NYC commits $167 million to shore up early childhood education system amid federal threatsMayor Adams reverses funding cuts to early childhood education in NYC, securing $112 million for preschool programs amid challenges to funding.
Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal resultsExorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets.
NYC commits $167 million to shore up early childhood education system amid federal threatsMayor Adams reverses funding cuts to early childhood education in NYC, securing $112 million for preschool programs amid challenges to funding.
Exclusive | Some NYC schools spending massive amounts on per-pupil budgets - but show dismal resultsExorbitant school spending doesn't correlate with improved student performance, with many schools showing poor results despite high budgets.
Fruit, veggie snacks to continue in NYC schools after memo said 'funding issue' to squash programNYC will continue providing fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to public school kids despite USDA funding cuts.
Official overseeing NYC reading overhaul steps down to run Brooklyn schoolJason Borges will leave his position to start a school for students with reading challenges, showcasing a shift in NYC's literacy education leadership.
New schools chancellor Aviles-Ramos talks cellphone bans, class size and why family empowerment is keyFamily empowerment will be a key focus for NYC's new Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
Official overseeing NYC reading overhaul steps down to run Brooklyn schoolJason Borges will leave his position to start a school for students with reading challenges, showcasing a shift in NYC's literacy education leadership.
New schools chancellor Aviles-Ramos talks cellphone bans, class size and why family empowerment is keyFamily empowerment will be a key focus for NYC's new Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
GoFundMe campaign for boy's funeral surpasses goalThe GoFundMe for Cayden Thompson raised over $7,800 to support funeral expenses after his tragic train surfing accident.
Disney trips meant for homeless NYC students went to school employees' familiesNYC school employees fraudulently used funds meant for homeless students for personal trips, violating trust and oversight regulations.
Bard High School Opens New Brownsville CampusBard High School Early College Brooklyn opens as a new campus, offering students an Associate in Arts degree alongside a New York State Regents Diploma.
City's math scores improve slightly; reading dips reflect transition to new curriculaNYC Public Schools recorded improvements in math scores for 2023-24, but faced a decline in English Language Arts proficiency.
NYC families wait years to get reimbursed for transit when school buses fail to showCaregivers face years-long payment delays for school transportation expenses reimbursement.
NYC public schools looking for new cooks, nutrition managers for upcoming school yearNYC public schools are hiring cooks and nutrition managers for various roles for the upcoming school year.
NYC families rush to sign up for Summer Rising. Then kids often don't show up.Low attendance at NYC's Summer Rising program raises questions about its effectiveness and use of resources.
Check out the sleek new OMNY cards that will offer NYC students free ridesNYC public school students will receive new OMNY cards for free subway trips, replacing old MetroCards, offering more flexibility and accessibility.
A Brooklyn 'gifted' school wins first exemption from NYC curriculum mandateBrooklyn School of Inquiry granted exemption from NYC reading curriculum mandate, raising questions about equity and the process.
Schools watchdog begs DOE to ban teacher-student texting in effort to stop sex abuseElectronic grooming via cell phones is a significant issue in NYC public schools.
Randi Weingarten says teachers are 'frustrated' with NYC's reading curriculum mandateUnion leader criticizes NYC literacy curriculum mandate, lacks adequate teacher support.
NYC schools say goodbye to this school year. And hello to 2024-25.Chalkbeat follows NYC's school year with curriculum changes, political strife, and budget concerns.
Just 10 Black students admitted to Stuyvesant, as officials trumpet modest diversity gainsDespite slightly increased offers for Black and Latino students, NYC's specialized high schools remain deeply segregated, spotlighting ongoing diversity challenges.