Politics & Policy
Vladimir Kogan argues school governance is built around adult incentives, not student learning. He lays out three fixes — from election timing to growth data.
The City Council heard testimony on Wednesday about the bill, which is part of a package that would also restrict protests at houses of worship.
NYC public school attendance dipped to 63% Tuesday after a record snow storm. Mayor Mamdani said remote learning was off the table because of device access issues after midwinter break.
The long-term math can work but it depends on voter support and economic growth.
The Education Department has used a series of interagency agreements to move important functions to other agencies as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the department.
New York City schools will have a traditional snow day Monday. Mayor Zohran Madmani made the call on Sunday afternoon as a major storm threatened the area.
One planning commissioner said he worried the school’s original industrial location could result in a child “ending up underneath a cement truck.”
The state’s next commissioner of education plans to find the root causes of school budget deficits, expand academic recovery efforts, and support schools in implementing AI.
State leaders in Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Oklahoma want teachers to face consequences when they facilitate student protests.
It’s unclear where Riverstone is located now since its building was shut down in late January.
An exchange between two education writers on the value of admitting students who need remedial support to selective universities like UCSD.
Newark Public Schools and other districts could see upgrades to their buildings under a new bill proposed by Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz that would ask voters to authorize state bonds.
New Jersey’s incoming education leader has experience leading literacy initiatives in Texas and is expected to bring her expertise to the state's literacy efforts, among other areas.
It’s not clear if Riverstone is still providing instruction to students.
Critics of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics say they’re profoundly damaging students’ ability to learn and feel safe, and they're calling on Congress to act.
This could leave parents and policymakers in the dark on school performance.
“Let’s start with a clean slate, free of perception of impropriety and the shadow of conflict of interest,” said one board member.
The teacher hit and shoved the toddlers, called them racial slurs, and yelled in their faces, according to state inspection reports.
He’s one of the only top Democrats talking about schools, but his track record is controversial
During her Tuesday inauguration, Sherrill made few mentions about education but pledged to address concerns about safety, education, and economic stability for New Jersey residents.