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#NYC public schools

Chancellor Banks doubles down on plan to battle hate in NYC schools: I'm taking this very seriously' | amNewYork

Antisemitism and Islamophobia continue to surge across the country, but NYC public schools will respond with clear action

NYC schools chancellor David Banks announced an anti-bigotry plan after acts of violence occurred in city schools [ more ]

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Mayoral control could see extension, as lawmakers, Hochul near budget deal

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a record high $35.9 billion allocation to NYC public schools. She is aiming to extend mayoral control over NYC schools. [ more ]

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Mayoral control: NYC Chancellor pleads his case in Albany as budget deadline looms

David Banks advocates for mayoral control extension

Debate over centralized control in NYC school system [ more ]

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4 months ago

Gov. Hochul proposes 4-year extension of mayoral control over NYC public schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a four-year extension of mayoral control over New York City public schools.

The current system of governance of NYC public schools is set to expire on June 30, 2024. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

Hochul backs four-year extension of mayoral control over NYC schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a four-year extension of mayoral control over NYC public schools, backing Mayor Eric Adams.

State Education Department is conducting a study on the effectiveness of mayoral control and its impact on NYC schools. [ more ]

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NYC families receive middle school offers, as city considers changing admissions process

Families navigating NYC middle school admissions process.

District programs offer diverse options for middle school selection. [ more ]

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NYC schools disband division of teaching and learning, which oversees Banks' top literacy initiative

City's Education Department disbanding division of teaching and learning overseen by Chancellor Banks.

Deputy Chancellor Carolyne Quintana's departure surprises staff, reshapes literacy initiative. [ more ]

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Donald Trump falsely claims migrants are displacing NYC students

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed migrant students are displacing NYC children from schools. NYC public schools face the opposite issue: too many empty seats. [ more ]

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'Catastrophic' funding cliff threatens programs for high school students at risk of dropping out

The Learning to Work program provides essential support services to at-risk students in NYC transfer schools and evening classes.

Funding for about 3,000 paid work slots for counselors, social workers, and other staff at Young Adult Borough Centers may soon disappear. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

UFT to 'review' changes to city budget after Adams restores some funding for schools * Brooklyn Paper

The United Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams and the city over nearly $2 billion in budget cuts for NYC public schools.

Mayor Eric Adams announced he would reverse a portion of those cuts due to strong fiscal management by his administration. [ more ]

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New York Post

1 week ago

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More than 380,000 additional NYC students had personal info hacked, bringing total to over 1M

Over 380,000 NYC public school students had personal data hacked, totaling over 1 million affected. DOE offers free credit monitoring services post-security breach. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

Schools watchdog begs DOE to ban teacher-student texting in effort to stop sex abuse

Electronic grooming via cell phones is a significant issue in NYC public schools. [ more ]

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NYC parents give failing grade to public school class size law that could see 12K new teachers

Parents group criticizes law limiting classroom sizes in NYC public schools, potentially requiring 12,000 new teachers. [ more ]

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Homeless NYC students' parents are entitled to free MetroCards. Getting them can be hard.

Widespread delays in providing free MetroCards to parents of homeless NYC public school students are causing transportation challenges. [ more ]

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139,000 NYC families submit applications to Summer Rising, far more than available seats

High demand for Summer Rising program in NYC, with more applications than available seats.

Summer Rising program in NYC offers a mix of academic instruction and enrichment activities for students in grades K-8. [ more ]

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NYC school enrollment figures disprove Trump statement about migrants replacing kids in schools

Migrant children not displacing students in NYC schools

NYC public schools experiencing decrease in enrollment due to pandemic [ more ]

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Over 140,000 NYC students will take state exams on computers this year. Are schools ready?

NYC educators are concerned about students transitioning to computer-based exams.

State is phasing in computer-based testing for grades 3-8, starting with fifth and eighth graders. [ more ]

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NYC schools: Mayoral control extension to be decided after state budget passes, Stewart-Cousins says | amNewYork

Mayoral control over NYC public schools not included in state budget.

State budget delayed due to disagreements on key issues like housing reforms and public school funding. [ more ]

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How New York's Schoolchildren Got Their French Toast Sticks Back

Mayor Adams faced backlash over popular menu items cut from NYC schools.

Students successfully lobbied for the return of French toast sticks at NYC public schools. [ more ]

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Your child isn't gifted, but they still deserve a "gifted" education - Epicenter NYC

NYC public schools offer two types of Gifted & Talented education: accelerated programs and enriched programs.

The NYC public school system has changed the admission process for Gifted & Talented programs, leading to increased competition for limited spots. [ more ]

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Summer Rising will face reduced hours this year. Here's what NYC families should know.

Applications for NYC's free summer program are open to K-8 children, but middle schoolers will have reduced hours due to budget cuts.

Summer Rising program includes academic instruction and enrichment activities, open to all NYC children K-8, with changes in application process and timing. [ more ]

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Snow day snafu: NYC parents fume over remote learning system failure for public school students | amNewYork

Technical difficulties plagued NYC public schools' remote learning on a snowy day.

Parents expressed frustration at system failures, spending hours trying to log on to various platforms. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC public school kids can snag $10 Broadway tickets-here's how

Broadway Bridges offers NYC public school students the opportunity to see Broadway shows for $10.

Teachers, social workers, and administrators can apply on the program's website to participate. [ more ]

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To expand special ed pre-K programs, Eric Adams boosted teacher pay. Now cuts are coming.

There is a lack of prekindergarten seats for children with disabilities in NYC despite a legal requirement to provide them.

Mayor Eric Adams promised to address this issue by providing placements for every child with a disability, but there is still a significant number of students without seats. [ more ]

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5 months ago