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Education
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1 month agoOpinion: 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.
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Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 weeks agoBrooklyn acting superintendent wins permanent job despite social media flap, letter-writing blitz
Erin Lynch-Reyes has been appointed as the permanent superintendent of District 21 despite controversy surrounding her husband's alleged defamation on social media.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week agoBody-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
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NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks agoMore 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.
Social justice
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month agoThe Fight for Parents' Access to Higher Ed
Student parents face systemic barriers including childcare costs, food insecurity, and transportation challenges that limit college access and completion, requiring institutional and policy reforms.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month agoAt Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, student talent program helps Brooklyn teens find passion and purpose * Brooklyn Paper
Growing up, I struggled to figure out what made sense for me, what made me me. When I joined the drum line and felt that community, everything clicked. It made me a better person. It gave me something to fight for.
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromCity Limits
2 months agoOpinion: 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.
fromGothamist
1 month agoParents 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
fromNew York Post
2 months agoOutrage as NY teacher ousted after helping kids start a Turning Point USA club at high school
Jennifer Fasulo, a Spanish teacher at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, a Syracuse suburb, was placed on a paid leave of absence on Jan. 30, just weeks after she offered to help students establish a Club America, the high school division of the Charlie Kirk co-founded conservative group, her supporters say.
US politics
New York City
fromChalkbeat
1 month agoMamdani's former Albany colleagues aren't handing over mayoral control without a fight
Mayor Mamdani reversed his campaign position to maintain mayoral control of NYC schools, but faces Albany resistance as neither legislative chamber proposed extending it in their budget proposals.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago'We can breathe': Staff, students celebrate Achievement First Ujima High School's new building in East New York * Brooklyn Paper
I feel a tremendous amount of gratitude because it took an inordinate amount of work and uncertainty to get to this point, so now that we're finally here, we can breathe. The new school features large classrooms with plenty of natural light and additional shared spaces for clubs, sports and after-school programs.
Brooklyn
Higher education
fromNewsday
1 month agoSUNY approves rule that could oust NCC leader by August
SUNY trustees approved a regulation limiting interim president appointments to one year, effectively removing Nassau Community College's interim president Maria Conzatti by August 1, 2024, prompting the college board to sue SUNY within 24 hours.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months agoNew public high school proposed for Mill Basin site
MILL BASIN - A NEW PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL may be built in Mill Basin. The city's School Construction Authority is currently reviewing a vacant lot and parking area at 7001 Avenue U, according to . The proposed school would span the full block between East 70th and East 71st streets, from Veterans Avenue to Avenue U, and serve about 676 students.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoMAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Free childcare for two thousand two-year-olds coming to priority neighborhoods this fall | amNewYork
Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches first phase of 2K program providing free full-day child care to 2,000 toddlers in high-need neighborhoods across Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens starting fall.
Higher education
fromEdSurge
1 month agoWhy 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.
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NYC parents
fromAol
1 month agoMamdani'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.
NYC parents
fromAol
1 month agoMamdani'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.
Higher education
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1 month agoReport ranks some NY colleges as 'most hostile' to free speech | Fingerlakes1.com
A CAIR report identifies Columbia University and CUNY as the most restrictive campuses for pro-Palestinian speech, with 51 universities evaluated for suppressing Gaza-related discourse and pro-Palestine protests.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago70% of Staten Island students skipped school after Mamdani rejected remote learning
Staten Island schools remained open after a major blizzard despite 70% student absenteeism and severe transportation challenges, drawing criticism for not switching to remote learning.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month agoHow 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.
#ai-and-computer-science-education
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 month agoNYC is proposing a public high school with an AI focus. Parents are pushing back.
New York City proposes Next Generation Technology High School, a screened admissions high school focused on AI and computer science, replacing Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women, but families oppose the plan citing concerns about curriculum control by tech companies.
Education
fromRoute Fifty
1 month agoManhattan proposal for NYC's first AI-focused public high school sparks pushback
New York City proposes Next Generation Technology High School, a screened admissions high school focused on AI and computer science, but families oppose it due to concerns about curriculum control by tech companies and the closure of Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women.
fromNew York Family
2 months agoNew York Family Ultimate Camp Fairs Are a Great Place to Start
Looking for the perfect school fit for your child? The Bronx Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo is your one-stop destination to explore top charter schools in the Bronx and Manhattan. Meet representatives from a variety of schools, learn about their programs, and discover the best educational options for your family. Then don't miss the Bronx Charter School Fair , hosted by Bronx Family & amNY!
Education
fromNew York Family
2 months agoThis New Bronx Charter School Will Be Open 12 Hours a Day - New York Family
A new Bronx charter school is opening with a 50-week calendar and 7 am-7 pm hours, designed to better align with working parents' schedules. School: Strive Charter School (public charter), Bronx - grades K-4 Address: 604 E. 139th St. Hours: 7 am-7 pm Weekday schedule: Drop-off 7-9 a.m. + pick-up 4:30-7 p.m. (both flexible) Extras: Optional weekend programming + planned 50-week calendar Meals: Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on open days
Education
Education
fromGothamist
1 month agoNYC 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.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
2 months agoMichael Pisseri on Turning Around Schools and Trusting the Process
Michael Pisseri built a successful education career through discipline, process-focused leadership, and steady improvement, transforming underperforming schools into high-achieving institutions while maintaining focus on student outcomes and school culture.
Education
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1 month agoIn Durham Region schools, chronic absenteeism is on the rise. Is poor mental health to blame? | CBC News
Chronic absenteeism in Durham District School Board has surged 75% in elementary and 52% in secondary schools since 2018-19, with unexcused absences and illness-related absences rising sharply despite modest enrollment growth.
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