New York City
Policy
New York City likely to hire close to 18,000 teachers to meet state mandated lower class sizes: Report
The new staffing will cost between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion each year over the next five years, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Office
Nonprofits
NYN Media
YMCA of Greater New York and Bank of America announce $1M gift that will send more teens to college
The money will be invested into the Rowe Scholars program, a comprehensive college and career access program
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
Education
Politics
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: An LGBTQIA+ education will keep our kids safe
New York, a leader of progressive movements from the Stonewall uprising to the marriage equality campaign, should reflect its legacy of inclusivity and equality in its curriculum.
Education
Policy
Adrienne Adams and advocates lay out plan for strengthening early childhood programs
The City Council Speaker called the system managed by the Department of Education “broken”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We must act now to improve access to New York City's early education system
The current enrollment set-up doesn’t do enough to inform parents about free child care and get kids in the city’s 3-K and pre-K programs.
Policy
Policy
What’s up with the New York City schools budget this year?
Mayor Eric Adams proposed a nearly $1 billion cut to the $31 billion Department of Education budget.
Education
Policy
‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Schools names smaller class size working group
A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.
Policy
Policy
Neighborhood violence has caused a jump in weapons seizures at New York City schools
Students are carrying weapons to protect themselves on the way to school.
Policy
Policy
New York City school safety officers date back nearly 70 years
There’s a long history of police patrolling the city’s schools.
Policy
Policy
Will dyslexia screening be Eric Adams’ signature issue?
It’s a top goal, and a personal one. But parts of his agenda, like a screening program at Rikers, are nowhere to be seen.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students
Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.
Policy
Policy
Dueling approaches on the impact of charter schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed lifting the regional charter school cap. The dueling rallies – led by prominent Black leaders – offered a look into the intraparty divide over charter schools as both sides argued its impact.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report calls for renewed funding for CUNY-wide college success program
Accelerate, Complete, and Engage has in some cases boosted graduation rates by about 18%.
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Power Lists