Education

Education

Three questions that define school ‘Foundation Aid’

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

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Education

Are Meatless Mondays healthy?

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

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Education

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

Policy

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Education

Albany’s end of session education agenda

Making changes to NYC’s elite high school admission test.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Charter school proponents face resistance from teachers unions and many Democratic lawmakers who want to leave the charter school cap unchanged.

Education

Cuomo’s charter school dilemma

Can the governor raise the cap on charter schools in NYC?

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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Education

NYC hit its limit on charter schools

NYC's charter school movement lacks the firepower it once had.

By CITY & STATE

Policy

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New York City Council member Mark Treyger.

Education

Treyger’s take on school aid, the charter cap and the SHSAT

The New York City Council Education Committee chairman weighs in.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo discussing the Excelsior Scholarship in 2017.

Education

Cuomo promised ‘free tuition.’ Has New York delivered?

Revisiting the governor’s Excelsior Scholarship and the state of student debt in New York.

By ALYSSA SIMS

Policy

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Education

Who’s shortchanging New York’s students?

Cuomo blames the school districts. Lawmakers blame Cuomo.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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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

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