Education
Policy
Major felony crimes up in New York City schools
School safety has been a major focus after a string of high-profile incidents occurred outside school buildings last year.
Disability
Policy
Report: Just a third of NYC schools are ADA compliant
People with physical disabilities are unable to access a single classroom at 40% of schools.
Education
Policy
City & State’s Education in New York Summit brings light to resource disparities across the state
The event attended by government leaders and educators revealed obstacles to equity and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jennifer Raab says goodbye to Hunter College after nearly a quarter century
The exiting college president sat down with City & State to discuss her impact on the school and the legacy she leaves after more than 22 years of service.
New York City
Policy
New York City likely to hire close to 18,000 teachers to meet state mandated lower class sizes: Report
The new staffing will cost between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion each year over the next five years, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Office
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
Education
Politics
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: An LGBTQIA+ education will keep our kids safe
New York, a leader of progressive movements from the Stonewall uprising to the marriage equality campaign, should reflect its legacy of inclusivity and equality in its curriculum.
Education
Policy
Adrienne Adams and advocates lay out plan for strengthening early childhood programs
The City Council Speaker called the system managed by the Department of Education “broken”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We must act now to improve access to New York City's early education system
The current enrollment set-up doesn’t do enough to inform parents about free child care and get kids in the city’s 3-K and pre-K programs.
Policy
Policy
What’s up with the New York City schools budget this year?
Mayor Eric Adams proposed a nearly $1 billion cut to the $31 billion Department of Education budget.
Education
Policy
‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Schools names smaller class size working group
A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.
Policy
Policy
Neighborhood violence has caused a jump in weapons seizures at New York City schools
Students are carrying weapons to protect themselves on the way to school.
Policy
Policy
New York City school safety officers date back nearly 70 years
There’s a long history of police patrolling the city’s schools.
Policy
Policy
Will dyslexia screening be Eric Adams’ signature issue?
It’s a top goal, and a personal one. But parts of his agenda, like a screening program at Rikers, are nowhere to be seen.
Policy
Policy
Dueling approaches on the impact of charter schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed lifting the regional charter school cap. The dueling rallies – led by prominent Black leaders – offered a look into the intraparty divide over charter schools as both sides argued its impact.
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