School choice supporters hope the New York governor’s decision will sway other Democrats.
New York just finished transitioning state exams to computers. Now, amid a backlash to classroom technology, officials are considering whether to allow a return to paper.
The reversal allows a major CUNY tutoring program to continue offering virtual reading lessons to young students who need extra support.
School choice supporters hope the New York governor’s decision will sway other Democrats.
New York just finished transitioning state exams to computers. Now, amid a backlash to classroom technology, officials are considering whether to allow a return to paper.
The reversal allows a major CUNY tutoring program to continue offering virtual reading lessons to young students who need extra support.
A visit to the Queens warehouse for the Materials for the Arts program has become a ritual for many local educators.
Navigating NYC’s vast public school system can be overwhelming. Education journalists share key data points and red flags you need to know to find the right fit for your child.
It’s the first time New York City has enrolled from the waitlist in more than a year. But the expansion still leaves roughly 20,000 children on the waitlist.
Some board members remain skeptical of Oracle and warned they may not support an extension in the future
The program could raise billions for schools, but some elected officials say it should focus on helping the neediest students.
The veteran teacher explains the philosophy behind Illustrative Mathematics, how he supports struggling students, and why he keeps AI out of his classroom.
A major overhaul of NYC’s after-school contracts left some programs understaffed and some parents in a bind. Now, two schools are already turning back to their former providers.
The mayor acknowledged systemic failures in the school system but did not commit to changes in admissions policies or attendance zones.
10 years after her viral essay championing a high-poverty public school, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones shares her daughter’s academic struggles. The revelation has reignited debates over school integration, parent choice, and what truly drives student success.
Alan Ong, a state assembly aide, will lead NYC’s Panel for Educational Policy. The volunteer body votes on major policies and contracts.
If New York moves ahead with its plan to scrap the Regents graduation requirement, this year’s high school juniors would just need to pass their required classes to graduate.
The New York City Council is boosting funding for high school journalism, aiming to give thousands more students access to journalism classes and student media outlets.
The city’s inaction on closing Murry Bergtraum High School — which once enrolled 3,000 students — is shortchanging the 90 students still there. It comes at a cost of $46,000 per pupil, a Chalkbeat investigation reveals.
According to data the city released Thursday, the chronic absenteeism rate remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.
A coalition including major teachers unions and the NAACP urged the governor to reverse course, warning the program would steer taxpayer dollars toward private schools. Hochul emphasized that public school students could benefit, too.
Students can’t browse YouTube on school-issued devices, though teachers can still share videos for lessons through Google Classroom.
At 17, Bed-Stuy native Aaliyah Duah realized the key to closing the wealth gap was closing the information gap. Now 23, the David Prize winner is bringing relatable financial education to students across NYC.
Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors won’t have to pass Regents exams to graduate. But students still don’t know exactly what will replace them.
Immigrant families in Queens face rising anxiety over ICE arrests near schools as deportations peak during the second Trump administration.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is betting big on the program, which he hopes to expand to 12,000 seats next year and citywide by the end of his first term.
As NYC students head back to school with a new AI moratorium and suggested screen time limits, relieved parents are using the rules to set boundaries at home.
WTC Health Program will launch a group in 2027 to study people who were 21 and under on 9/11.
A quarter of a century after Sept. 11, NYC teachers often face a unique challenge: conveying the gravity of a day many students never experienced firsthand. Three teachers share how they handle the anniversary as a new school year starts.
Free 2-K and new AI restrictions are taking effect, but much of the mayor’s K-12 agenda remains unclear. Here are five issues to watch.
Many NYC students found their OMNY cards stopped working on Aug. 31, conflicting with official guidance that the cards last 365 days a year. The sudden coverage gap left families facing unexpected transit costs.
Erica Phillips, a nonprofit leader with a history of supporting family childcare providers, will take over the Education Department’s Division of Early Childhood Education at a critical juncture.
Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading.
Beyond the city’s high-profile AI policy, here’s what’s changing at NYC public schools this year, from mandated curriculums and school avoidance liaisons to the future of the Regents exams.
NYC is banning student-facing generative AI tools in preschool through 8th grade and calling for screen time limits. But with key details still murky, educators face uncertainty just days before school starts.
NYC public schools are expected to ban student-facing artificial intelligence for grades 2-K through 8 under new guidelines to be announced Wednesday. The rules also limit classroom screen time.
Thousands of new teachers gathered for orientation at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center as the city prepares to issue new guidance on AI in schools
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $43 million in funding and other reforms to resolve chronic city payment delays to early childhood education providers. The backlog threatens the rollout of his signature 2-K program.
City officials urged the board to approve the $1.65 million deal that supports “mission critical” HR and enrollment systems. Opposition to Oracle and concerns about AI helped sink it.