Amy Zimmer

Amy Zimmer

Bureau Chief, Chalkbeat New York

Amy Zimmer is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat New York. She is an award-winning journalist who previously covered education for the New York news site DNAinfo. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Metro newspaper, and City Limits, among other outlets. Her book, “Meet Miss Subways,” focused on one of the nation’s first integrated beauty contests. She also led content strategy at the tech startup Localize.city. Amy received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Yale and has a master’s in journalism from New York University.

NYC schools have yet to send out a citywide response to Trump’s Education Department executive order, but some officials told parents Friday they were standing firm.

Elected board would continue in an ‘advisory capacity.’ Critics warn that the bill could open the door for the state to encroach on local control in other districts.

Student OMNY card changes for next year could include the material they’re made of, the ability to use them on cellphones, and who is eligible, officials said Thursday.

As some schools have been waiting several weeks for student OMNY card replacements, families and educators worry about migrant students with non-working cards.

Some families and educators in New York City are preparing students for what to do if they run into federal immigration agents outside of school.

Observers raised fears that Adams may face additional pressure to crack down on immigrants and reverberate across the nation’s largest school system.

New York City this year launched a network of disability pride clubs. Of the 90 schools that have such clubs, Stuyvesant High School’s is the largest.

Many students are already studying for the fall 2025 SHSAT, but digital practice tests won’t be available on the Education Department’s website until the end of March, officials said.

TDF, the nonprofit that offers steep discounts to live performances, is offering a free membership as a “graduation gift” to all New York City public school seniors.

Another school calendar battle? NYC faces a 1-day week after next year’s winter break.