Alex Zimmerman

NYC’s literacy curriculum mandate hinges on teacher training. Educators want more support.

Teacher training is critical to the success of NYC’s literacy mandate. Some teachers say they haven’t gotten enough support.

Alex Zimmerman

| November 27

FROM Chalkbeat New York

NYC’s Education Department loses $547 million to Eric Adams’ budget cuts

The cuts will affect universal preschool, wraparound services in community schools, and a popular summer school program.

Michael Elsen-Rooney

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Alex Zimmerman

| November 16

FROM Chalkbeat New York

With influx of migrants, NYC school enrollment ticks up for the first time in 8 years

About 915,000 children are enrolled in the city’s public schools, nearly 1% more than last year.

Alex Zimmerman

| November 15

FROM Chalkbeat New York

Participation in parent conferences has plunged 40%. Is Zoom to blame?

Parent-teacher conferences remain virtual in NYC. Some love it, some hate it. Overall, fewer are joining.

Amy Zimmer

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Alex Zimmerman

| November 9

FROM Chalkbeat New York

Mergers, migrants, curriculum mandates: NYC schools chief David Banks on his first 2 years

In an interview with Chalkbeat, NYC’s schools chief reflects on helming the nation’s largest school system.

Alex Zimmerman

| November 7

FROM Chalkbeat New York

Advocates demanded $1.25 billion to make NYC schools more accessible. They got $800 million.

Lack of access to school buildings has long been a barrier for students with physical disabilities.

Alex Zimmerman

| November 1

FROM Chalkbeat New York

NYC families push for special education open houses as high school admissions season heats up

Parents and advocates say traditional open houses may fill up quickly or gloss over special education.

Alex Zimmerman

| October 31

FROM Chalkbeat New York

NYPD plans to launch a school hotline for safety and mental health issues. Advocates are wary.

“The police should not deal with students’ mental health or behavioral issues at all, including bullying,” one advocate said.

Alex Zimmerman

| October 26

FROM Chalkbeat New York

As NYC eyes middle and high school literacy overhaul, it’s asking families to weigh in

Students and parents can participate in focus groups on Oct. 25 and 30 to discuss specific reading programs.

Alex Zimmerman

| October 19

FROM Chalkbeat New York

NYC push to diversify school contract spending off to a rocky start

Late last week, the Education Department began quietly rolling back the requirements for some pending contracts, Chalkbeat has learned.

Michael Elsen-Rooney

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Alex Zimmerman

| October 12