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ChalkbeatBy Bri HatchOct 19, 2026

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Q&A: Former county official now works to support state takeover of Memphis schools

Tennessee School board decisions Education legislation

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ChalkbeatOct 18, 2026

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15 West: Chicago voters will weigh in on taxing millionaires for schools. How the money is divided matters, too.

Illinois District funding and budgets Education legislation

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15 West: Brown or Williams? What to Know About the District 5A School Board Race

Illinois School board elections School facilities and closures

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ChalkbeatOct 17, 2026

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Denver opened a parent-backed, HBCU-style high school. It will close 6 years later.

Colorado School facilities and closures District funding and budgets

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ChalkbeatOct 16, 2026

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Denver superintendent is not recommending any school boundary changes in response to new policy

Colorado School board decisions School facilities and closures

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ChalkbeatOct 16, 2026

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Blame game at the candidate debate

Illinois School board elections

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ChalkbeatOct 15, 2026

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Judge clears way for state takeover board to take control of Memphis schools

Tennessee School board decisions Superintendent leadership

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ChalkbeatOct 15, 2026

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DPS’ enrollment fell by nearly 1,800 students. The superintendent says school closures may be coming.

Colorado School facilities and closures School board decisions

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