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New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

NYC DOE Chancellor David Banks has 'no interest' in job without mayoral control over public schools

David Banks expressed no interest in remaining as the NYC schools chancellor without mayoral control over public schools.
Banks emphasized the importance of mayoral control for implementing and regulating state-mandated policies like class size laws. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

DOE U-turns on axed school lunch items but not all students to benefit, sources say

Cafeteria changes only affect certain schools with 'food court menus'
DOE refused to explain difference between 'regular menu' and 'food court menu' [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

New tech chief takes helm at DOE after remote learning meltdown during NYC snowstorm

Intekhab Shakil appointed as NYC DOE's new chief information officer
Shakil described as a visionary ready to prioritize student safety and accessibility [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

NYC parents: Screw remote learning, I'm letting my kids have a real snow day

Parents criticize NYC's decision to hold remote learning during snowstorm
Parents express nostalgia for traditional snow days [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Education

NYC kids would rather starve than eat revised public school meal plans

NYC students are throwing away the new cafeteria food being rolled out by the Department of Education.
The new menus include unpopular vegetarian options and have replaced student favorites like pizza and French fries. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Education

NYC seventh-grader demands DOE boss to drop bizarre schedule

A 12-year-old student initiated an online petition to change a one-day school week before Christmas break in NYC. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 day ago
Education

Turning the DIAL': Adams admin announces educational programs targeting students with disabilities, low math scores | amNewYork

The NYC Department of Education is launching initiatives to support students with disabilities, multilanguage learners, and to improve math proficiency in public schools. [ more ]
New York Post
4 days ago
New York City

Schools Chancellor David Banks, 'Intifada High' Principal Debbie Almontaser met with anti-Israel imam, outraging Jewish teachers

Jewish community outraged by NYC schools officials attending mosque event led by anti-Israel imam. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Education

Colton: City must reduce class size, invest more funds for hiring teachers

The City needs to focus on reducing class sizes in public schools, as mandated by legislation, with concerns raised about funding and potential staff cuts. [ more ]
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