Adams to ask Albany to extend control of schools amid budget crunch
Albany lawmakers are considering whether to strip New York City of control over its schools due to issues such as reduced class sizes and a surge of migrant students.
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration are lobbying for more funding for the migrant crisis, housing tax breaks, and a crackdown on illegal smoke shops. [ more ]
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 ]