State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public versus charter school funding and cell phones were among the biggest policy battles this year.

Charter schools have come under scrutiny after abrupt closings. Sixteen charter schools whose contracts expire in June are expected to be considered for renewal at the board meeting next week.

A new Chicago Teachers Union report released Thursday criticizes the lack of oversight of the district’s over 100 charter schools.

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The 2025 Springfield International Charter School Prom took place at GreatHorse in Hampden on Thursday, May 22. Check out photos, and check out more prom coverage at MassLive.com/prom.

SAN JOSE — When the school year wraps up next month, Downtown College Prep will close its three remaining campuses — a decision made by the school’s board of directors that was driven by declining enrollment and financial woes.

Charter school enrollment has been surging in Wake County over the past decade, increasing the competition for the school system.

For parents with children in multiple New Orleans charter schools, misaligned school calendars can be a burden.