supporters to “Cheat Like Hell”...
9/11 25th anniversary commemorative events happening Friday
(The Center Square) – For those in New York looking to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, there are many ways to remember. Events range from the annual ceremony honoring those who were killed and others paying tribute to firefighters, along...
National 9/11 memorial service honors 2,983 people killed 25 years ago and in 1993
(The Center Square) – New Yorkers, Americans from across the country, and people from all over the world came to the World Trade Center memorial site this week, culminating in a memorial service Friday morning. All living former presidents – Joe...
Your guide to 2026 school board elections in Marion County
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy and WFYI as part of a...
Tennessee kids could see major Meta settlement windfall. How will it be spent?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee state lawmakers next year will have access to an unprecedented pot of money earmarked for child mental health...
Voter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seats
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Beech Grove school board voter guide 2026: Meet the 3 candidates
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Voter guide 2026: 4 candidates are running for 3 seats on Pike Township school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of...
Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township: School board election voter guide
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Voter guide 2026: Here’s who is running for Washington Township school board
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Perry Township school board voter guide 2026: Meet the 3 candidates
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Voter guide 2026: Here’s who’s running for school board in Wayne Township
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Warren Township school board voter guide 2026: Meet the 6 candidates
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Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township: School board election voter guide
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Two women accuse former Mississippi counselor of sexual attacks
Former Mississippi counselor Wade Wicht is accused in separate complaints -- one in Hattiesburg and the other in Baton Rouge -- of sexual attacks.
First responders wrap up 25th anniversary Ride for Resilience
(The Center Square) – The inaugural U.S. First Responder Ride for Resilience wrapped up Thursday afternoon in Manhattan’s Battery Park, where cyclists completed mile 343 of a five-day route stretching from Boston to Ground Zero. A couple hundred...
September 11, 25 Years Later
Plus: The Houthis seize a strategic Yemeni port city, the European Central Bank raises interest rates, and the Supreme Court blocks a Missouri voting map.
You’re Joining a Union—Whether You Want to Or Not
If workers won’t choose unions, Big Labor increasingly wants government to choose for them.
‘Tis the season for leaf-peeping in Colorado. Here’s where (and when) to hit the road.
Some parts of the state are already seeing hints of fall — about a week earlier than past years — but colors have yet to reach their peak.
Judge tosses Telluride ski area owner’s lawsuit alleging coercion over failed sale
Chuck Horning claimed Telluride and Mountain Village leaders promised to end a patroller strike if he sold the ski area
Facing public pressure, regulators to vote on three more West Texas transmission lines
The Public Utility Commission will vote to greenlight three proposals to build first-of-their-kind transmission lines after approving two massive lines last month.
Find updated A-F ratings for each public school, district using our Texas Public Schools Explorer
The new accountability data includes student achievement indicators and STAAR scores. Financial data has been updated as well.
Texas needs more foster care spending transparency, state report says
The Department of Family and Protective Services has been slowly moving foster services to contractors who aren’t giving enough details on costs, the Legislative Budget Board said.
Why a world-traveling mountaineer is teaching kids to sew in a small Colorado town
A new gear-repair program in Cortez by a climber who has led Everest expeditions reduces waste in the outdoor industry and teaches kids they can put things back together
One Navajo community finally gets electricity after more than 10 years. It’s still waiting for water.
Westwater, a small subdivision in Utah, has run into barrier after barrier for more than 20 years as it tries to bring clean, running water to its residents
Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality.
The post Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. appeared first on ProPublica .
Data Center of Attention
Candidates of every political persuasion are knocking themselves out trying to appease angry citizens wanting their lives and livelihoods put before Big Tech. The post Data Center of Attention appeared first on The American Prospect .
Judge closes courtroom as Children’s Hospital contempt hearing over treatment of transgender kids gets underway
In opening statements, a lawyer for Children’s reveals the hospital is the target of a new federal investigation
Trump’s Disastrous Reign Will Cost You More Than $5,000
The war in Iran alone could easily cost more than $2 trillion. The post Trump’s Disastrous Reign Will Cost You More Than $5,000 appeared first on The American Prospect .
EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells
The post EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells appeared first on ProPublica .
A minute by minute chronology of Sept. 11, 2001
(The Center Square) - Terror struck America on Sept. 11, 2001, when 19 al-Qaeda hijackers seized four Boeing jets and turned them into missiles, killing almost 3,000 people. The hijackers arrived in the U.S. on tourist visas with cash and travelers...
Why OpenAI Hired Chuck Schumer’s Daughter Away From Amazon
The AI industry has a greater need for government influence than anyone else. The post Why OpenAI Hired Chuck Schumer’s Daughter Away From Amazon appeared first on The American Prospect .
Drew Litton: Every day you get one more yard…
Cartoonist Drew Litton channels Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as he counts down the days — too many days — to the Broncos opening game.
Jim Morrissey: Where’s the beef?
Cartoonist Jim Morrissey has reservations about the influx of new meat designed to lower prices at the grocery store checkout.
“What’d I Miss?”: Food for thought
In "What'd I Miss?" Ossie and his friend roam the grocery store aisles wondering why it seems that food has become more expensive — yet more dangerous.
Sunniest of Mornings, Grimmest of Days
A lifelong New Yorker remembers September 11.
Opinion: Reflecting on the tragedy of 9/11 reminds us we can still stand united as Americans
On this somber anniversary, we must remember that we can come together to reject cynicism and hyper-partisanship
A Dangerous Backlash Against Counterterrorism
Twenty-five years after 9/11, it’s undermining national security.
Did We Win the War on Terror?
Who are our enemies?
Russia’s Threats to Europe Extend Beyond Ukraine
It’s up to Ukraine’s NATO allies to show there are no weak links.
What September 11 Took From Us
The terror attacks changed the world—and cut short far too many lives.
Twenty-Five Years Later, We Must Rebuild
We built a tower and memorials after September 11. But there’s plenty more to do.
What Do We Actually Remember About 9/11?
Remembering the catastrophe isn’t as easy as the slogans indicate.
PHOTOS: FredNats vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Fredericksburg drops second game in Carolina League playoffs 8-1.
The Generation 9/11 Made
And what should they know of the security state who only the security state know? The post The Generation 9/11 Made appeared first on The American Conservative .
AfD Just Shattered Liberal Mythology
In Saxony-Anhalt, anti-Western agitators suffered a major setback. The post AfD Just Shattered Liberal Mythology appeared first on The American Conservative .
As GOP’s Prospects Dim, Trump Shines in Dallas
At the midterm convention, the president offered Americans cash—if Republicans win. The post As GOP’s Prospects Dim, Trump Shines in Dallas appeared first on The American Conservative .
Charlie Kirk honored at Utah Valley University service
(The Center Square) – Thousands of friends, fans and family members gathered Thursday evening at Utah Valley University to remember the life and legacy of Turning Point USA founder and president Charlie Kirk. It was on Sept. 10, 2025, that Kirk was...
At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices
With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.
‘Pay-by-the-day’ living in Pereira: The forgotten survivors of Colombia’s earthquake
In Pereira, Colombia, earthquake survivors living in pay-by-the-day rooms now face homelessness, overcrowded shelters, illness, and a struggle to be counted.
Vance calls for unity, touts accomplishments before midterms
(The Center Square) – Vice President JD Vance called for unity among voters, touted administration policies, and honored Charlie Kirk in a speech Thursday night attempting to motivate Republicans to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. “By the...
LISTEN: Leashes of Valor on 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we spoke with Jason Haag, founder and CEO of Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor.
Chamber of Commerce to Seattle mayor: No new taxes or regulations
(The Center Square) - Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce officials didn’t name Mayor Katie Wilson at their annual meeting Thursday, but the message was aimed at her: no new taxes or regulations. "Companies have choices, talent has choices, other...
PHOTOS: 25 years later, we remember
Every year, Faith Baptist Church on Route 3 in Spotsylvania puts out nearly 3,000 American flags in remembrance of those lost on September 11, 2001.
Texas judge: Alaskan surrogate does not have custody over child she birthed in Dallas
McKenna West has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying she does not trust that the biological parents have the child's best interest at heart.
Former Colorado forensic scientist sentenced to 10 years
(The Center Square) - A 29-year employee of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations has pleaded guilty to four felonies, including manipulating DNA results. Over 1,000 criminal cases have been called into question since an investigation into former CBI...
Cyberattack disrupts Mississippi student financial aid application processing
The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid is unable to process student applications and payments because of a cyberattack. It’s unclear when that issue will be resolved.
Stafford students, teachers and parents defend electives
School board is looking at a seven-course high school schedule as one way to increase instructional hours.
AI restrictions spread as K-12 school year begins
(The Center Square) – States and school districts across the country are tightening rules on artificial intelligence as the 2026-27 K-12 school year begins, with education leaders citing concerns over student learning, screen time and the risks of...
Lauren Boebert again asks judge to show her son mercy
Colorado congresswoman says Tyler Boebert needs to be present and provide for his young son.
Chicago school board looks at possible preschool expansion, despite opposition from district leadership
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago school board is weighing a resolution to explore offering full-day preschool to all 3-year-olds and shifting how it provides...
Unserious Men
On the GOP convention’s two unsurprising surprises.
Detroit mayor announces 7 new after-school program sites with $2.2 million in city funds
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Seven new after-school sites will open across Detroit this school year using $2.2 million in city funding, Mayor Mary...
Cost savings, first-day jitters, payment delays: NYC launches 2-K for 2,000 toddlers
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. As her 2-year-old son bounded into his brightly colored Brooklyn preschool classroom on Thursday morning, Mirlene Casimir...
Irvington data center poses health concerns for school community — and could also impact enrollment
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. It’s quiet in the back yard of Irvington Community Elementary School, which sits...
European Central Bank Again Raises Interest Rates Amid Iran War
State of the Union: The Iran War has caused prices to rise amid an energy supply crunch. The post European Central Bank Again Raises Interest Rates Amid Iran War appeared first on The American Conservative .
Tourism spending in Spotsylvania grows for fifth straight year
The county generated $258.8 million in visitor spending in 2025.
As data centers expand, advocates call for regulations on lights
A Missouri physics professor urges working with data centers to adopt outdoor lighting for the sake of the environment but something that would help them spend less while improving safety and security.
Trump Pledges $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Should GOP Win Midterms
State of the Union: The payout was announced during the president’s midterm convention speech in Dallas. The post Trump Pledges $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Should GOP Win Midterms appeared first on The American Conservative .
NYC back to school: New AI and screen time limits give parents relief
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. The school year started Thursday with a new policy restricting artificial intelligence and screen time for New York...
What You Missed by Not Watching Trump Last Night
While you whiled away the hours (nearly two of them), I did my journalistic duty. The post What You Missed by Not Watching Trump Last Night appeared first on The American Prospect .
Should You Invest in Prediction Markets?
Let's look at the math.
The rise, fall — and possible future — of high-dosage tutoring
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. In 2020, a wonky but buzzy new phrase entered the common educational lexicon:...
Federal program wants to study young people whose health was affected by the 9/11 attacks
This story was originally published by Healthbeat: Public health, explained. Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here . Twenty-five years after the World Trade Center attacks in Lower Manhattan, the federal government wants...
Jimmy Kimmel won’t air interview with James Talarico after threat from FCC
Kimmel was briefly suspended by ABC after the FCC threatened the network when he made a joke on air about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Hinds County jail officials deny he was beaten. In a lawsuit, former inmate says he was left unable to walk or talk
Deonte Shaw, a former Hinds County jail inmate, says in a federal lawsuit that he was severely beaten while in custody. The county denies it. His girlfriend spent weeks seeking answers about what happened.
September 11 and the Loss of Certainty
The years after the attacks proved challenging for conviction about America’s role in the world—and about my own motives.
No shame, no shortage: This nonprofit is changing the conversation on periods
One in four local teens lacks the supplies to manage their period — the Pink Flower Project is working to close that gap and end the silence around it.
How Many Judges Does It Take to Sort Out Missouri?
The legal miasma promises to set the tone for the rest of the country’s midterm legal dramas. The post How Many Judges Does It Take to Sort Out Missouri? appeared first on The American Prospect .
Iran War Day 195: Trump Says War to End ‘Immediately After’ Midterms, Despite Advisors’ Warnings It Could Last Through the Rest of His Term
State of the Union: Damage to U.S. warplanes was reported from an earlier Iranian strike, and Yemen's Houthis captured a strategic Red Sea port. The post Iran War Day 195: Trump Says War to End ‘Immediately After’ Midterms, Despite Advisors’ Warnings...
Why We’re Taking Mamdani’s Rent Freeze to Court
The mayor’s signature campaign promise may violate New York City law.
Stafford commission recommends approval of James River Equipment project
The business, a John Deere dealer, is expected to generate annual real-estate taxes of $117,000 per year and add 40 to 50 jobs.
4.7 Million Dead, $8 Trillion: Counting the Devastating Human & Economic Costs of the Post‑9/11 Wars
As part of our weeklong coverage marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the launch of the United States’ so-called war on terror, we take a look at the human, financial and environmental costs of U.S. military intervention...
"Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump": Spencer Ackerman
“The 'war on terror' was always a construct to be waged, never quite to be ended.” We discuss the origins and impacts of the global “war on terror,” launched by the U.S. government in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on New York City and...
Report from Kabul: NRC Head Jan Egeland on Global Aid Cuts, Poverty & Taliban Repression of Women
In the five years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan following the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country, millions of Afghan refugees have been forced out of neighboring Iran and Pakistan, where they had been living and...
25 Years Later: Afghan New Yorker Masuda Sultan Remembers 9/11 & 19 Relatives Killed in U.S. Bombing
Almost 25 years ago, just days after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, President George W. Bush addressed the nation, making the case for war against al-Qaeda, whose leader, Osama bin Laden, was based in Afghanistan. “I sensed that...
Fetterman Makes Shock Statement to Midterm RNC
State of the Union: The Democrat crossed party lines to support his fellow Pennsylvanian in the Senate. The post Fetterman Makes Shock Statement to Midterm RNC appeared first on The American Conservative .
Headlines for September 10, 2026
Trump Predicts Iran War and High Fuel Prices Will Last Until November, Houthis Seize Red Sea Port City Near Bab al-Mandab Strait, Investors Ditch U.S. Treasuries, Sending U.S. Bond Yields to Highest Levels Since 2007, Rubio Defends U.S. Strikes on...
Proposed changes could gut Head Start, but Mississippi’s early education programs protect some children
The Trump administration wants to slash federal regulations for Head Start, an anti-poverty program that has long been considered a gold standard in early childhood education. Advocates say it could drastically impact about 18,000 children served by...
Three Stafford students named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
The students are now in the running for one of 6,700 National Merit Scholarships, awarded this spring.
Voter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI as part of a...
Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians
The post Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians appeared first on ProPublica .
Distrust in Tech Is Undermining National Security
A backlash against modern counterterrorism tools poses a serious challenge to our ability to protect the nation.
Left Anchor: The Odyssey, Reviewed
A speaker of Homeric Greek weighs in on Christopher Nolan’s film. The post Left Anchor: The Odyssey, Reviewed appeared first on The American Prospect .
The Battle Over the Ballroom
Plus: Politicians are starting to freak out over AI risk, the GOP begins its Dallas convention, and Mike Tomlin really loves Minecraft.
The Pollsters’ Counter-Elite Problem
An overeducated, downwardly mobile segment of the population is scrambling the polls.
Ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled. It’s worse in states, like Texas, with abortion bans.
After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019.
More than 200,000 Texans are waiting for Medicaid approval as enrollment declines
Outdated technology and stricter requirements for Medicaid and SNAP food assistance have made it harder for Texas to give timely approval to applications, state officials and advocates say.
25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown
The post 25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown appeared first on ProPublica .
Building Power, One Person at a Time
Progressive political candidates in 2026 are doing more than just trying to win an election. The post Building Power, One Person at a Time appeared first on The American Prospect .
The Post-Trump Republican to Watch (and Watch Out For)
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley suggests a future lane for the GOP that is drastically different from other Republican presidential contenders. The post The Post-Trump Republican to Watch (and Watch Out For) appeared first on The American Prospect .
Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp.
The post Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp. appeared first on ProPublica .
The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer
The post The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer appeared first on ProPublica .
The Dominican Baseball Factory
The post The Dominican Baseball Factory appeared first on ProPublica .
Elon Musk’s Lawyer Seeks Seat in Congress
Chris Gober, who helped draw Texas’s gerrymandered maps, is now running to represent one of those districts. His AI and defense industry ties could pose problems. The post Elon Musk’s Lawyer Seeks Seat in Congress appeared first on The American...
Covid Masks, a “Gay Communism” Hat, and Hasan Piker: Inside the Socialism 2026 Conference
Radical leftists gathered in the Windy City to advance the abolition of police, prisons, capitalism, and the family.
The Expansion of Executive Power
Another legacy of 9/11
The AfD’s Victory Accelerates the Demise of Germany’s Fake Conservatives
A recent election in Saxony-Anhalt shows the hard-right party has become a serious political alternative. The post The AfD’s Victory Accelerates the Demise of Germany’s Fake Conservatives appeared first on The American Conservative .
At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks
The president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.
South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz
As the Lee administration said that it would seek public consensus, the anti-war network will continue roaring to stop the country from being dragged into the Iran war.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania honors the 343 in New York
In remembrance of September 11, 2001, the Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department paid tribute to the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in New York City.
U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds
The post U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds appeared first on ProPublica .
Denver school board discusses alleged use of antisemitic language, other accusations
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A discussion of alleged policy violations by two Denver school board members began...
How much stricter will homeschool enrichment rules get in Colorado? These officials will decide.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Should private contractors be allowed to run state-funded programs for Colorado’s...
Lexington alderman found guilty of harassment and stalking at retrial
Lexington Alderman Charles Earl Simmons had his day in court after not appearing for an Aug. 5 bench trial. He was found guilty again of harassing and stalking a city deputy clerk.
Every two years, regional painters take over UMW gallery
The Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial opens Sept. 10, juried this year by VMFA's Alexis Assam.
Spotsylvania supervisors appoint McLaughlin to vacant Chancellor seat
Former member will run in the March 16 special election — but not the November 2027 race.
In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”
Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.
For America’s 250th birthday, Philadelphia students get a civics lesson in a time capsule
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. To mark America’s bicentennial in 1976, the names of 816 children were sealed in a time capsule in Philadelphia. On Wednesday, at the visitor center...
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Put on 'Leave of Absence'
Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, wrote in a company-wide Slack messages on Wednesday, viewed by 404 Media, that board members "conspired" behind his back to vote to put him on leave.
‘An end to this issue’: Caroline Supervisors decline to discipline planning commissioner
Reedy Church District Planning Commissioner JD Young denied any wrongdoing in Luck Stone's $25,000 proffer to nonprofit owned by his wife.
US appeals court considers effort to restrict the most common abortion method
A panel of federal judges is considering Louisiana's assertion that mifepristone, a key drug in the most common abortion method in the U.S., should not be dispensed anywhere but a medical facility.
25 years later, teaching 9/11: How NYC educators navigate the anniversary
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Twenty-five years ago, about 1 million New York City children were in school on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when...
As NYC schools open, 5 big questions about Mamdani’s education agenda
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. On Thursday, New York City’s public schools will begin the first full school year under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. His...
Police chief calls Tasia Fortune’s death a homicide but says investigators are still awaiting autopsy report
Jackson police are calling the death of Tasia Fortune a homicide, but the city's police chief says investigators still don't have an autopsy report weeks after the woman was found hanging last month from a tree in west Jackson.
Doctor Doom Thanked Seattle for All the Surveillance Cameras
‘We must work to crush any dissent to Doom’s vision of public safety,’ the Marvel supervillain told the city as it considered multiple surveillance proposals.
Austin mayor releases plan to prevent Texas from taking over the school district
Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.
The Remnants of a Lost ‘Supercontinent’ Just Rewrote the History of Life on Earth
A team discovered that Gondwana, an ancient landmass that formed more than 500 million years ago, was in fact large enough to be deemed a supercontinent, a finding that sheds light on the “explosion” of ancient Cambrian life.
Smear Campaign Says Anti-Flock Movement Is Chinese Propaganda
Sinclair Broadcasting is pushing the idea that China and the No Kings protesters are the reason people don't like Flock.
Podcast: DHS’ Secretive ‘Predictive Policing’ Unit Pulling People Over
Secretive predictive policing units; a funk shirt designed to fool AI; and our third anniversary party.
Stafford urges residents to weigh in before Verizon drops landlines
Verizon has asked federal regulators for permission to phase out copper landlines in Virginia — and the public comment window closes Thursday.
Data center community advocacy groups seek local public hearings on Dominion-NextEra merger
Protect Stafford and Safeguard Spotsy among groups calling for greater transparency as state officials evaluate the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger.
First ‘Take It Down Act’ Sentencing Puts Man Behind Bars for 15 Years
James Strahler was sentenced to 15 years in prison for “cybercrimes that included both real and AI-generated sexually explicit images and threats of violence to numerous victims.”
New FSO season starts with a bang
The Rising Stars season brings six concerts to Fredericksburg — from a thundering season opener to an intimate night of Tchaikovsky's towering Violin Concerto, festive Holiday Pops, a family-friendly safari adventure, and a grand finale honoring...
Memphis schools stopped giving laptops to every student this year
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools has quietly ended a yearslong policy of giving every student their own personal laptop or...
‘Voices of the Past’ brings stories of freedom and emancipation to Fredericksburg this weekend
From Chatham to Falmouth Beach, a dozen events honor the enslaved men and women whose labor and courage shaped the Fredericksburg region — and the freedom many of them fought to claim.
Crooked Letter Sports: First football weekend, first takes.
By and large, Mississippi’s college football teams had a successful first weekend and the Clevelands break it down game by game, with some high school football on the side.
School vaccine data can expose hidden outbreak risks. But access depends on where you live.
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . As Pennsylvania’s growing measles outbreak gets closer to her community on the west side of the state, Amanda Clear is taking actions to assess the risks to her...
'Tell Everyone:' A Man Died by Suicide After Talking to ChatGPT. His Former Partner Wants to Warn the World About AI
After allegedly becoming emotionally reliant on ChatGPT, Austin died at 40 years old, leaving behind family and friends who loved him. Megan wants everyone to know what happened.
Biz Beat Roundup: New life planned for long-vacant downtown storefront
Also inside: $1.6 million home sold in Caroline, Mary Washington Hospital introduces new procedure, rezoning proposed for affordable-housing project in Spotsylvania
The Man on a Quest to Digitally Preserve America’s Public Restrooms
The Restroom Archive is a museum-style repository of 3D scans of the world's restrooms.
"Let's Just Round Them Up": The Rise of Islamophobia in the Post-9/11 Domestic War on Terror
The attacks on September 11, 2001, unleashed a wave of Islamophobia in the United States that resulted in widespread harassment and persecution of Muslim Americans. In addition to vigilante attacks targeting Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim,...
Meet 9/11 Health Watch, NYC Group Behind Mayor Mamdani's Release of 170K Pages on Ground Zero Toxins
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unsealed more than 170,000 pages of records that offer new insights into how the city responded to the disaster. Some of the papers indicate that...
Headlines for September 9, 2026
Canada, France and the U.K. Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements, Haaretz: Israeli Prime Minister Netayahu Failed to Heed Warning of October 7 Attacks, U.S. Forces Bomb Five Iranian Tankers as Iran Retaliates by Firing Missiles at U.S. Base in Jordan,...
John Fetterman, Marjorie Taylor Greene to close and open TribFest
Two of American politics’ most unique and least predictable voices bookend our three days of live journalism.
Texas prisons seek $298 million for air conditioning. That’s a fraction of what’s needed.
It would cost $1.5 billion to fully cool all prisons, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice estimates.
Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP
Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina are both courting crossover support in a region where voters have been willing to defy Democratic or Republican labels.
Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
The post Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. appeared first on ProPublica .
I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life.
The post I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life. appeared first on ProPublica .
WATCH/PHOTOS: Micah’s Jeremiah Community prototype home takes shape in Fredericksburg
Open house this Sunday.
Denver school board president accuses members of policy violations, including antisemitic language
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The Denver school board president is accusing two board members of a long list of...
A free Commerce City program might foreshadow the demand for Workforce Pell in Colorado
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Natalia Antezana fully expected Commerce City residents to embrace the opportunity for short-term,...
Q&A: Interview with Justin Carter, at-large candidate for Fredericksburg School Board
Carter will be the only candidate for the position on the ballot this election season. Early voting starts Sept. 18. Election Day is Nov. 3.
TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
In this week’s episode, the podcast crew discusses the state’s new social studies curriculum, and the concerns from Muslims that it portrays their religion as violent.
Credit recovery enrollment rose 13% since 2017, raising questions about graduation rigor
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Data analysis by Kae Petrin. The number of students taking courses designed to help them pass after failing a class — classes often compressed to...
Are you a Texan dealing with rising costs? We want to hear from you.
Tell us how the rise in everyday costs like housing, healthcare and groceries has affected you.
Voter guide: Meet the candidates running for the Detroit school board
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Thirty-four people are vying for five open seats on the board for the Detroit Public Schools Community District , a pivotal...
NYC student OMNY cards expired early, leaving families confused and paying out-of-pocket
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Many New York City students last week were caught off guard when they tried to use the OMNY cards they received last...
Newark students head back to class as district rolls out cellphone ban
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Newark Public Schools Superintendent Roger León started the first day of classes with a tour of elementary schools...
GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems
National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.
Can a new national peace policy fix Nigeria’s security problems?
The country is confronting insurgency, banditry, mass kidnapping, communal violence, and organized crime, with the nature varying significantly from one region to another.
Channel 5 Gave Hunter Biden a List of Its Subscribers’ Emails for Some Reason
A data protection lawyer told 404 Media the sharing was likely illegal, and Channel 5’s own privacy policy explicitly says it won't give subscribers’ emails away to people for marketing purposes.
2-K, contract delays, pay parity: Mamdani taps new early childhood education head at critical moment
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. With just two days until the start of the new school year and a preschool payment crisis still simmering , Mayor Zohran...
Fredericksburg Christian Health Center expands mental health services
A new partnership with Virginia Telemental Health Initiative aims to boost clinic's reach, services.
A Secretive DHS ‘Predictive Policing’ Unit is Analyzing Americans’ Financial Habits and Pulling Them Over
404 Media is revealing the name of Border Patrol's predictive policing units, which analyze financial data and have local cops pull people over. The people are not suspected of any particular crime.
25 Years After 9/11: Cover-Up of Air Quality Risk Proved to Be "Death Sentence" for Thousands
Bob Hennelly, general manager of WBAI Pacifica Radio in New York, broadcast live during the September 11 attacks in 2001 and has been covering developments ever since. He says officials rushed to reopen the city after the disaster, despite the health...
"People I Flew with All the Time": Flight Attendant Union Head Sara Nelson Remembers 9/11 Victims
We speak with Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, about how flight attendants were affected by the 9/11 attacks. Nelson was working in Chicago that day, but she lost five of her friends, who were fellow...
Firefighter, EMT, Stuyvesant High School Student Describe 9/11 Exposure & Long Fight for Healthcare
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, many New York City residents are still grappling with complicated health conditions related to exposure to the toxic air and debris around ground zero. “We were digging through the pile and using rakes to...
"Toxic Nightmare": 25 Years After 9/11, Juan González on His Predictions of Worker Illness & Death
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, more people are believed to have died from cancer, respiratory and other illnesses due to exposure to the airborne toxins than the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center. In the...
Fredericksburg Food Bank to host Hunger Action Month open house
The open house will feature hands-on activities, a cooking demonstration and opportunities to hear directly about the challenges faced by neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
Headlines for September 8, 2026
Houthi Forces from Yemen Strike Saudi Cities and Energy Sites, Injuring Over 70 People, U.S. Gov’t Investigators Administer Polygraph Exams to 50 People on the Military’s Joint Staff, Israeli Strikes Kill 11 People in Southern Lebanon, Israel Carries...
Biz Beat Banter: Atlantic Builders
This week, Bill talks to Atlantic Builders executives Tom Schoedel and Gene Brown about the company’s origins, struggles during the financial crisis of the late 2000s, and current trajectory.
This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret.
The post This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica .
U.S. moves up in PISA test score rankings because other countries are doing worse
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. In the early 2000s, politicians and pundits were swept up in anxiety about U.S. performance on a key international test known as PISA....
What remains after Nepal’s Gen Z protests? Survivors reflect one year later
Nepal's Gen Z protesters, a year on, still carry the physical, emotional, and financial scars of that uprising, while questions about justice and accountability remain unresolved.
LISTEN: Micah builds prototype home for Jeremiah Community
The prototype will give you a look at what one of the homes in the Jeremiah community will look like.
COLUMN: Looking back on 9/11 through the lens of our community
Friday marks 25 years since the Fredericksburg area was impacted by the international incident.
When the tap runs dry: Women carry more than water in Kazakhstan
When a woman learns to calculate the value of her time and says, “This is evidence, and they must answer,” a permanent shift takes place for her and the community.
We Are Going to Be Okay: A Three Year Anniversary Events Recap
Thank you for three years, and for partying hard with us for two sold out nights of celebration IRL in NYC.
Draft report recommends stronger controls on school board travel
School board member Malvina Kay casts third-party review as flawed and inconsistent.
On the Agenda, Sept. 7-11
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years with Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More
A special broadcast: Highlights from Democracy Now!’s 30th anniversary celebration at the historic Riverside Church, featuring Angela Davis, Patti Smith, Mosab Abu Toha, Michael Stipe, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Amy Goodman, Juan González, Nermeen...
PHOTOS: Get out and Go!
Hunting Run, Spotsylvania.
Biz Beat Clips: Curio expanding in downtown Fredericksburg
We take you inside Curio Wine Bistro in downtown Fredericksburg and reveal exciting news about an additional planned expansion for the business that will breathe life into a long-vacant downtown space.
Area roadwork this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Reforms on Malaysia’s ‘draconian’ Peaceful Assembly Act encounter further delays
“Announcements of reform alone are not enough, as people are still being arrested, investigated, and intimidated for speaking out.”
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or their free FREDFOODVA app.
‘The kids simply cannot handle it’: Why New York students are reading fewer books
This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here . More than a decade ago, Queens teacher Nicole Radosti Pipia’s fifth- and sixth-grade students seemed...
The people who live in cities must have a say in how they are shaped: Notes from the Common City Conference
Urban growth in Africa comes with falls on the poorest residents: forced evictions, informal settlements razed for redevelopment projects, with no consultation of the people who live there.
Breakthrough Quantum Test Resolves a Major Cosmic Mystery
Using an advanced new instrument, scientists observed Einstein’s equivalence principle on a free-falling quantum object, demonstrating that this prediction of general relativity also holds up in quantum physics.
In turbulent times, football brings Haiti hope
The security crisis has displaced more than a million people and caused thousands of deaths, affecting every sector of national life. This includes sport, in general, and football, in particular.
Huge homeschool enrichment program closes in Colorado, following stricter rules and demise of authorizer
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program that last year enrolled nearly 2,800...
As Michigan reading scores fall again, state superintendent is clear: ‘We need to improve.’
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan third grade reading scores continued to slide in the state’s most recent standardized tests this year, even as...
Detroit district maintains growth in literacy and math on the 2026 M-STEP
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit school district made small year-over-year gains in reading, writing, and math in nearly every grade on state...
Maternity leave is expanding in Bangladesh, but garment workers still struggle for childcare
Bangladesh extended maternity leave to 120 days in April 2026. But for new garment worker mothers, the challenge remains: Who cares for their babies when they return to 10–14-hour shifts?
Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say
The post Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say appeared first on ProPublica .
7 key changes shaping NYC schools for the 2026-27 academic year
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. While all eyes this school year will be on New York City’s new artificial intelligence rules , that’s not the only new...
"Top of the World": Remembering the Restaurant Workers Killed Atop World Trade Center in 9/11 Attack
A new documentary titled Top of the World tells the story of Windows on the World, the legendary restaurant atop the World Trade Center, through the eyes of its former employees. Windows on the World served guests for 25 years, until the morning of...
"Terrorizing Our City": ICE Targets Immigrants in Danbury, CT, Including at School Bus Stops
We go to Danbury, Connecticut, where residents held a mass demonstration this week to protest recent immigration arrests and to support the city’s immigrant community. Danbury, like many other communities across the United States, has been the target...
"They Got Zero Notice": 2,500 Workers Laid Off as Tyson Foods Shutters Meatpacking Plant in Illinois
Tyson Foods, the United States’ largest meatpacking and processing company, shuttered a beef processing facility in Joslin, Illinois, last month, laying off more than 2,500 primarily immigrant workers “virtually overnight.” Although Tyson Foods CEO...
Stanford Student Newspaper Wins Suit over Trump's Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of international students in seeking to deport them for their pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel. The ruling is the result of a lawsuit filed by...
Headlines for September 4, 2026
As U.S. Conflict wIth Iran Enters 7th Month, Vance Declares, “I Wouldn’t Call This a War” , Israel’s National Security Minister Outlines Plan to Expel All Palestinians from Gaza Strip, 33 Democrats Join GOP Lawmakers to Pass Bill Stripping Funds from...
Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year.
The post Regulators Knew This Marijuana Product Was Harming People. It Stayed on Shelves for More Than a Year. appeared first on ProPublica .
Meet five of the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year finalists
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Colorado education officials have announced five of the eight finalists for Colorado’s...
Cameroon’s indomitable Lionesses football team finally shatter WAFCON glass ceiling
After losing three finals, the Cameroonian women’s team finally lifted the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Their 3–0 victory over Malawi demonstrates this generation’s perseverance and progressive transformation in African women’s football.
What to know from Philadelphia’s review of its English language arts curriculum
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Philadelphia school district officials have pledged that this will be the year students’ reading proficiency improves. But as the district starts...
Borderless Magazine: He watched his mother advocate for special ed support in CPS. Now, he’s voting for change
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15West: Chicago school board accessible voter guide
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WTTW: How this year’s Chicago Board of Education elections will work
https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/24/wttw-news-explains-how-year-s-chicago-board-education-elections-will-work
Flock Taught Cops How to Surveil No Kings Protesters
A Flock webinar teaches police how to surveil protests, fireworks shows, parades, bike races, and more.
AI Could Revolutionize Medicine, But Humans Must Be in Charge: Researcher Shreya Johri
As part of our ongoing series on artificial intelligence, we speak with researcher Shreya Johri, who says AI has the power to revolutionize the field of medicine, particularly in diagnosing patients. Johri is a postdoctoral fellow at the Dana-Farber...
"Modern-Day Poll Tax": Dem. Texas Commissioner Slams GOP Vote to Close 92 Polling Sites
Ahead of the November midterm elections, Republican officials in the third most populous county of Texas have voted to slash the number of polling sites by nearly one-third. Tarrant County, which includes Fort Worth, will have just 224 polling sites...
"Catastrophic Failure": Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Mail-In Voting Rules Could Derail Election
An anonymous federal whistleblower has warned that the Trump administration’s new system for handling mail ballots through the U.S. Postal Service is untested, fatally flawed and likely to lead to a “catastrophic failure” if it’s implemented ahead of...
Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon & Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. According to her Instagram page, she died Wednesday “at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.” Steinem was a tireless advocate for the social, economic and...
Headlines for September 3, 2026
Iran’s Red Crescent Asks ICC to Investigate U.S. Strike on Wedding That Killed Four, Widow of Airman Who Died Supporting U.S. Attacks on Iran Says She Was Denied Benefits, USS Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After Unprecedented Wartime Deployment,...
Support tax increases for schools as the cost of living rises? Indiana voters face a tough choice.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Lindsay Bohney stares at her house’s property tax bill. There’s one figure she has...
To change football culture, Philly’s high school coaches tackle emotions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. As head football coach at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, Jordan Alexander faces dual challenges as the team begins its fall...
These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained
The post These Judges Take Months to Decide If Immigrants Have Been Unlawfully Detained appeared first on ProPublica .
American Psychological Association calls for higher ed tech standards, not screen bans in new report
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Badges, tokens, and flashing lights: The widespread gamification of education technology harms learning and harms children, the American...
Indigenous plants offer Ghanaians an alternative to costly Western medicine
About 60 to 70 percent of the Ghanaian population depends on the traditional medicine market for their medical care, according to a 2023 study in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections
The post Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections appeared first on ProPublica .
As his family self-deports, this teen is leaving behind his friends, his church, and his education dreams
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. This time last year, Bruno was picking out a new backpack, asking friends about their junior year class schedules,...
NYC’s new school AI ban explained: What’s changing? What’s still murky?
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. After months of waiting , Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday released the outlines of New York City’s approach to dealing...
"Stand Up for Multifaith Democracy": U.S. Activists, Lawmakers Protest India's RSS & Hindu Supremacy
Demonstrators gathered outside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday to protest against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a far-right Indian paramilitary Hindu nationalist organization with close ties to Indian Prime Minister Narendra...
"Went to Sea and Never Came Back": Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes
A year ago today, the United States bombed a small boat in the Caribbean, killing nine people on board. Two survivors clung to the wreckage for 45 minutes, reportedly waving for help, before a second “double-tap” strike killed them, too. President...
U.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More
We speak to Richard Wolff, a prominent Marxist economist, about the economic fallout from the war on Iran, which recently reached the six-month mark. “Because it’s only been going on for a few months, the impact on the prices we pay is about to...
States urge schools to use AI, but leave teachers on their own to stop cheating
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Paige Wyatt heard plenty from administrators about using AI to generate lesson plans at the school where she taught high school English. Her...
Headlines for September 2, 2026
U.S. Launches Wave of Attacks in Iran, Killing 11 People, German Officials Accuse Russia of an Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport Last Month, World Food Programme Announces It Will Halve Its Food Assistance in the Occupied West Bank,...
Guide: What to know about the public schools tax referendum in Indianapolis
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. This November, Indianapolis voters will decide a question that’s make-or-break for...
New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement
The post New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement appeared first on ProPublica .
Several States Rejected This Private School Chain as a Charter. Now It’s Eligible for Texas’ Taxpayer-Funded Vouchers.
The post Several States Rejected This Private School Chain as a Charter. Now It’s Eligible for Texas’ Taxpayer-Funded Vouchers. appeared first on ProPublica .
One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof of immunity now.
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . While reporting a recent story on the surge in older adults seeking measles immunity tests , I kept coming across something I hadn’t expected. Colleges and...
Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land.
The post Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land. appeared first on ProPublica .
NYC to ban student AI tools in 2-K through 8th grade and limit classroom screen time
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City is expected to release its school policy for artificial intelligence on Wednesday, with a ban on...
Emily Griffith Technical College to buy $11 million building for move out of DPS headquarters
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. An $11 million building purchase, and millions more in renovation costs, are key to a...
Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The amount of time Tennessee students spend taking state standardized tests next spring will increase significantly due to...
Fresh faces, AI fears: 4,000 new teachers gear up for NYC’s first day of school
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Career stability. The chance to give back to neighborhoods that shaped them. A knack for working with children. As more...
The promise and limits of career and technical education
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. Career and technical education may be the last bipartisan issue in America. From...
Know a young musican? Chalkbeat’s back-to-school rap contest is here.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to Monday, Sept. 14. School is almost back in session, and Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to know which...
What do Memphis schools need to improve? Here’s what local experts say.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is under state and local pressure to boost student achievement as the battle over district...
How Whitney Houston’s funeral director got a $700,000 deal with Newark schools to teach food service
This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News through the NJ News Wire . Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. What, exactly, does a funeral...
Chicago school board candidates sign pledge to ban AI use in schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Roughly half of the 45 candidates running for the Chicago school board have signed a pledge to adopt a three-year ban on artificial...
The Scientist Trying to Keep Kratom Legal Has Not Disclosed Longstanding Ties to Kratom Lobbyists
The post The Scientist Trying to Keep Kratom Legal Has Not Disclosed Longstanding Ties to Kratom Lobbyists appeared first on ProPublica .
Seen and silenced: How Russian surveillance software suppresses Georgian civilians rights
Over the two years, the Georgian government built a comprehensive face recognition enforcement system, procured by a Moscow-based company with ties to the FSB. The impact on demonstrators is appalling.
Amid Severe Water Crisis & Drought, Puerto Rico Marks 10 Years of "La Junta" Oversight
Juan Carlos Dávila reports from Puerto Rico as the island grapples with a severe water crisis. A record-breaking drought has led to severe shortages and a system of water rationing that residents say could have been prevented by better infrastructure...
U.S. Deports Thousands to Countries They Don't Know Under Secretive "Third Country" Deal
As part of its mass deportation campaign, the Trump administration is secretly deporting immigrants to countries that they have no ties to. CNN correspondent Isobel Yeung recently traveled to the Central African Republic, which in recent months has...
The Biggest Oil Deal or Theft at Gunpoint? U.S. Claims Majority Control of Venezuela's Oil Reserves
The U.S. has struck a deal to take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves, nine months after the U.S. military abducted President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a raid on Caracas and two months after...
Headlines for September 1, 2026
Trump Reportedly Weighing More Strikes Against Iran, WaPo: Conservative Veterans Given Secret Pentagon Jobs, Army Civilian Chief Daniel Driscoll Resigns After Clashing with Hegseth, Israeli Attacks Kill at Least Four People, Including Three Children,...
Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports
The post Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports appeared first on ProPublica .
Fewer Colorado schools are on the state’s watchlist for low performance, according to new ratings
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Fewer schools are on Colorado’s watchlist for low performance this year, according to...
Four Denver schools are safe from closure under a new district policy because they boosted their ratings
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools will not close any schools this year under a new policy that...
Philadelphia’s school selection process postponed to October
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Philadelphia’s school selection process this year will begin later than usual as the district waits for state officials to finalize...
Mamdani pledges $43 million to fix NYC childcare payment delays before school starts
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday pledged to address payment delays that are threatening the rollout of his signature free...
As federal immigration arrests rise in New Jersey, teachers share strategies to help students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. As New Jersey students head back to school, teachers say they are preparing for a school year shaped by uncertainty...
Jane Fonda Exclusive: Dolly Parton, a Feminist, Wrote the Anthem for Working Women with "9 to 5"
Tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton after the iconic country singer, actor and philanthropist’s death on August 25 at age 80. Her former co-star Jane Fonda tells Democracy Now! how they made the classic workplace comedy 9 to 5 , for which...
"We're Not Going Back": Ron Daniels on the Legacy of 1972 Gary Convention & 1963 March on Washington
As Gary, Indiana, recovers from flooding and a two-week power outage, we also speak with Ron Daniels, president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, who discusses the city’s history as a site of Black struggle and organizing. In 1972,...
"Left Behind and Overlooked": Indiana Energy Company Left Majority-Black Gary Powerless for Weeks
Thousands of residents recently spent two weeks without power in Gary, Indiana, following a storm that ripped through the majority-Black city. The blackout ground the city to a halt, trapping residents in their apartments, forcing the closure of many...
The Real Reason There's a Munitions Shortage? Too Many Wars & a Dysfunctional Pentagon: William Hartung
Top U.S. military leaders have reportedly advised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against extending the war in Iran because ongoing operations in the Middle East have degraded the Pentagon’s ability to confront threats elsewhere. According to The...
"Catastrophe of Unimaginable Proportions": Nepal Flood Death Toll Tops 900; Near 5,000 Still Missing
More than 900 people in Nepal are confirmed dead after a massive wall of water, mud and debris crashed through a Himalayan river valley on the border with Tibet. More than 4,200 people are missing in Nepal and hundreds more in Tibet. Families are...
Headlines for August 31, 2026
U.S. Forces Target Iranian Launchers; Iran Retaliates Against U.S. Military Targets in the Region, U.S. Strikes Deal to Control 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Death Toll in Nepal-Tibet Floods Surpasses 900 People, Flash Floods Sweep Grand...
How Croatian communities are taking on planned poultry slaughterhouses
Backed by Ukrainian oligarchs, the projects would dramatically increase the country’s poultry output and place a significant burden on local lives and natural resources.
China’s fertility crisis is evidence of its modernization success
China’s only daughters were raised to pursue education, independence and opportunity. Now, those same qualities are increasingly seen as obstacles to marriage and motherhood.
The devastating impact of copper and cobalt mining pollution in Lualaba, DRC
The slogan 'DRC, a solution country' to the energy transition is merely a facade, masking the mining pollution that destroys the environment and human lives alike.
A new Colorado report is unlikely to quiet renewed national debate about test-optional admissions
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Making standardized test scores optional for college admissions in Colorado hasn’t hurt students and...
NYC school board rejects $1.65 million tech deal in early setback for Mamdani
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City’s school board failed to approve a technology contract advanced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration...
Why the Indianapolis teachers union opposes a proposed tax increase for city public schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. A who’s who of Indianapolis community and education leaders gathered Tuesday at the...
DPSCD board addresses funding gaps between sports teams
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit school district spends more than $300,000 a year on high school athletics, but one school board member wants...
Newark’s chronic absenteeism rate drops to 8.5%. Here’s what district leaders say is working.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Newark Public Schools’ chronic absenteeism rate hit a historic low for the 2025-26 school year, dropping to 8.5%....
Indianapolis Public Schools reverses no-zero grading policy
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indianapolis Public School students can receive a zero on assignments again, but only...
Detroit school district to hold parents accountable for too many unexcused early sign-outs
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. This year, the Detroit district is sending a stronger message to parents that their children must remain in class the...
Judge dismisses conservative-leaning Colorado school districts’ lawsuit over transgender athlete policies
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by several Colorado school districts...
Chicago school board delays proposal to steer more dollars to Chicago Arts High School
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Chicago school board for the second time postponed a controversial proposal to steer an estimated $5.5 million to Chicago Arts High...
Jennifer Custer drops out of race for Chicago school board president
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Jennifer Custer, an incumbent school board member, is withdrawing from the race to be the first elected Chicago Board of Education...
Virtual school enrollment has doubled in recent years, following pandemic-era surge
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. Data analysis by Kae Petrin. Remote learning during the pandemic was a nightmare for...
Illinois education advocates grow more divided on Pritzker’s impending federal tax-credit program choice
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. An increasingly vocal contingent of Illinois education advocates, including a Chicago school board member, are calling on Gov. J.B....
Eric Adams inked a $200 million internet deal for student Chromebooks. Mamdani is canceling it.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. A year ago, former Mayor Eric Adams launched a sweeping, and costly, new plan to bridge the digital divide in the city’s...
Chronic absenteeism rate fell in Colorado schools last year, still well above pre-pandemic level
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The share of Colorado students who were chronically absent last school year declined...
Rain drops needed relief on North Texas wildfire that’s been burning for two weeks
Storms swept over the more than 90,400 acres still burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties. Containment increased to 76%, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
See how your Tennessee school performed on the 2026 TCAP
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. How did your student’s school perform on Tennessee’s TCAP tests ? The Tennessee Department of Education this week released...
Open or closed? Some Colorado programs for homeschoolers remain in limbo after turbulent summer
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. As the school year begins, leaders at Denver’s Bluff Lake Nature Center are searching...
NYC schools head toward first day without gradebooks and other software amid tech freeze
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. After intense backlash to its initial artificial intelligence policy, New York City’s Education Department ordered...
‘We’re going to listen’: Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington sets sights on rebuilding trust
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. has begun his fifth year on the job with his focus set on improving students’ academic...
The problem with an AI tutor: Students don’t want to use it
Chalkbeat Ideas is a section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. If you build it, they may not use it. This is the emerging problem with artificial...
56% of Michigan teachers are thinking about leaving in five years, poll says
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Most Michigan teachers feel deeply dedicated to their profession, but a quarter of them are considering leaving the...
Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the...
Former Tindley charter school network CEO, 2 others to pay nearly $1 million in restitution for fraud
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. The former CEO of the Tindley charter school network and two other individuals must...
Newark’s 2026-2027 school goals: AP growth, new programs, and serving as a model for other districts
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. The first day of school for Newark students is two weeks away, and Superintendent Roger León’s goals for the year are...
Trump administration higher education letter: Most Colorado universities have yet to decide response
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. At least one Colorado university says it doesn’t intend to answer a Trump...
Most Memphis schools will reopen Tuesday after weekend storm
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Most Memphis-Shelby County students will return to classes Tuesday, but 18 campuses will remain closed as the district...
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero reveals his favorite DPS school on first day of class
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The principal of Goldrick Elementary had a question for the “super, super smart third...
NYC schools start Sept. 10, leaving parents scrambling for childcare
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Students in Houston and Las Vegas returned to school on Aug. 10. In Los Angeles, kids went back on Aug. 12, and Miami’s...
First day of school comes with excitement, bittersweet feelings
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Jasmine Ng had mixed feelings about starting her junior year Monday morning at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills....
Chicago’s first day of school brings excitement and concerns about possible budget cuts
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Eleven-year-old Carter Darling was so excited Monday morning that he was awake before his mom and the sun. By 6:45 a.m., Carter was...
Philadelphia kicks off a new school year as students, educators brace for looming school closures
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. After 120 years of operation, Philadelphia’s Overbrook Elementary School might have just had its final first day of school. Kids skipped through the...
Jeffco voters will consider $133 million in tax increases to raise teacher pay, repair schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Jefferson County voters will decide in November whether to approve $133 million in tax...
The Marion County Election Board took her off the ballot. Now, she’s challenging that decision in court.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Lindsey Cornett is asking the Marion Superior Court to put her back on the ballot for...
Back to school in Michigan: New cellphone rules, a fitness test, and more
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan students may be planning to head back to school with their cell phones in tow, but parents should know that new...
5 things to watch for Philadelphia’s 2026-27 school year
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Philadelphia schools will open their doors to students next week as educators and families brace for what could be a tumultuous year. The upcoming...
Who’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
The latest survey has Talarico with a 5 point margin over Paxton. Most polls show Talarico with a slight advantage over Paxton.
New hearing denied in fight over Texas law that gave undocumented students in-state tuition
A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.
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