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The debate is back: New York state leaders introduce bill to overhaul teacher evaluations
New York

3 hours ago

money talks

New York

5 hours ago

Funding for New York City homeless students, universal literacy in de Blasio’s executive budget

the race continues

New York

Updated 8 hours ago

Diving into charged debate, Nixon calls for immediate repeal of New York’s teacher evaluation law

making plans

New York

1 day ago

Push to curb academic segregation on the Upper West Side generates a backlash — and support

while you were sleeping

New York

17 hours ago

Bronx transfer school is shuttered after late-night vote, a first for Chancellor Carranza

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First Person

New York

April 16, 2018

‘So there I was, figuring it out myself’: A Brooklyn teen on why the city’s specialized high school prep wasn’t enough

The prep course offered by the city wasn't impressive, senior Hiba Hanoune writes.

First Person

New York

March 5, 2018

I’m a Bronx teacher, and I see up close what we all lose when undocumented students live with uncertainty

Because of their undocumented status, two of our top students did not qualify for financial aid, and without it, they could not afford college.

First Person

New York

November 9, 2017

What I learned about the limits of school choice in New York City from a mother whose child uses a wheelchair

A researcher interviewed a mother who found that "school choice" can ring hollow for parents whose children are differently abled.

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just deserts

New York

13 hours ago

These New York City neighborhoods have relatively few charter schools, according to a new report

The report, from a school choice advocacy group, says the analysis is meant to help policy makers, charter operators, and parents alike.

new math

New York

1 day ago

These 854 schools stand to benefit from New York City’s $125M funding boost

The new money won't be shared equally among the city's schools.

unforced error

New York

1 day ago

Mayor de Blasio says education department has culture of frivolous harassment complaints

De Blasio quickly tried to walk back some of his comments on Twitter.

money talks

New York

Updated 1 day ago

As battle over education funding divides Democrats, New York City mayor adds $125M to city’s schools

New York City schools are about to get a $125 million boost, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday. The new money means that all…

Future of Schools

MERGE AHEAD

New York

April 23, 2018

Wadleigh middle school is safe — for now — after Harlem community rallied to stop its closure

The education department pulled its proposal to cut Wadleigh’s middle school grades, but will begin laying the groundwork to combine middle schools in the building.

get out the vote

New York

April 19, 2018

Can schools encourage students to be more involved citizens? A new study suggests yes they can.

A new study concludes that Democracy Prep, network of charter schools, makes students far more likely to vote once they turn 18.

bills bills bills

New York

April 19, 2018

New legislation aims to diversify New York City’s elite high schools. Here are 3 reasons to be skeptical.

Specialized high schools have remained starkly segregated.

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Colorado

16 hours ago

Colorado teachers are rallying at the Capitol for more funding and higher pay. Follow the protest here.

Thousands of Colorado teachers are expected to protest at the state Capitol on Thursday and Friday. The teachers are rallying for more school funding and higher pay.

money talks

New York

Updated 1 day ago

As battle over education funding divides Democrats, New York City mayor adds $125M to city’s schools

New York City schools are about to get a $125 million boost, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday. The new money means that all…

New tools

Detroit

1 day ago

Eight things to know about Detroit’s big math and reading curriculum shift

Here’s what we know about the new materials and what we’ll be watching for in the months ahead.