More than 138,000 public school students lived in temporary housing last year as long commutes and shelter placements far from schools fueled chronic absenteeism.
With hundreds of programs across five boroughs, applying to high school in NYC can feel overwhelming. Here’s what families need to know about admissions tiers, lottery numbers, and building a balanced list.
Sean McFadden, a teacher at Eagle Academy for Young Men II, wants to amplify perspectives often missing from climate science conversations. He’s being recognized with the 2026 Julian Robertson Award for Excellence in Teaching.
At a packed Manhattan town hall, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones challenged NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels on his vision for desegregating the school system.
At a tense town hall, New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones pressed schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels on his plan to integrate NYC schools. The chancellor offered few specifics or timelines.
Navigating NYC’s vast public school system can be overwhelming. Education journalists share key data points and red flags you need to know to find the right fit for your child.
A major overhaul of NYC’s after-school contracts left some programs understaffed and some parents in a bind. Now, two schools are already turning back to their former providers.
10 years after her viral essay championing a high-poverty public school, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones shares her daughter’s academic struggles. The revelation has reignited debates over school integration, parent choice, and what truly drives student success.
Alan Ong, a state assembly aide, will lead NYC’s Panel for Educational Policy. The volunteer body votes on major policies and contracts.
The New York City Council is boosting funding for high school journalism, aiming to give thousands more students access to journalism classes and student media outlets.