Education

Parents, educators, and integration advocates gathered in Harlem for a town hall organized by Mayor Bill de Blasio's School Diversity Advisory Group in June.
Education
A closer look at NYC's school diversity report
An NYC task force released a new school diversity report. Here are 4 questions we’re asking about the city’s plans.
By ALEX ZIMMERMAN
Policy
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New York Board of Regents meets at its February 2019 meeting to discuss students taking alternative assessments.
Education
Rising graduation rates linked to alternative assessments
With more pathways to a high school diploma, New York education officials wonder about student success after graduation.
By REEMA AMIN
Policy
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Council Member Carlos Menchaca Attends Ground Breaking Ceremony For Sunset Park Library and Affordable Housing Development
Opinion
City Council underfunds CUNY Mexican Studies Institute
It should be funded as much as its Puerto Rican and Dominican counterparts.
By CESAR VARGAS
Opinion
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo addresses the crowd while unveiling his proposed 2019-20 executive budget.
New York State
What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?
The governor’s wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
News & Politics
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New York state Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa speaks at a City & State event in 2018.
Interviews & Profiles
Behind the Board of Regents’ request for $2.1 billion in school aid
A Q&A with state Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
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The 2018 New York State of the State
Policy
Setting the Agenda 2019
With Democrats in control in Albany, here’s an in-depth rundown of what’s up for debate.
By CITY & STATE
Policy
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Mayor Bill de Blasio enjoys lunch with students at school.
Education
Albany’s education to-do list
Charter schools may be neglected, but teacher evaluations and mayoral control are back on the agenda.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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The school aid New York was ordered to provide a decade ago could arrive next year.
Education
A decade ago, schools were promised more aid. Next year, it could arrive.
Why newly empowered Democrats will fight to increase school funding in the upcoming budget.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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Shop class Germany
Opinion
New York City high schools should expand vocational education
Students need free training for the jobs of the future.
By TOM ALLON, RUBEN DIAZ JR.
Opinion
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United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, New York City Councilman Mark Treyger, Chalkbeat reporter Alex Zimmerman, State Department of Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia.
Education
Teacher evaluations, yeshiva oversight and the Excelsior scholarship
Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and Assembly Higher Education Chairwoman Deborah Glick explain.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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