An audit from the state comptroller reveals major concerns about student data privacy. Gaps in training, reporting delays, and lack of centralized tracking of school software could put NYC students at risk.
After a contentious proposal for an AI high school was nixed earlier this week, over 100 New Yorkers demanded a moratorium on artificial intelligence use in schools. The board meeting lasted seven hours.
A South Bronx middle school is starting career education earlier, giving tweens the opportunity to explore career options through local partnerships.
NYC launches online child care provider application portal, aiming to streamline ‘outdated’ process and fast-track center openings.
The Mayor’s Office of Child Care announced the NYC Child Care Hub, the first city-run directory and map lookup of all child care programs in the city.
New York City schools get first official AI guidance, including strict limits on grading and student data. The city hopes community feedback will shape remaining questions, like student privacy and AI effectiveness in the classroom.
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is promising new AI guidelines for NYC schools. Before the policy arrives, Chalkbeat wants to know how you’re already using these tools and what safeguards you’d like to see.
Next Generation Technology High School promises to “expand pathways connected to high-growth technology careers” using Google’s new AI education platform. Manhattan parents are fighting the proposal, as schools await city’s playbook on AI use.
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.
After years of families complaining about overcrowding, Queens High School for the Sciences will likely move in the fall. HBCU Early College Prep is also expected to get a new home.










