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The NYC Department of Education reported on September 17, 2026 that 33 percent of students missed at least 10 percent of school days in 2025‑26, a rate unchanged from the previous year and higher than pre‑pandemic levels.
The Saratoga Springs City School District finished its Legacy Capital upgrades to elementary schools, the high school and transportation facilities in summer 2026, modernizing classrooms, labs, and bus services for the upcoming school year.
Chicago's first fully elected school board will convene in January 2027 as the school‑closure moratorium ends, and candidates for board president are divided on whether to close more schools amid declining enrollment. The discussion echoes the 2013 closure of fifty schools ordered by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, highlighting ongoing concerns about resource allocation and community impact.
Winnipeg schools reported a chaotic first week after switching to PowerSchool, with glitches and a rushed rollout causing stress for students and staff.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed a thirteen‑member committee to design a three‑year bachelor's degree pathway in Texas, following his August 2026 directive to shorten undergraduate programs.
The New York City Council has filed a response seeking dismissal of a mayoral lawsuit that aims to stop a bill providing one‑time bonuses to public‑school paraprofessionals, arguing the workers’ low pay warrants the extra compensation.
The Florida Board of Education adopted policies requiring K‑12 districts to add AI provisions to internet‑safety rules and mandating state colleges to set classroom AI limits, responding to the growing presence of AI tools in schools. The rules were approved on September 16, 2026, at a meeting held at Polk State College.
Plantation High School was locked down on September 17, 2026, after a large fight and a report of a gun‑armed individual; police secured the perimeter, searched the campus, and lifted the lockdown once the threat was cleared.
Docent George DeMers will guide a public Autumn Stroll on September 20, 2026, through Saratoga Springs’ Historic West Side, offering residents a detailed look at the area’s diverse history.
Students from Rosedale Heights School of the Arts protested on September 16, 2026, claiming Ontario’s revised school funding formula harms their institution. The demonstration reflects broader criticism of the Ford administration’s funding changes across the province.
Los Angeles Unified School District is reviewing school closures, renovations and rebuilds to align declining enrollment with billions of voter‑approved bond funds. Final recommendations are expected in the coming months.
A fire at Lindenwold Elementary School 4 on Tuesday night caused damage that forced the Camden County school to close the building and shift students to remote learning through Monday, Sept. 21.
The Chicago School Board President hosted a public town‑hall forum on September 15, 2026, allowing community members to discuss district policies and provide input. The event reflects the board’s routine practice of holding open meetings to engage residents in school governance.
The NYC Department of Education has limited YouTube access on school‑issued devices as of September 15, 2026, following councilmembers Shekar Krishnan and Eric Dinowitz’s request to curb student screen time.
Chancellor Kamar Samuels is reviewing proposals to serve about 30,000 students in low‑enrollment New York City schools for the 2026‑2027 year, aiming to address the rise of small schools through consolidation or support measures.
Two people were stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College’s student center on September 16, 2026; police have detained both suspects and one victim remains in critical condition.
Montgomery County Public Libraries have launched a pilot math tutoring program for residents, aiming to improve math proficiency across the county.
Broward County Public Schools reported bomb threats at Pioneer Middle School and Larkdale Elementary, leading to a joint investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Lauderhill Police that resulted in the arrest of a person of interest on September 16, 2026.
Manitoba’s Department of Education introduced a new K‑12 sex‑education curriculum that emphasizes consent and provides continuous, age‑appropriate instruction. The overhaul replaces a decades‑old program that covered only select grades.
A juvenile was detained after a concealed firearm was found at KIPP Mosaic Academy in Houston, with police seizing the weapon and the school emphasizing its partnership with law enforcement to ensure safety.
