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fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC parents

NYC school calendars: Public and Catholic school students only have one day off in May

fromsilive
2 months ago
NYC parents

NYC school calendars: Public and Catholic school students only have one day off in May

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fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Youth programs at risk after Brooklyn nonprofit loses EPA grant to Trump DEI cuts

The bike club run by El Puente provides youth with advocacy skills and emotional support while facing significant funding cuts affecting environmental justice initiatives.
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Tennis, art, robotics: These 40 NYC schools are getting free after-school seats

Mayor Eric Adams announced that 40 schools in New York City will provide 5,000 new after-school seats for grades K-5 this fall, aiming to help families in need.
Education
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Public-school students don't have 'supercharged right' to be taught critical race theory, 8th Circuit says

Federal appeals court upholds Arkansas's ban on teaching critical race theory in public schools, ruling students lack a 'supercharged right' to receive such education.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

TX Families Sue to Stop Ten Commandments Requirement in Public School Classrooms

Texas' new law mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, facing legal challenges for potential violations of First Amendment rights.
#education
fromtime.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

I Was Once Undocumented. Now I'm a Superintendent Speaking Out Against Trump's Immigration Raids

NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

House Republicans Propose $5 Billion For School Vouchers Amid Sweeping Education Cuts

The Trump Administration's proposed $5 billion voucher program risks undermining public education by diverting funds to private schools.
NYC parents
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

New York ranks #1 in US for education quality, per new study

New York ranked as the best state for education in the U.S., highlighting significant investment in public education.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 month ago

I Was Once Undocumented. Now I'm a Superintendent Speaking Out Against Trump's Immigration Raids

The role of education leaders is vital in addressing fear and trauma caused by immigration enforcement.
NYC parents
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

New York ranks #1 in US for education quality, per new study

New York ranked as the best state for education in the U.S., highlighting significant investment in public education.
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fromBKReader
1 month ago

Tensions Rise in Brooklyn's Sunset Park Over Charter School Plans

Opposition grows against Brooklyn Rise Charter School's return to Sunset Park amid concerns over public school funding and enrollment.
Local public school advocates argue against the need for additional charter schools in the area.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

These Staten Island schools just got a boost in funding for their PTAs

Staten Island PTAs receive a 33% funding increase to support educational initiatives.
#financial-literacy
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fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Financial literacy coaches are coming to these 15 NYC school districts this fall

We teach our children and our scholars ... chemical bonds but not stocks and bonds. We have to learn both. We have to learn treasury bonds and chemical bonds.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. Lottery: Staten Islander wins $1,000 a week for life in Cash4Life game

Carmine Lupo, a Staten Island resident, made headlines after claiming the second prize of $1 million in the Cash4Life lottery game, purchased at a local gas station.
New York Islanders
#eid-al-adha
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

Here's why some NYC public school students are off 2 days next week

New York City public schools will close on June 5 for Eid al-Adha, allowing observance of this significant Muslim holiday.
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

Here's why some NYC public school students are off 2 days next week

New York City public schools will close on June 5 for Eid al-Adha, allowing observance of this significant Muslim holiday.
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NYC parents
fromNew York Family
1 month ago

NYC Public Schools Extend Winter Break: No School Jan. 2 - New York Family

NYC public schools extended winter break by making January 2, 2026, a day off for students.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California school enrollment continues to drop as poor and homeless student numbers rise

California public school enrollment has declined for seven years, with a notable decrease in students and increasing financial pressures on districts.
#powerball
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Artist Returns After 40-Year Hiatus to Support Arts Education in NYC Public Schools * Brooklyn Paper

Rosen expressed, "I hope that this gallery show allows each child in Achievement First to learn that their creativity can be a fantastic companion, and an incredibly effective tool for healing and growth."
Brooklyn
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

Here's what the state's 'bell-to-bell' student cellphone ban means for NYC schools

New York's statewide 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban will require each school to develop its own enforcement plan by August.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

NYC freezes child care voucher enrollment for low-income families amid state budget fight

NYC stops enrolling low-income families in a child care voucher program due to a state budget shortfall.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

New York lawmakers agree on plan for 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone ban

"We've protected our kids before from cigarettes, alcohol, and drunk driving, and now we're protecting them from addictive technology designed to hijack their attention," Hochul said.
NYC parents
#supreme-court
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.
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NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Can Rich Parents Make Special Requests at a Public School?

Wealthy parents' teacher preferences create inequity in public schools, impacting children from lower-income families.
Administrative compliance to affluent demands undermines the fairness of educational opportunities.
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#education-policy
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago
NYC parents

Austin public education advocates blast Trump's order aiming to close Education Department - Austin Monitor

Trump's executive order aims to phase out the U.S. Department of Education, pushing for state control over education.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Trump will order a plan to shut down the U.S. Education Department

Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, targeting it as wasteful and ideologically biased.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Trump will order a plan to shut down the U.S. Education Department

Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, targeting it as wasteful and ideologically biased.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This Suburb Was Named the Best Place to Live in the U.S. for 2025-and It Has Affordable Housing

Naperville, Illinois is ranked the best place to live in America for affordability, schools, and outdoor activities.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

03/20/25

On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an aggressive executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, signaling a continued assault on public schools under his administration.
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fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Extensive US public school employee data compromise reported from Carruth Compliance Consulting breach

A major data breach affected over 40,000 public school employees' information due to a hacking group attack.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Bombshell study reveals 300K NYC public school students - nearly 35% - 'chronically absent' as grades plummet, spending surges

Over one-third of NYC public school students are chronically absent, raising concerns despite increased funding for education.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

A win for arts education: NYC Council announces increased arts funding in public schools | amNewYork

Increased funding for arts education in NYC public schools supports students' creative, social, and emotional development.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

This Mom Is Tired Of The Idea That You Can't Raise A Family In The City

City living can provide unique benefits for families, contrary to common perceptions favoring suburban life.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

'Passive house' design used to build impressive NYC school could make it fireproof

Passive house designs are gaining popularity due to their durability and efficiency in mitigating disaster impacts.
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