New York City

Politics

NYC closes two public schools amid coronavirus concerns

Area colleges and universities are taking similar steps to curtail the virus’s spread.

Education

Politics

Photos: Celebrating New York’s education leaders

City & State’s Education Power 100 reception recognized New York’s titans of teaching.

New York State

Policy

New York schools spend big on high-tech security

New technology investments in New York school districts suggest that security is their priority.

Education

Politics

Richard Carranza’s rough new year

New York City schools have been making news for the wrong reasons.

New York State

Policy

Three questions that define school ‘Foundation Aid’

The main source of state funding for public schools comes from what is called “Foundation Aid.” Unpacking the political, legal and fiscal implications of the state share comes down to three questions that can serve as a guide for grasping the arcane world of school funding.

New York State

Personality

Are schools getting the state funding they need?

Upcoming roundtables across the New York aim to pinpoint why schools are struggling.

New York City

Policy

Are Meatless Mondays healthy?

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

New York City

Politics

Is eliminating gifted programs a good idea?

Experts weigh in on the proposal to reduce segregation in public schools.

New York City

Policy

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.’

New York State

Politics

What Democrats got done in Albany by the end of session

Lawmakers have reached deals in recent days on some high-profile issues like sexual harassment reforms but it remains to be seen whether Democrats will be able to achieve all their legislative priorities before they adjourn for the year this week. Here’s a rundown of the state of play on the top issues.

Education

Personality

The new CUNY chancellor’s first month on the job

Félix Matos Rodríguez talks about his goals and making history as CUNY’s first Latino chancellor.

New York State

Politics

The 2019 session countdown

In this year’s session countdown, we identify the biggest bills that are still up for debate – and assess how likely they are to pass in the final weeks of the session.

New York City

Opinion

Keep the SHSAT and give black and Latino students a fair chance at passing

Instead of eliminating the SHSAT, New York City must commit to, and invest in, identifying high-potential black and Latino students at a younger age, and then nurture them and prepare them for the rigors of the test, writes Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.

New York State

Policy

Cuomo’s charter school dilemma

The current cap on charter schools permits 460 to open statewide, but there are no remaining slots reserved for New York City. Though 99 more charters could still open statewide, charter school supporters are pushing to raise the cap this year to continue the industry’s growth downstate.