Teens Talk Back

‘Mr. Mayor, we cannot afford to wait.’ Teen group says New York City diversity plan doesn’t move fast enough.
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Nevermind

New York

February 14, 2019

Amazon dropped its plans to come to New York City. Here’s what that could mean for schools.

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New York

February 14, 2019

We’ve watched as schools have responded to the Parkland shooting with more police. What we actually need: counselors and teachers of color

mind the gap

New York

February 13, 2019

New raises continue to leave some New York City pre-K teachers behind

Complaint Department

New York

February 13, 2019

UFT targets overcrowded classes in its first major complaint under New York City’s new teacher contract

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New York

February 4, 2019

Computer science can change how students who struggle in math see themselves. I’ve watched it happen.

Far too many high school students have walked into my classroom with a fixed idea of how much they can accomplish. That mindset is…

First Person

New York

January 17, 2019

We study school choice and gentrification. Here’s how New York City should prepare for Amazon.

Where policymakers might go wrong is trusting that school integration will happen on its own.

how we got here

New York

January 11, 2019

I’m a white teacher who chose a high-poverty school for my daughter. Here’s why.

I'm not immune to worrying that my daughter will miss out if I don’t fight for entry into schools that get all the buzz. But I know true equity means giving up privilege.

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New York

February 12, 2019

An NYC task force released a new school diversity report. Here are 4 questions we’re asking about the city’s plans.

The group’s recommendations do not clarify how they should be implemented, and the responsibility for translating them into policy will fall to Mayor Bill de Blasio.

work ahead

New York

February 12, 2019

De Blasio’s School Diversity Advisory Group issues its first report — but it doesn’t touch the SHSAT or gifted and talented

After integration advocates found themselves underwhelmed by official plans to spur more diversity in New York City schools…

tracking success

New York

February 11, 2019

With more pathways to a high school diploma, New York education officials wonder about student success after graduation

Now, some Regents are wondering whether the pathways are actually helping students stay successful after they turn their tassels, and if these alternative routes are accessible for all students.

behind the budget

New York

February 10, 2019

Budget dance among items on New York Regents to-do list this week

Budget talks, graduation rates and struggling schools are on the agenda Monday for state education policymakers.

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Follow the money

New York

February 8, 2019

Mayor de Blasio proposes $300 million for special education staff, beefing up programs

Most of this money will be used to add more teachers and paraprofessionals to “implement individualized education programs," and a portion of it would go toward programs in bilingual special education and autism spectrum disorder.

getting active

New York

February 8, 2019

In offshoot of Black Lives Matter movement, students push for changes in New York City schools

More diverse school staff members, updated curriculum, more counselors, and changes to how school discipline issues are handled. Those are the…

a new plan

New York

February 8, 2019

These 50 New York City schools could boost teacher pay and get other perks under new Bronx Plan

City officials on Friday announced 50 schools that will be allowed to boost certain staffers’ salaries and give teachers formal decision-making power in…

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