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Charter schools, funding, and the SHSAT: What we’re watching if Democrats flip New York’s Senate
New York
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it's official

New York
1 day ago

Brooklyn middle schools eliminate ‘screening’ as New York City expands integration efforts


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to the races

New York
2 days ago

Jia Lee, a special education teacher and union gadfly, wants to be New York’s next lieutenant governor

awards season

New York
September 18, 2018

For the first time in two decades, New York’s Teacher of the Year hails from New York City — and West Africa

regents roundup

New York
September 17, 2018

Regents support a new way of evaluating charter schools and soften penalties for schools with high opt-out rates

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First Person

First Person

New York
August 28, 2018

As an advocate, I want District 15’s school integration plan to move forward. As a dad, I want it no less.

It's justified as a means of rewarding elementary-schoolers’ “work.” But the system just favors the privileged, and I don’t want my white son to think that's normal.

First Person

New York
June 22, 2018

I’ve spent years studying the link between SHSAT scores and student success. The test doesn’t tell you as much as you might think.

A standardized test does not predict as well as past school performance, indicating that Mayor Bill de Blasio seems headed in the right direction.

First Person

New York
June 19, 2018

I fight for integrated schools in New York City. I’m also Asian-American. Mayor de Blasio, let’s talk.

Shino Tanikawa explains why she's concerned about the rollout of the mayor's plan to integrate New York City's specialized schools — and how the process can be salvaged.

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equity questions

New York
September 17, 2018

New York City schools with greatest share of low-income students lag in funding, analysis finds

Despite having more than twice as many low-income students, highest-need schools receive just 15 percent more funding, according to the report.

look ahead

New York
September 14, 2018

Four things New York City schools chancellor Richard Carranza says he’ll focus on this year

Richard Carranza spoke before an influential group of business and education leaders Friday morning to reiterate his vision for New York City schools…

upset

New York
September 14, 2018

Progressive Democrats’ surprise wins in N.Y. primaries leave charter school advocates in limbo

A longstanding threat to charter school growth could become more pressing this year now that progressive Democrats are poised to claim more seats in New…

talking testing

New York
September 14, 2018

New York officials soften potential penalties for schools where many students opt out of tests

Under the initial rules, districts that had high opt-out rates for five years could have to set aside Title I funding, which is earmarked for high-poverty schools.

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Just say no

New York
September 13, 2018

New York bans the use of federal, state money to buy guns for schools

New York will not allow schools to use federal or state money to buy guns, according to a memo sent Wednesday by state…

showdown

New York
September 12, 2018

How the winner of the Cuomo vs. Nixon race for New York governor could shape education policy

Education seemed destined for the spotlight in New York’s gubernatorial election, with a longtime school-funding activist facing off against a governor whose school…

barriers to entry

New York
September 12, 2018

Eighty percent of NYC schools aren’t fully accessible to students with physical disabilities. Activists say $850 million could make a dent.

Roughly 80 percent of New York City’s school buildings are not completely accessible to students with physical disabilities — and a coalition of…

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future of work

Chicago
1 day ago

How Chicago schools are using cool classes like aviation and game design to repopulate neighborhood schools

Schools see career-education classes as a means of attracting students who had fled local schools and also of teaching fundamental skills and concepts.

it's official

New York
1 day ago

Brooklyn middle schools eliminate ‘screening’ as New York City expands integration efforts

The changes mark one of the most far-reaching integration efforts under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration.

New Arrivals

Detroit
1 day ago

In a letter to Betsy DeVos, Michigan officials highlight the plight of refugee students — and ask for testing waiver

To teachers who work with recently arrived refugee students, the problem is clear: Although their students will eventually learn English, their language skills…