Education
Policy
New York City falls short on special education planning
Plans for schooling in a pandemic is hard, but mistakes with special education can have dire consequences.
New York City
Politics
Malatras to lead SUNY, teachers threaten strike and prepping for a pandemic presidential election
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
Policy
7 ways NY students are heading back to school
Each district is trying its own unique way to safely reopen.
Education
Policy
UFT warns of a “debacle” if schools open
The powerful teachers union casts doubt on whether New York City schools will open on time.
Education
Policy
Can NYC schools safely reopen in the fall?
Health experts say major school renovations and more robust coronavirus testing would likely be needed.
New York City
Opinion
New York City should teach older children outdoors
For the next school year, follow the science on who is most likely to spread COVID-19 and where.
Education
Policy
Cuomo details school reopening formula
Each region in the state would have to keep coronavirus infections low to keep schools open.
Education
Policy
Internet access remains a problem as schools plan for reopening
With remote learning likely to continue, can New York finally get students connected?
Education
Politics
How should New York reopen schools?
Experts say more federal funding will be needed to implement any plans to open schools safely.
Education
Policy
Cuomo overrules de Blasio on reopening schools
This isn’t the first time during the pandemic that the governor has rebuffed one of the mayor’s ideas.
Opinion
Opinion
How the private sector can help NYC schools cope with COVID-19
Sharing facilities and expertise could help students weather the pandemic.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Regents chancellor decries proposed education cuts
With budgets in flux, Betty Rosa warns that a normal school opening in the fall might not happen.
Education
Policy
Lawmakers push back against Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools
Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.
Education
Policy
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.
Education
Policy
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.
Education
Policy
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.
Education
Policy
Remote teaching is hard. Will teachers get paid accordingly?
Unions want to make sure teachers’ extra time and effort isn’t forgotten.
Education
Policy
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.
New York State
Policy
Schools will remain closed for the rest of this academic year
Cuomo finally gets behind de Blasio’s plan to keep schools shuttered.
Budget
Politics