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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

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Governor Cuomo at a charter school rally in 2014.

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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

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on Monday, March 16.

Education

How remote learning will work in New York City

With the help of Apple, T-Mobile, Charter and more, city schools are going virtual, but some say the transition is too little, too late.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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Education funding in the time of coronavirus

Lawmakers are aiming to block some of the governor’s education proposals as talks get underway to pass a budget by the end of the week.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Education

What does coronavirus mean for school funding in New York?

State Budget Director Robert Mujica explains big plans to change state education spending.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Lawmakers are questioning the Specialized High School Admissions Test required to get into schools like Bronx Science.

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The fates of specialized high schools, charter schools and rural schools

How Democrats will decide kids’ futures in 2020.

By JEFF COLTIN

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Education

Will New York students finally get the funding they were promised?

Lawmakers have a chance to beat Cuomo in a decadelong school aid fight.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Three questions that define school ‘Foundation Aid’

A contentious, complicated and perennial issue in state politics, explained.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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Are Meatless Mondays healthy?

The options may not be inherently healthier, but are part of a more nutritious program.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Liu: No quick fix to specialized high schools entrance exam

Lawmaker says de Blasio push to scrap SHSAT would cause ‘years and years of strife.’

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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