Julian Shen-Berro

Julian Shen-Berro

Reporter, Chalkbeat New York

Julian Shen-Berro is a reporter for Chalkbeat New York. He previously covered city politics at Politico and breaking news at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Columbia University.

Wednesday’s device seizures were the latest move in a swirl of law enforcement inquiries surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, his administration, and his campaign.

Maud Maron was removed from her post for allegedly violating city regulations governing the conduct of parent leaders. A judge is now calling those regulations into question.

The current policy was adopted by city agencies in March — eliminating a five-day quarantine requirement and instructing individuals to remain at home until their symptoms improve.

From school enrollment shifts to a possible cell phone ban, these are some of the key issues we’re watching in New York City schools this year.

Jahsani Peters, a rising senior at Forest Hills High School, has spent the past two years helping reduce local community violence in Queens.

Through an Albert Einstein College of Medicine summer program, these Bronx high schoolers gain hands-on experience working in cancer research labs.

The new tool is being developed through a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s BluePrint Labs. Officials said the timeline for its release remains unclear.

Average English scores dropped more in districts that adopted new reading curriculums, though experts urged caution in interpreting aggregate test score results.

The state’s Education Department has released preliminary exam scores, and families can view their student’s results in their NYC Schools Accounts. City data will be released in the fall.