#new-york-city-schools
#new-york-city-schools

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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 ]

www.nytimes.com

Should the Mayor Run New York City Schools?

New York City's method of running its schools, with the mayor in control, is facing potential changes that could weaken the mayor's power.

The debate over mayoral control of schools in New York City is being fueled by concerns over past school closures, education cuts, and calls for more checks on the mayor. [ more ]

Chalkbeat

Eric Adams wants to keep mayoral control over NYC schools. Educators want changes.

Most educators, parents, and community members want to see New York City's mayoral control system revised or overturned.

Defenders of the current system argue that centralizing decision-making allows for a more effective and accountable system than a fractured school board approach. [ more ]

The New York Sun

Unions, Parents, and Mayor Adams Are Battling for Control of New York City Schools

If mayoral control is not renewed in June, the city's biggest teachers union will have more power than the mayor over the New York City school system.

The expiration of mayoral control could bring back what critics describe as misgovernance by local community school boards, which have been influenced by the United Federation of Teachers. [ more ]

moremayoral-control

New York City schools

New York Post

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

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 ]

Brooklyn Paper

moreNew York City schools

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 ]

www.nytimes.com

1 week 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

3 weeks ago

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 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

2 months ago

Graffiti With Swastikas and Racist Rant Rattles a New York High School

Vandalism at an elite high school in Manhattan is being investigated as a hate crime.

Incidents of hate speech and threats in New York City schools have escalated recently. [ more ]

Cbsnews

2 months ago

New York City teachers embracing massive changes as new reading curriculum is implemented

Teachers are embracing the new reading curriculum despite the challenges.

Success in implementing the science of reading is evident through students' immediate progress. [ more ]

The Verge

A remote school outage might give NYC kids their snow day after all

New York City schools shut down due to heavy snowfall but still required remote learning. The remote learning system experienced issues, preventing students from logging in to attend class.

School districts in NYC have replaced snow days with remote learning following the COVID pandemic, much to the discontent of students. [ more ]

Chalkbeat

NYC schools could lose $131 million under changes to state funding formula, officials say

New York City schools may lose $131 million under proposed changes to the state's school funding formula.

The city's education department budget has already been significantly cut, adding to concerns over funding for the upcoming fiscal year. [ more ]

One Green Planet

NYC Schools Make Waves with Climate Change Education

New York City schools are integrating climate change into their curriculum, joining other states focusing on environmental education.

States like New Jersey have mandated climate change lessons, setting a precedent for others to follow. [ more ]

Chalkbeat

4 months ago

Eric Adams' new budget cuts are lower than expected, but schools will still lose $100 million

New York City schools will face over $100 million in budget cuts for next fiscal year, including cuts to early childhood education.

The Education Department will face 0.6% in new cuts this month, but several city agencies received full or partial reprieves from the 5% cut. [ more ]

Chalkbeat

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