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Student sleeping in class.

Teens are sleeping less than ever. Experts say schools can help by pushing back start times.

By Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat June 1, 2026

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Kids reading together on rug

This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis?

By Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat April 8, 2026

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Kids walking to school in winter

Immigration enforcement gets closer and closer to schools. The effects are wide-reaching.

By Lily Altavena, Chalkbeat February 10, 2026

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