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Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news network covering schools and education policy across the U.S. Follow our education journalism at chalkbeat.org. Have a news tip? Here's how you can reach us: ckbe.at/contact-chalkbeat or email us at community@chalkbeat.org

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Chalkbeat·Sep 10

At least three people are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, according to the local sheriff’s office. This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Chalkbeat·Sep 11

One shooting victim remains in critical condition at a Lakewood hospital. The other is in critical condition at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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Chalkbeat·Sep 11

UPDATE: The 16-year-old student who shot two students at a Colorado high school on Wednesday was radicalized by an extremist network, a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Illinois high school juniors last school year scored lower on the ACT college entrance exam than their peers did a decade ago — mirroring national trends.

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On the first standardized tests since Illinois changed the scores needed to be deemed proficient, the state reports more students have met the bar in English and math. But comparisons to past years are now difficult.

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Many students are energized by the election and backing progressive frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. So are several students from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Queens high school.

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Chalkbeat·13h

In Jeffco Public Schools, voters are selecting three school board members this year. Here's what you need to know about the candidates.

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Youngquist said that while he understands he can do better, the accusations were “a personal and professional attack” meant to damage his credibility.

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Voters will choose four Denver school board members on Nov. 4. Here's what you need to know about the candidates ahead of Election Day.

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Backers of Riverstone Academy say it’s a public school, but some government officials say it’s not. Whether the school is public or private could determine if it gets state funding and can meet local zoning rules.

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Four candidates are seeking two open seats on the Cherry Creek School District board this year. Here's what you need to know about the candidates ahead of Election Day.

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The decision to turn the Office of Racial Equity into the Office of Strategic Excellence is designed to help students “regardless of their identity,” IPS said. Republican officials nationwide have called on schools to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

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