Chalkbeat
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We are currently tracking 8 recent articles from Chalkbeat, published over the past 24 hours. Recurring themes in its latest headlines include School, Test, Philadelphia, 2026, and Plan.
The best way to use this profile is comparatively. Read Chalkbeat's coverage of a story alongside how outlets on other parts of the spectrum handle the same event — the facts usually overlap, but the emphasis, language, and what gets left out often do not. Other center sources we track include BBC News, Al Jazeera, Associated Press, and Reuters.
Recent Articles (8)
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
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 Mario
Back to school in Michigan: New cellphone rules, a fitness test, and more
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5 things to watch for Philadelphia’s 2026-27 school year
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Where the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues
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Denver’s test scores are up, but not high enough to meet all of the superintendent’s strategic plan goals
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Philadelphia to make digital hall pass and student tracking system available at all schools
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. The Philadelphia school district is making a digital hall pass available at all schools for the up
Philly schools ask communities to help shape transition plan as controversial closures move ahead
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. The School District of Philadelphia’s closure plan is moving ahead as written, even as ele