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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 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 parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Removal of Brooklyn superintendent sparks community backlash in Bed-Stuy

The abrupt dismissal of Brooklyn Superintendent Brendan Mims has ignited significant community backlash in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
4 weeks ago

State tests kick off in NYC after bumpy rollout of computer-based exams upstate

New York City public schools are shifting entirely to computer-based testing for grades 3-8 by next year.
fromsilive
3 days ago
NYC parents

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

fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Pop-up program to detect weapons in NYC schools has a big problem: broken metal detectors

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 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 parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Removal of Brooklyn superintendent sparks community backlash in Bed-Stuy

The abrupt dismissal of Brooklyn Superintendent Brendan Mims has ignited significant community backlash in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
4 weeks ago

State tests kick off in NYC after bumpy rollout of computer-based exams upstate

New York City public schools are shifting entirely to computer-based testing for grades 3-8 by next year.
fromsilive
3 days ago
NYC parents

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

fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Pop-up program to detect weapons in NYC schools has a big problem: broken metal detectors

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NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here's What Families Should Know.

The Trump administration's proposed education funding cuts may significantly impact low-income families, especially in states resisting federal pressure.
The ongoing conflict over education funding raises concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion programs in public schools.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

53 Shocking Photos Of American Schools That Prove Some States Have It Wayyy Better Than Others

Public school experiences in the U.S. vary significantly by state and local funding.
Funding discrepancies lead to vast differences in educational quality and resources.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Vintage photos show how the US government's involvement in education has changed

Public education in the U.S. evolved from community-based systems to state-funded public schools, becoming more established by the late 19th century.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC principal from Long Island uses address of parent at school to enroll kid in Brooklyn, avoid city tuition

A Brooklyn principal used a parent's address to enroll her daughter in a nearby school, avoiding non-resident tuition fees.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC public schools spark outrage for sending newsletter to teachers accusing Israel of 'genocide in Gaza'

An NYC Department of Education newsletter claiming genocide in Gaza sparked outrage among Jewish educators, highlighting concerns of antisemitism in public schools.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here's What Families Should Know.

The Trump administration's proposed education funding cuts may significantly impact low-income families, especially in states resisting federal pressure.
The ongoing conflict over education funding raises concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion programs in public schools.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

53 Shocking Photos Of American Schools That Prove Some States Have It Wayyy Better Than Others

Public school experiences in the U.S. vary significantly by state and local funding.
Funding discrepancies lead to vast differences in educational quality and resources.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Vintage photos show how the US government's involvement in education has changed

Public education in the U.S. evolved from community-based systems to state-funded public schools, becoming more established by the late 19th century.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC principal from Long Island uses address of parent at school to enroll kid in Brooklyn, avoid city tuition

A Brooklyn principal used a parent's address to enroll her daughter in a nearby school, avoiding non-resident tuition fees.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC public schools spark outrage for sending newsletter to teachers accusing Israel of 'genocide in Gaza'

An NYC Department of Education newsletter claiming genocide in Gaza sparked outrage among Jewish educators, highlighting concerns of antisemitism in public schools.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks 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 politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 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 politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
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NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks 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.
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US news
fromBoston.com
2 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.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

US news
fromBoston.com
2 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.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

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Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 weeks 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.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
3 weeks 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.
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NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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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Chicago
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month 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.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 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
fromScary Mommy
2 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.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 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.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

NYC Public School students will get an extra day off in December this year

NYC public school kids get an extra day off on Dec. 23 due to a petition by a seventh-grader advocating for the change.
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