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How to improve restorative justice in NYC schools
New York

How to improve restorative justice in NYC schools

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How to improve restorative justice in NYC schools
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How to improve restorative justice in NYC schools

Supporters of both charter and traditional schools worry a new governance structure would create more bureaucracy and fail to address academic issues.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance could make specific recommendations for key issues like funding, transportation, and the growth of public schools — or it could let state lawmakers fill in the blanks.

Joyce Wilkerson’s position on the board — which City Council never officially approved — has been questioned by a city court.

The 10-hour training course includes video from three New York City public school classrooms about how to use the science of reading in practice.

The board voted to add $9 million to an existing contract to meet staffing needs for psychologists and speech-language pathologists.

A new report from the governor says the state should create a new Department of Education and Workforce Development, which would merge the functions of 7 current agencies.

How is the class size law affecting your approach to instruction? Chalkbeat wants to hear from teachers across New York City.

Anne Ochs had two more years in her school board term. She submitted her resignation letter Wednesday.

The proposal could significantly expand voucher access amid another push to increase the number of vouchers in a statewide program.

Community members also want mandatory staff training, additional transportation, and student counseling.

The shift in the structure for the Beacon schools is more evidence that Denver is moving away from the policies and practices put in place during its education reform peak.

A fifth grade teacher could be fired because of social media posts related to the strike and other allegations made by district officials.

The bill signed by JB Pritzker bars public colleges and universities and child care centers licensed by the state from disclosing certain individuals’ immigration and citizenship status.

Researchers say high-impact tutoring programs can work to boost achievement — but only if students get enough tutoring time each week.

A kid forgets breakfast and can't focus: blood sugar. Another keeps his head down: exhaustion. One loses a cousin to gun violence: trauma, grief, and community health.

MSCS leaders want to create the third combined middle-high school in the district if Chickasaw Middle closes in June. Parents worry that will spark behavioral issues.