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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US court blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in school classrooms

A judge blocked Texas's law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms, citing the First Amendment establishment clause and following rulings in Arkansas and Louisiana.
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fromShore News Network
3 weeks ago

New Yorkers hit top prizes in Bay Shore Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three lucky New York Lottery players each won $10,280 in the August 18 Take 5 Evening drawing, with winning tickets sold in Bay Shore, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
New York City
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

NYC Teaching Fellows begin receiving stipends after weekslong delay

NYC Teaching Fellows faced significant payment delays, forcing many to incur debt while training for teaching positions.
Education
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The End of Handwriting

Handwriting is experiencing a decline due to digital reliance, but its importance and benefits remain significant.
New York City
fromNewsNation
3 weeks ago

NYC student, 7, and family detained by ICE: 'Should be getting ready for school'

A 7-year-old girl and her family are detained by ICE, raising concerns in New York City.
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fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC parents

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

fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC parents

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

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New York City
fromChalkbeat
1 month 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 month 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
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month 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.
#education
fromtime.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

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

NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
4 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
4 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
3 months 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
4 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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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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fromChalkbeat
2 months 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
3 months 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
fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC parents

Why are NYC public schools closed on Thursday?

New York City public schools will observe Eid al-Adha on Thursday, allowing students and staff a day off.
fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC parents

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
3 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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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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