Patrick Wall
Chalkbeat
New York, NY, United States
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Tutoring combats learning loss, but few students have access after pandemic
Even as schools wield billions of dollars in federal COVID relief, only a small fraction of students have received tutoring to combat pandemic learning loss. → Read More
COVID exodus: Where did 1 million public school students go? New data sheds some light.
Many students moved or started homeschooling during the pandemic, but others might not have gone to any school. → Read More
States rethink school accountability after pandemic pause
School accountability has restarted, raising questions about how to fairly rate schools after COVID’s disruptions. → Read More
Why is partisan education conflict on the rise? Blame ‘political sorting.’
Democrats and Republicans are rapidly “sorting,” or taking opposing positions on a range of education issues. → Read More
Schools on track to meet COVID relief deadlines as spending surges, experts say
U.S. schools used only a fraction of $122 billion in COVID aid last academic year, but spending accelerated this fall as planned projects got underway. → Read More
Republicans agree on youth mental health crisis, but are split on solutions
As student mental health gets pulled into the culture wars, it’s unclear whether Republicans — who will soon control one chamber of Congress — will support more funding for services. → Read More
‘The hardest years of my career’: Principals say political combat has engulfed schools
A new report shows how political debates have engulfed schools, creating conflicts and stifling speech. → Read More
School psychologist, counselor hiring lags nationwide even as student mental health needs soar
Several big school districts had fewer psychologists or counselors this fall than they did before the pandemic, leaving students waiting for much-needed help. → Read More
In these 3 state races, education is central and partisan divides are stark
In Arizona, Wisconsin, and Michigan, partisan divides on education issues are stark. → Read More
What will Supreme Court affirmative action cases mean for K-12 schools?
A ruling against the use of race in college admissions wouldn’t immediately affect K-12 schools, but it could give a boost to legal challenges aimed at school diversity plans. → Read More
LGBTQ students face hostility, struggle with mental health, surveys say
New surveys show that most LGBTQ students face harassment in school and struggle with mental health. → Read More
More than politics: New studies help explain why some schools reopened while others stayed virtual
Two recent studies show that COVID rates, health guidelines, and parent preferences had an influence. → Read More
Are efforts to support student mental health working? Help Chalkbeat investigate.
Schools are using federal aid to ramp up support for student mental health. How well it’s all going is unclear. → Read More
Schools scale back home internet help as remote learning fades
Far fewer schools are providing students with home internet assistance this year compared with earlier in the pandemic, according to new federal data. → Read More
Rising tide of censorship and scrutiny has schools scrambling to avoid backlash
The backlash against anti-racism and LGBTQ inclusion has put intense pressure on many educators. → Read More
Inside the effort to protect students from neighborhood gun violence
More communities are working to reduce gun violence where students most often experience it. → Read More
Staffing, attendance, behavior: 7 big issues facing schools this year
Addressing staffing shortages, chronic absenteeism, student mental health challenges, and academic needs is top of mind for schools this fall. → Read More
Biden vs. GOP states: Where will the battle over transgender rights leave students?
Does federal law protect transgender children? Or can states restrict trans students’ rights? A guide to the high-stakes debate. → Read More
‘A place of joy’: Inside a safe haven for Black queer teens in Alabama
As Alabama imposes sweeping new restrictions on transgender youth, a support group offers Black queer teens a space for community. → Read More
‘I’m terrified’: As new laws take effect, LGBTQ students and allies fear the consequences
The full reach of the new laws won’t be known until fall. Already, many LGBTQ students feel under siege. → Read More