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Foundation surprises Sunset Park teacher with $25K check for excellence award

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NYC parents

NYC Schools' Calendar Error: Last-Minute Calendar Change Frustrates Principals

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidates sound off on selective high school admissions and the SHSAT

The SHSAT is a contentious issue in NYC's education system, highlighting the disparities in admissions to specialized high schools.

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NYC attendance crisis proves the DOE and UFT don't care if kids learn

New York City's public school system struggles with chronic absenteeism, with systemic policies undermining student accountability and education.

NYC education panel votes to close Brooklyn school, open new 'literacy academy'

New York City will close M.S. 394 and replace it with Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy to better serve struggling readers.

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Dan Weisberg is stepping down. Here's what the No. 2 schools official says he's learned.

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Foundation surprises Sunset Park teacher with $25K check for excellence award

Emily Chandler, a special education teacher, was awarded the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing her exceptional impact on students.

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NYC Schools' Calendar Error: Last-Minute Calendar Change Frustrates Principals

New York City's Education Department made a scheduling error regarding Eid al-Adha, frustrating school principals.

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidates sound off on selective high school admissions and the SHSAT

The SHSAT is a contentious issue in NYC's education system, highlighting the disparities in admissions to specialized high schools.

fromNew York Post

NYC attendance crisis proves the DOE and UFT don't care if kids learn

New York City's public school system struggles with chronic absenteeism, with systemic policies undermining student accountability and education.

NYC education panel votes to close Brooklyn school, open new 'literacy academy'

New York City will close M.S. 394 and replace it with Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy to better serve struggling readers.

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3 weeks ago

Black Student Enrollment Shrinks At NYC's Top High Schools

Black student admissions to NYC's selective high schools, like Stuyvesant, are drastically low, raising concerns about diversity and educational equity.

How national immigration politics hung over the graduation ceremony of one Bronx high school.

Graduating seniors at ELLIS Preparatory Academy are overcoming significant challenges, but the detention of a fellow student underscores ongoing immigration issues affecting their community.

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Queens high school student detained after immigration court hearing, officials say

We are deeply saddened to learn that one of our students was detained by ICE while attending a legal hearing to seek asylum. This young person should be returning home from school today, surrounded by family - not facing detention.

NYC parents

NYC politics

Staffing shortages and the future of school safety: Mayoral candidates weigh in

The decline of NYPD school safety agents highlights a significant shift in NYC's approach to school safety amid evolving educational and political dynamics.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYC school system extends winter break by one day to fix awkward return date

NYC public schools are adding an extra day off after winter recess to enhance the holiday experience and avoid awkward returns.

fromNew York Family

NYC Public Schools Extend Winter Break: No School Jan. 2 - New York Family

NYC public schools extended winter break by making January 2, 2026, a day off for students.

fromTime Out New York

NYC schools are banning smartphones this fall

The 'bell-to-bell' rule bans smartphone use in NYC public schools to address mental health and distraction issues.

Community Education Council elections create fresh headaches after city pauses voting

The NYC elected parent council voting was paused due to technical issues, frustrating parents and candidates after difficulties faced in previous elections.