Education
Policy
Cuomo’s chance to redefine public education
Deep cuts to schools could happen unless billions in new federal stimulus funding comes through.
New York State
Politics
Where things landed in the New York state budget
A lot is at stake with bail reform, public school funding, Medicaid and other key issues.
Budget
Policy
Slight uptick in state school aid
New York State budget deal may cause NYC, other districts to tighten their belts
Education
Opinion
How de Blasio failed students in failing schools
The mayor of New York City should have followed on his predecessor’s path in education policy.
Education
Policy
Hurdles aplenty as remote learning begins today
Students at NYC schools begin remote learning today, what challenges will they face?
Education
Policy
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.
Education
Policy
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.
Education
Policy
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
What does coronavirus mean for school funding in New York?
State Budget Director Robert Mujica explains big plans to change state education spending.
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.
Education
Policy
The fates of specialized high schools, charter schools and rural schools
How Democrats will decide kids’ futures in 2020.
New York City
Policy
Will New York students finally get the funding they were promised?
Lawmakers finally have a chance to beat Cuomo in a decadelong school aid fight.
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
Poll: Should NYC schools ban chocolate milk?
Upstate lawmakers and dairy farmers are fighting back.
New York City
Politics