Chicago Residents Vote for First Fully Elected School Board
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Winnipeg Elementary School Flood Leads to Lost Class Hours
A September flood closed a Winnipeg elementary school, leading the school division to bus students elsewhere and causing them to lose several class hours weekly.
Houston Holds Remembrance for Student Killed in Crash
A ceremony in Houston on September 26 honored a 16‑year‑old student who died in a motorcycle crash, with the community and the school principal in attendance.
NYC After‑School Programs Hit By Contract Overhaul
A contract overhaul by the Department of Youth and Community Development in September 2026 caused providers to leave, leaving many after‑school programs understaffed and upsetting parents.
Driver Charged with Attempted Murder After Striking Two Students
A driver faces attempted‑murder charges after video evidence indicated he intentionally hit two students at Bridgewater State University.
University of Chicago Holds Fifth South Side Science Festival
The university’s fifth South Side Science Festival offered more than 130 interactive science activities, drawing students, researchers, and local residents together on Oct. 3, 2026.
Flood Closure Cuts Weekly Class Time for Winnipeg Students
Flood damage forced the closure of a Winnipeg elementary school, and the resulting relocation has left students missing several class hours each week due to transportation challenges.
MBTA Removes School Advocacy Ads Within Two Days
The MBTA removed coalition‑placed ads promoting Boston Public Schools less than two days after they launched on Oct. 2, 2026, after the ads called for improved student conditions.
Parents protest grade mix and teacher cut at Grove school
Parents are objecting to the TDSB's grade‑4/5 merge and loss of a teacher at The Grove Community School, citing a negative impact on education.
City Colleges Faculty Union Sets Oct. 19 Strike Date
The Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600 warned that roughly 1,500 faculty and staff will strike on Oct. 19, 2026 if a new contract is not reached, as negotiations with the college system remain unresolved.
NYC After‑School Programs Struggle After Contract Overhaul
A spring 2026 contract overhaul by the Department of Youth and Community Development terminated several after‑school provider contracts, leaving families without familiar programs and prompting parent outrage as the school year began.
Kids' Stress-Free Studio Exhibition Opens at Armand‑Frappier Museum
The health museum in Chomedey launched the "Studio pas de stress" exhibit for children six and older, running from late September 2026 to early September 2027.
Ontario officials find third‑party work at three career colleges
Ontario officials discovered third parties completing coursework at three career colleges, raising concerns about program integrity.
Stranger Tries to Lure Kids at Seattle's Alki Elementary
A stranger tried to lure three students from Alki Elementary's playground, leading the principal to send a note to families after a parent shared the incident report.
Stress-Free Studio Exhibition Opens at Armand‑Frappier Health Museum
The Armand‑Frappier Health Museum launched the “Studio pas de stress” exhibition for children six and up, running from late September 2026 to early September 2027.
Eleven Winnipeg School Trustees Acclaimed Without Opposition
Eleven trustees were acclaimed, a near threefold increase over the prior election.
NYC School Buses Fail to Arrive for Many Disabled Students
School buses missed numerous disabled students at the start of the 2026‑27 school year, continuing a yearly pattern that has drawn complaints from city officials.
Emory University Highlights 12,000-Item Children’s Book Collection
Emory University showcases a 12,000-item children's book collection across two libraries, featuring historic and contemporary works.
Ken Griffin Donates $3 B for Carnegie Mellon Miami Campus
Ken Griffin pledged a $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon, with $2 billion earmarked for a new 35‑acre Wynwood campus, marking the largest single donation to a U.S. university.
George Brown College Suspends Jewellery Admissions for 2027-28
George Brown College will suspend new admissions to its jewellery programs for the 2027-28 cycle to restructure the curriculum, prompting concerns among industry professionals.
