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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.

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.

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.

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NYC parents

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

4 weeks ago

NYC parents

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

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.

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.

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.

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NYC parents

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

4 weeks ago

NYC parents

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

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.

fromBuzzFeed

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

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.

3 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.

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.

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.

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.

fromBuzzFeed

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

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.

3 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.

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.

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

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

Brooklyn

Grocery grab nets Brooklyn player $50K Powerball prize

Brooklyn

Brooklyn store sells $50K Powerball ticket

NYC parents

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

Brooklyn

Grocery grab nets Brooklyn player $50K Powerball prize

Brooklyn

Brooklyn store sells $50K Powerball ticket

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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Brooklyn

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

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

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.

fromBrooklyn Paper

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Brooklyn

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

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.

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.

LGBT

US Supreme Court to hear LGBTQ+ books in schools case

Supreme Court to decide on parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ books in schools.

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LGBT

ACLU and LGBTQ+ groups defend Maryland schools' LGBTQ+ curriculum in Supreme Court filing

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC parents

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

fromAustin Monitor

NYC parents

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

US news

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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.

LGBT

US Supreme Court to hear LGBTQ+ books in schools case

Supreme Court to decide on parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ books in schools.

fromAdvocate.com

LGBT

ACLU and LGBTQ+ groups defend Maryland schools' LGBTQ+ curriculum in Supreme Court filing

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC parents

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

fromAustin Monitor

NYC parents

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

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Law

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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

Supreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children's Books in Schools

Law

fromwww.twincities.com

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

Supreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children's Books in Schools

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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5 months ago

Education

Mayor Adams seeks to pour more good money after bad in surrender to teaching unions before election

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SF parents

Letters: Chronically underfunded Acalanes schools need Measure T

5 months ago

Education

Mayor Adams seeks to pour more good money after bad in surrender to teaching unions before election

fromwww.mercurynews.com

SF parents

Letters: Chronically underfunded Acalanes schools need Measure T

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Chicago

fromTravel + Leisure

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

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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.

fromScary Mommy

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