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1 month ago
New York City

In Combative Hearing, New York School Chief Turns Tables on Republicans

David C. Banks, New York City schools chief, vehemently addressed accusations of poorly responding to antisemitic incidents during a House hearing. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers poised to pass $237B state budget, including extension of mayoral control of NYC schools

Lawmakers in Albany are set to pass a $237 billion state budget with an extension of Mayor Eric Adams' control over New York City schools. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

It's time to end Albany's destructive micromanagement of NYC schools

Legislature leaders rejected the renewal of mayoral control in state budget negotiations.
State Education Department undermined mayoral control through a report influenced by teachers unions. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Long-awaited report on future control of NYC schools released - and it just calls for more studying

The long-awaited report on New York City schools did not make official recommendations but suggested the need for a commission to consider changes.
Concerns were raised about the lack of continuity in policies, programs, decision-making, and inclusion in the city school system under mayoral control. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

State blows deadline to hand over critical study on mayoral control of NYC public schools

The release of a critical report assessing the effectiveness of mayoral control over NYC schools has been delayed past the deadline.
Lawmakers are considering whether to grant Mayor Eric Adams an extension for oversight of city public schools based on the pending report. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' bid for continued mayoral control of city schools killed by NY lawmakers

Albany lawmakers are not including Mayor Adams' request for school control extension in the state budget.
A report from the State Education Department on mayoral control effectiveness will influence lawmakers' decisions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

In Combative Hearing, New York School Chief Turns Tables on Republicans

David C. Banks, New York City schools chief, vehemently addressed accusations of poorly responding to antisemitic incidents during a House hearing. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers poised to pass $237B state budget, including extension of mayoral control of NYC schools

Lawmakers in Albany are set to pass a $237 billion state budget with an extension of Mayor Eric Adams' control over New York City schools. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

It's time to end Albany's destructive micromanagement of NYC schools

Legislature leaders rejected the renewal of mayoral control in state budget negotiations.
State Education Department undermined mayoral control through a report influenced by teachers unions. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Long-awaited report on future control of NYC schools released - and it just calls for more studying

The long-awaited report on New York City schools did not make official recommendations but suggested the need for a commission to consider changes.
Concerns were raised about the lack of continuity in policies, programs, decision-making, and inclusion in the city school system under mayoral control. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

State blows deadline to hand over critical study on mayoral control of NYC public schools

The release of a critical report assessing the effectiveness of mayoral control over NYC schools has been delayed past the deadline.
Lawmakers are considering whether to grant Mayor Eric Adams an extension for oversight of city public schools based on the pending report. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' bid for continued mayoral control of city schools killed by NY lawmakers

Albany lawmakers are not including Mayor Adams' request for school control extension in the state budget.
A report from the State Education Department on mayoral control effectiveness will influence lawmakers' decisions. [ more ]
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Chalkbeat
6 months ago
Education

How 4 NYC high school students say AI-powered tools are changing their education

New York City schools initially blocked the use of ChatGPT due to concerns about cheating and content safety, but later embraced its potential.
44% of teenagers in a national survey said they were likely to use AI-powered tools for schoolwork, despite considering it cheating. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Education

Class-size cap proves the UFT couldn't care less about students

A state law reducing class sizes in NYC schools may negatively impact the neediest students.
The law could result in more teachers being added to high-performing schools rather than low-performing ones, prioritizing union membership over education improvement. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
6 months ago
Education

As shelter limit for migrant families nears, NYC schools try to prepare

New York City schools are preparing for a massive reshuffling of students as migrant families face a new limit on shelter stays.
Approximately 2,700 families have received notices that they'll either have to reapply for shelter or find alternative housing within 60 days.
Educators and advocates are concerned about the devastating educational consequences of this policy. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Education

Jewish teachers slam NYC schools chief's handling of antisemitic unrest Hillcrest HS

Jewish teachers and parents criticize NYC Schools Chancellor for mishandling antisemitic unrest at Hillcrest High School.
They accuse Chancellor Banks of failing to condemn the behavior of students and minimizing their concerns.
A pro-Israeli rally is planned outside Hillcrest on Thursday. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
7 months ago
Education

Teachers' union says 300,000 New York City students are in oversized classes despite class size law * Brooklyn Paper

Over 300,000 students in New York City's high-need schools are enrolled in oversized classes.
The United Federation of Teachers conducted a survey indicating that many classes in Title 1 schools exceed state-mandated class size limits.
The class size law in New York State places caps on class sizes and aims to have all classrooms in compliance by 2028. [ more ]
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