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A $73 million tax increase to benefit Jeffco Public Schools was failing by just three votes as of Friday, a razor-thin margin in a high-stakes election for a cash-strapped district. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Colorado voters this week approved an overhaul of the state’s tax code that will boost funding for K-12 and early childhood education, as well as healthcare. Amendment 87 is expected to raise billions by hiking taxes on the state’s highest earners. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Colorado voters passed a ballot measure this week to bar transgender students from joining school sports teams that match their gender identity.

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A “fighter since day one,” Rhor was born in Ecuador and knew early on she wanted to be a writer. She focused on stories about systemic inequities and marginalized voices, and journalists prized her empathy and guidance. chalkbeat.org/2026/11/06/rem…

Literacy has been a top priority for Michigan lawmakers and policymakers, including for the two Democrats reelected to the State Board of Education chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/1…

The majority of school districts that proposed tax measures on the Nov. 3 ballot were successful. For those that failed, families could see the consequences immediately. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/1…

Scoop: Pennsylvania state officials have proposed changing how they score students’ performance on state math and reading tests, making it easier for students to be considered “advanced.”

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One justice asked why the case needed to be heard at all. Another asked if it could open the door to racial discrimination. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

Philip Holden’s conviction follows a 2017 Chalkbeat investigation into ballooning enrollment and financial conflicts at the virtual charter school. chalkbeat.org/indiana/2026/1…

Lax state laws, compliant school boards, and a push from a powerful conservative law firm enabled the quiet and speedy creation of Riverstone Academy.

Read more about how the controversial ‘public Christian school’ got started in a blue state:
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The board is set to appoint a seventh member on Nov. 19. The vacancy was created by the resignation of DJ Torres, who represented central-east Denver’s District 3. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

A majority of the presumed winners are backed by pro-school-choice groups that oppose the CTU’s influence. These candidates might be more fiscally conservative but not necessarily open to closing schools. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/1…

When students act out, traditional discipline often leads to suspensions or even police interventions. NYC’s Path program takes a radically different approach: unconditional support to keep kids learning safely. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/1…

An era of GOP dominance is at an end in Texas. Here’s what it could mean for vouchers, state takeovers, and curriculum. chalkbeat.org/2026/11/06/tex…

Tennessee’s latest voucher expansion narrowly passed the House, with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Now, the legislature faces a new political landscape. chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026…

Pennsylvania students took state math and reading tests this spring. Months later, state officials are proposing changes on how to score them. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Vote tallies Tuesday show voters narrowly split on Amendment 87, which would establish a graduated income tax, while the competing Proposition 136 appeared headed for defeat. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

After Democrats were leading in early returns on Election Day, one Republican candidate for the Colorado State Board of Education had pulled ahead Wednesday. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

More than a dozen Colorado districts successfully passed tax measures for teacher pay, career education, or other purposes Nov. 3. chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/…

21 newly (re)elected Chicago board members.

8 newcomers to the board. 7 former teachers. 16 women. A narrow majority for candidates unaligned with the teachers union — and some wild cards.

We pored over the election results & pondered what's next:
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