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.
According to data the city released Thursday, the chronic absenteeism rate remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.
At 17, Bed-Stuy native Aaliyah Duah realized the key to closing the wealth gap was closing the information gap. Now 23, the David Prize winner is bringing relatable financial education to students across NYC.
As NYC students head back to school with a new AI moratorium and suggested screen time limits, relieved parents are using the rules to set boundaries at home.
A quarter of a century after Sept. 11, NYC teachers often face a unique challenge: conveying the gravity of a day many students never experienced firsthand. Three teachers share how they handle the anniversary as a new school year starts.
Many NYC students found their OMNY cards stopped working on Aug. 31, conflicting with official guidance that the cards last 365 days a year. The sudden coverage gap left families facing unexpected transit costs.
Beyond the city’s high-profile AI policy, here’s what’s changing at NYC public schools this year, from mandated curriculums and school avoidance liaisons to the future of the Regents exams.