Education

Lawmakers push back against Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools

Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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The Richard R. Green Middle School in the Bronx.

Education

1 in 6 students to attend remote NYC summer school

Lack of resources and too many home distractions contributed to the record number of students falling behind.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Policy

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With pools closed and summer camps and beaches likely to close, what will New York kids do this summer?

Education

What will NYC kids do this summer?

Without pools and summer camps, there’s no clear plan for the city’s youth after school ends.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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The coronavirus has changed schooling in New York into something unrecognizable.

Education

Long-distance learning for the long haul

If New York schools do reopen this fall, it’s likely that remote learning will still play a major role.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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After New York schools closed due to COVID-19 the United Federation of Teachers had just a week to negotiate fair working conditions for its members who would now be working from home.

Education

Remote teaching is hard. Will teachers get paid accordingly?

Unions want to make sure teachers’ extra time and effort isn’t forgotten.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Mayor Bill de Blasio at PS1 on April 7, 2020.

Education

How COVID-19 is changing education in New York

School funding is completely up in the air. But key decisions will be made in the next few weeks.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that the state would keep schools closed for the rest of the academic year.

Education

Schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year

Cuomo finally gets behind de Blasio’s plan to keep schools shuttered.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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COVID-19 has placed the future of public school funding solely in the hands of the governor.

Education

Cuomo’s chance to redefine public education

Deep cuts to schools could happen unless billions in new federal stimulus funding comes through.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Governor Cuomo during a coronavirus update on April 1st.

Education

Slight uptick in state school aid

New York State budget deal may cause NYC, other districts to tighten their belts

By REEMA AMIN, CHALKBEAT NEW YORK

Policy

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Governor Cuomo at a charter school rally in 2014.

Education

Prospects dim for major charter school victories

Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to back charters, but he’s unlikely to flex his influence in the state Legislature.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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