NYC is trying to convince thousands of private school families to waive their legal rights. Here’s what legal advocates say they should consider before signing.

In a letter shared this week, city officials promised teachers would have greater flexibility in how they implement the city’s reading curriculum mandate.

Schools issued 27,724 suspensions during the 2023-24 school year, a 2.4% decline year over year. But superintendent suspensions, which last six days or longer, ticked up about 1%.

The shortage is causing students to miss out on behavior support, vocational training, and it's even preventing some students from getting to school.

Advocates had widely criticized the 60-day eviction notices and are still pushing the city to eliminate them.

The plan represents the latest effort to address two pressing problems: A growing number of unsustainably small schools and longstanding gaps in support for struggling readers.

Collins landed a promotion and big raise after Eric Adams took office. Now she’s retiring amid allegations that she hasn’t been showing up to work.

Students will still take Regents exams across New York, but will not be required to pass them to earn a diploma.

Some experts said the public messaging efforts were a good first step but would likely have minimal impact.

Many families and educators had complained about having a one-day school week before the winter break.