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Overhaul Efforts

The entire staffs at two troubled New York City high schools must reapply for their jobs
New York
October 19, 2017

disaster ready

New York
October 19, 2017

Here’s how New York City schools are preparing to serve students impacted by Hurricane Maria


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getting to graduation

New York
October 18, 2017

A capstone project before graduation? New York debates new ways to earn a diploma

research report

New York
October 18, 2017

Three years in, some signs of (slight) academic growth at struggling ‘Renewal’ schools

study says...

New York
October 17, 2017

Do ‘good’ parents prep their kids for gifted exams? The answer varies by race, study finds

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First Person

First Person

New York
August 29, 2017

The idea of the American Dream works against my students. Here’s how ethnic studies could help.

For too many young people — white students as well as students of color — school rarely connects to critical concerns, a P-TECH teacher writes.

First Person

New York
August 16, 2017

A Queens teacher on Charlottesville: ‘It can’t just be teachers of color’ offering lessons on race

Talking about racism in the classroom is the best way to fight it, she argues.

First Person

New York
July 20, 2017

Two fewer testing days in New York? Thank goodness. Here’s what else our students need

My students are concerned that all of their hard work throughout the year will boil down to six intense days of testing.

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what is a good school?

New York
October 17, 2017

New York policymakers are taking a closer look at how they evaluate charter schools

A set of changes are now being considered would add other metrics to charter school evaluations— including school “climate,” such as attendance and student surveys.

college knowledge

New York
October 17, 2017

‘This levels the playing field’: How New York City is trying to get more high school students to apply to college

“More students are saying I want to go to college."

drinks and debate

New York
October 17, 2017

What would an equitable high school choice process look like? Chalkbeat readers weigh in.

We want to follow up on some of your questions about high school admissions and how to make the process more fair.

recipe for success

New York
October 16, 2017

Eva Moskowitz looks back at her turn away from district schools, as she plans for 100 schools of her own

That transformation, she says, didn’t come from “reading Milton Friedman,” the free-market economist, but rather through a series of “practical encounters."

Rise & Shine

Future of Schools

'Teach Us All'

New York
October 13, 2017

Netflix documentary on school integration spotlights New York City but troubles some activists

With a film crew rolling, Hebh Jamal boarded the subway before dawn to start her commute to Beacon High School in Manhattan’s Theater District…

ATR Exemption

New York
October 12, 2017

Fariña: Low-performing ‘Renewal’ schools won’t be assigned educators from the Absent Teacher Reserve

Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced the policy Thursday, when she also promised not to place teachers with disciplinary problems in any school.

certification showdown

New York
October 12, 2017

New York unions sue, accusing charter schools of lowering standards for teachers

The lawsuit comes a day after SUNY voted to relax teacher certification requirements.

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gates keeper

National
October 19, 2017

Gates Foundation to move away from teacher evals, shifting attention to ‘networks’ of public schools

In a speech Thursday, Bill Gates said the foundation is about to launch a new, locally driven effort to help existing public schools improve.

disaster ready

New York
October 19, 2017

Here’s how New York City schools are preparing to serve students impacted by Hurricane Maria

New York City is preparing to potentially welcome an influx of students fleeing Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands after the powerful hurricane struck.

All over the map

Colorado
October 19, 2017

What do children need to know when they start kindergarten? You might be surprised.

Early childhood leaders in Larimer County created a parent guide on kindergarten readiness after finding wide variations in what parents and teachers expect from kids.