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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]