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NYC parents
fromStreetsblog New York City
7 hours ago

One Neighborhood, One Day, Three Kids Injured By Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Three pre-teens were injured in separate traffic incidents in South Williamsburg on Friday, all sustaining minor injuries and taken to Bellevue Hospital.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
9 hours ago

Bruce Blakeman slams 'elitist' Mamdani at site of controversial NYC homeless shelter

Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for neglecting outer borough needs and opposes the planned homeless shelter in Bensonhurst.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
18 hours ago

Thou Shalt Not Post the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

State Republicans in several states are pushing laws to post the Ten Commandments in public schools, raising First Amendment concerns.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

"We're talking about revitalizing our neighborhoods and rebuilding our communities that are facing blight and abandonment. We're also talking about adding tax dollars to our revenue stream and creating new economic opportunities."
East Bay real estate
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | There's no way to tax-and-spend in NYC | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.7 billion deficit, complicating budget negotiations amid proposed tax increases and strong political opposition.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NYC graduation rates down by largest year-over-year percentage in 20 years

New York City's graduation rates dropped to 81.2%, marking the largest decline in over 20 years.
Education
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Opinion: Without mayoral control, everyone is in charge of NYC schools, and no one is responsible

Mayoral control of New York City's public schools improved accountability and decision-making, addressing issues of fragmentation and corruption in the previous governance system.
fromState of the Planet
3 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Having a Cow Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul proposed a deal to drop changes to joint and several liability in exchange for support on her car insurance premium cut proposal.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

amNewYork Law The Docket: Meet the new New York State Bar Association executive director | amNewYork

Kathy Suchocki stated, 'Managing the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation is an extraordinary opportunity. I thank President Sweet, the working group and the Executive Committee for the faith they have placed in me.'
Law
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog Empire State
4 days ago

Don't Tell Me I'd 'Presumptively' Be Fine: A Single Father's Warning on Hochul's Insurance Cuts - Streetsblog Empire State

New York's 90/180 serious injury standard is crucial for protecting individuals with significant injuries from being denied their day in court.
#ai-in-education
Education
fromForbes
1 month ago

5 Lessons From NYC Schools' New Guidance On Artificial Intelligence

New York City Public Schools released formal AI guidance prioritizing student safety and human oversight in decision-making processes.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

NYC's Education Dept. is releasing a long-awaited AI policy. Some schools already have their own.

Manhattan schools are developing AI policies amid rising concerns over its use in education.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
Education
fromEpicenter NYC
2 weeks ago

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
Higher education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Some schools embrace on-demand college counseling, courtesy of AI

AI technology is being tested to enhance college counseling by providing students with crucial information and freeing up counselors' time.
Education
fromForbes
1 month ago

5 Lessons From NYC Schools' New Guidance On Artificial Intelligence

New York City Public Schools released formal AI guidance prioritizing student safety and human oversight in decision-making processes.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

NYC's Education Dept. is releasing a long-awaited AI policy. Some schools already have their own.

Manhattan schools are developing AI policies amid rising concerns over its use in education.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | Celebrating 25 years of Macaulay Honors College's impact on NY | amNewYork

Macaulay Honors College provides a rigorous education with a focus on community engagement and experiential learning for high-achieving students.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City

Safer street design is essential to reduce injuries from biking and electric micromobility, not restrictive laws.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

CUNY staff, local leaders rally in Downtown Brooklyn over unsafe building conditions

"The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is CUNY's top priority. That's why, over the past two years, the University has invested $850 million in our facilities, completing or advancing more than 100 projects."
Brooklyn
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Will Lindsey Boylan Be New York's Newest Sewer Socialist?

Lindsey Boylan, first woman to accuse Cuomo of harassment, is running for City Council with a progressive platform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A disturbing lack of integrity': Columbia students file complaint against energy thinktank taking big oil money

Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) describes itself as an independent organization producing research on energy policy. But that representation is misleading, alleges the complaint to the New York City consumer protection bureau.
Non-profit organizations
NYC parents
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Are New York Yeshivas Teaching Students What They Need?

A class-action lawsuit challenges the adequacy of secular education in ultra-Orthodox yeshivas, claiming recent budget changes weaken enforcement of educational standards.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Federal education officials are investigating LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan for potential race-based discrimination after a complaint from a conservative watchdog group.
#community-colleges
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Higher education

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

EXCLUSIVE | Mamdani administration powers forward with solar panel push in NYC schools | amNewYork

New York City completes 130 solar panel installations in public schools, aiming for a sustainable future and increased renewable energy capacity.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

While Many NYCHA Residents Remain Skeptical of Private Management, This Red Hook Tenant Leader Sees An Opportunity

Red Hook West is moving forward with the PACT program to enhance public housing and tenant involvement.
Arts
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Colossal Members Have Funded 100 Projects in K-12 Classrooms through DonorsChoose

Colossal Members funded 100 classroom projects, contributing over $13,000 to support K-12 students' access to art supplies and materials.
fromPolitics NY
6 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin

To address the affordability crisis, we must be proactive and bold in building more affordable housing, lowering skyrocketing health care costs, and enacting universal childcare.
NYC politics
Education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Can We Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A.I. tools are rapidly being adopted in K-12 education, raising concerns about their impact on learning and teaching practices.
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
4 days ago

NYC School Calendar 202627 Changes Frustrate Parents New York Family

The 2026-2027 NYC school calendar is causing stress for families due to a later start date and unexpected scheduling changes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Choosing a Fare' deal over fantasy should be a transit no-brainer for the mayor | amNewYork

Fair Fares program offers significant transit discounts but has low enrollment; expansion could provide relief to more low-income New Yorkers.
#child-care
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

New 3-K and Pre-K Seats Coming to Bronx and Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani's team is expanding child care by reopening seven early childhood sites, adding approximately 1,000 new pre-K and 3-K seats this fall.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC's new 2-K program will run 10 hours a day, year-round, Mamdani says

Mayor Mamdani's new 2-K program offers free, full-day child care for 2-year-olds, addressing the needs of working families in NYC.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

New 3-K and Pre-K Seats Coming to Bronx and Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani's team is expanding child care by reopening seven early childhood sites, adding approximately 1,000 new pre-K and 3-K seats this fall.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC's new 2-K program will run 10 hours a day, year-round, Mamdani says

Mayor Mamdani's new 2-K program offers free, full-day child care for 2-year-olds, addressing the needs of working families in NYC.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
#early-childhood-education
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

NYC Will Open 7 New Early Education Centers This Fall: What To Know

The city will open seven early childhood education centers, adding 240 new 3-K seats this fall to improve access for families.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

NYC Will Open 7 New Early Education Centers This Fall: What To Know

The city will open seven early childhood education centers, adding 240 new 3-K seats this fall to improve access for families.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
#homelessness
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

More absences, lower grades: NYC leaving the educational needs of homeless students behind, report finds | amNewYork

Homeless students in NYC face significant educational challenges, including chronic absenteeism and frequent school transfers, impacting their academic performance.
NYC parents
fromCity & State NY
2 weeks ago

Report: Absenteeism, lagging test scores, school transfers soar for homeless NYC students

Homeless students in New York City face significant educational disparities, including chronic absenteeism and low test scores compared to their housed peers.
Education
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Speaker Julie Menin says Council can back big priorities without blowing the budget | amNewYork

Menin defends higher pay for paraprofessionals and revised home care bill as fiscally responsible, emphasizing long-term savings over upfront costs.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

City Council committee visit to Rikers Island focuses on treatment of incarcerated moms at troubled facility | amNewYork

New York City Council members toured Rikers Island to assess conditions and advocate for reforms, emphasizing transparency, dignity, and the eventual closure of the facility.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have reduced support for children with special educational needs due to a long-standing financial crisis.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

Pittsburgh Public Schools canceled in-person classes during the NFL draft to manage increased traffic and ensure student safety.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC wins court fight over magnet school funding tied to trans student policies

The Trump administration cannot withhold funding for NYC magnet schools over transgender student policies, as ruled by a federal judge.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Invitation-only: High-stakes admissions at an exclusive NYC public school

Hunter College High School has a low acceptance rate and is one of the least diverse public high schools in NYC.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

Judge says Trump administration improperly withheld funding from NYC schools over trans policy

The Trump administration improperly cut off funding to NYC public schools over policies protecting transgender students, violating Title IX procedures.
#nyc-public-schools
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
Education
fromBronx Times
3 weeks ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on 'Our Schools. Our Future' tour focusing on the future of public schools - Bronx Times

Student voices are essential for safety and decision-making in NYC public schools.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
Education
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

PODCAST: Students interview NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels about AI, school mergers, and more

Chancellor Kamar Samuels prioritizes safety, academic rigor, and integration in NYC public schools.
Education
fromBronx Times
3 weeks ago

NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits the Bronx on 'Our Schools. Our Future' tour focusing on the future of public schools - Bronx Times

Student voices are essential for safety and decision-making in NYC public schools.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
Music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Reclaiming creativity: The case for music education in NYC schools | amNewYork

Music education is foundational to student success, fostering creativity, resilience, engagement, leadership, and whole-child development in schools.
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

NYC students to spend about 20 fewer days in school than national peers. Learning likely suffers.

New York City K-12 students with perfect attendance are on track this year to be in school for 1,102 hours. That's about 20 fewer days than the national average, per the study, of about 1,231 hours in school each year.
Miscellaneous
Mental health
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Shifting from Punitive Discipline to Preventative Care in NYC Public Schools

Underinvestment in youth mental and behavioral healthcare drives school behavioral incidents leading to NYPD involvement, punitive measures, and racial disparities for New York City students.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Why Did ICE Take a Columbia Student?

This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student. Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.'
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Parents call for city to forgo any Upper West Side school closures after racist remarks in meeting

They're too dumb to know they're at a bad school," the parent, Alyson Friedman, could be heard saying at the meeting in February. Friedman, a parent at The Center School, also said, "If you train a Black person well enough, they'll know to use the back, you don't have to tell them anymore," a quote she misattributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Miscellaneous
#racism
Higher education
fromEdSurge
1 month ago

Why NYC Schools Invested in Coaching for Staff Outside the Classroom - EdSurge News

NYC Public Schools implemented executive coaching for central office staff to build resilience and clarity amid post-pandemic uncertainty, recognizing that central office effectiveness directly impacts classroom success.
#nyc-schools
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Goodbye, Regents. Hello, Portrait of a Graduate. NYC educators: Tell us what's next.

New York will replace Regents exams with a new evaluation framework called Portrait of a Graduate starting in the 2027-28 school year.
NYC parents
fromThe74million
1 month ago

Report: Schools Across New York Are The Most Segregated in the U.S.

New York state's public schools are the nation's most segregated, with school attendance zones directly overlapping 1938 redlining maps that excluded communities of color.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How education makes New York safer | amNewYork

Education programs in prisons reduce recidivism and increase employment, making them an overlooked but effective public safety solution that provides meaningful second chances.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

How are NYC schools using AI? Share your experience with us as the city prepares new guidance.

NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is developing an AI policy for schools while educators already use AI tools widely, with 67% of students reporting the technology harms critical thinking skills.
Education
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Bringing Climate Research to New York City's Classrooms

Over 500 NYC educators gathered at Columbia University's Teachers College for the third annual NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute to integrate climate education into K-12 classrooms and address gaps in climate curriculum implementation.
#gifted-programs
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC parents

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

fromFox News
1 month ago
NYC parents

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

NYC parents
fromAol
1 month ago

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

Mayor Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC public schools is driving parents toward private schools, which require intensive tutoring and networking to access.
fromFox News
1 month ago
NYC parents

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

Education
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
Education
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC nixes plan to close Upper West Side school amid outrage over parent's racist remarks

The education department reversed its plan to close Community Action School after a parent's racist comments at a public meeting sparked widespread condemnation and community backlash.
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