New York City Department of Education
Weisberg, the department’s second in command, oversees a sprawling portfolio. Can he keep the system steady in the wake of Banks’ sudden resignation and chaos at City Hall?
Student trips are up 36% since New York City switched to OMNY cards. Here are some key figures to help understand the new program.
The schedule lists roughly 40 meetings and events over a span of eight months covering more than 150 work days.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Aviles-Ramos has been a teacher, principal, acting superintendent, chief of staff for David Banks, and a deputy chancellor for family engagement.
Despite her lawsuit, teacher Karen Marder plans to stay at Hillcrest long term. She recently became a dean.
Under Banks, the Education Department blocked ChatGPT. Now, the schools chief says AI is going to transform the nation’s largest school system.
All NYC elementary schools must use one of three reading programs starting this fall. Here’s a parent-friendly breakdown of the similarities and differences between them.
P.S. 482 Albee Square Montessori Public School in Downtown Brooklyn is one of nine new public schools opening this fall.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams said New York City isn't yet ready to institute a systemwide school cell phone ban
Grieve helped attract private companies to get involved with the city’s new career-connected learning opportunities, including intensive apprenticeships.
Some preschools are still scheduling short days at the beginning of the school year to ease in children, a practice the Education Department wants to end.
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.
Proponents of a ban hope that a more consistent and proactive citywide policy could avert some of the daily conflicts over cellphones.
Education Department officials acknowledged ‘multi-year’ reimbursement delays, but vowed to clear the backlog.
Despite a recent City Council resolution, the city’s Education Department has given no indication it will implement a universal dress code policy for the coming school year.
Long-term suspensions, which last more than five days, increased 5.5% compared with the same period in 2022. Less severe principal suspensions fell slightly.
Higher-poverty schools, which already experience a greater degree of teacher churn, may shed even more of their educators as principals across the city scramble to find teachers to staff smaller classes.
The city enlisted Accenture to help analyze supply and demand for preschool seats. Their initial findings, obtained through a public records request, don’t shed much light on the topic.