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Saint‑Pie council voted to earmark part of the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack as a land reserve for a possible new high school, marking a step toward repurposing the site for education.
Saint‑Pie council voted to reserve the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack site for a possible new high school, initiating the first step in repurposing the property for educational use.
Saint‑Pie council approved a land reserve on the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack, creating a potential site for a new high school. The move secures the location for future educational use while leaving further development decisions pending.
NYC public schools saw reading proficiency fall to 50 percent on the latest state test, coinciding with a citywide overhaul of literacy instruction. The decline raises questions about the impact of the new program as the city prepares for the next annual assessment.
A mid‑August 2026 survey shows Chicago parents expect to spend more on back‑to‑school supplies than the U.S. average, reflecting higher budgeting for educational items as the new school year approaches.
Saturday's weekly review covered a Capitol dispute, new funding for Chicago Public Schools, and updates on the Chicago mayoral race, summarizing key political and educational developments in the state.
A vehicle hit a Glendale preschool classroom during a summer camp on August 7, injuring eight children with minor wounds, who were taken to hospitals for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Quebec elected officials voted to set aside the 57‑year‑old Sanair racetrack site in Saint‑Pie for a potential new high school, creating a land reserve that preserves the property for future educational development.
Saratoga Springs campers participated in a summer 2026 lemonade‑stand contest that taught basic business skills, providing hands‑on entrepreneurship experience as part of the camp’s youth education program.
State assessments show New York City public school reading proficiency has fallen to 50 percent as the Department of Education implements a citywide literacy curriculum overhaul.
State auditors say Inglewood Unified School District is likely to complete the first of two state‑control phases by next year, moving the district closer to regaining local governance.
LAUSD has approved a district-wide policy limiting student screen time, to be applied across all schools in the coming term. The initiative aims to balance educational technology use with concerns about health and learning.
Camp Abilities Saratoga and the Saratoga Lion’s Club hosted 15 blind and visually impaired youth for a week‑long sleep‑away camp at Skidmore College, pairing each camper with a coach—many of whom are former campers—to provide outdoor experiences and mentorship.
Preliminary 2025 test results indicate 48% of New York’s third‑through‑eighth graders are reading proficient, while math scores show a slight increase.
LAUSD launched an interactive map for parents to locate gunfire incidents reported within 500 yards of schools, reflecting a decade‑long pattern of nearby gunfire as students return to class.
The Sugar Plum Farm Foundation hosted a camp in Saratoga Springs on August 4, 2026, where Roots Academy students took part in a Lemonade Wars entrepreneurship challenge aimed at building confidence and teamwork.
On July 31, 2026, New York Cares hosted a Swiftie-themed back-to-school volunteer day in New York City, honoring a $26 million donation from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made ahead of their wedding.
A child at the Bronx School for Continuous Learners was poisoned after delayed lead‑paint inspections in special‑education classrooms, highlighting lower inspection rates for such rooms compared to other NYC schools.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools announced a $38 million expansion of the Sustainable Community School program, originally piloted in 2018, to provide more resources to underperforming schools, amid criticism reported by NBC 5 Investigates.
Students from Stowe Elementary and West Side schools completed painting a hidden canvas of a historic Chicago clock‑factory storefront, preparing it for display in the school auditorium as classes resume.
