NYC Education Panel approves contract for computerized specialized high school exam
New York City’s school board voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night to approve a contract to computerize the entrance exam to several elite public high schools, ending several months of uncertainty over the test’s immediate future. Fourteen members of the Panel for Educational Policy, which has authority over Education Department contracts, voted to green-light a 5-year, $17 […]
Beyond the classroom: How NYC schools are getting creative to help struggling families
Twenty umbrellas. Two-dozen cotton pillow cases. Two-dozen hairbrushes. Twenty-eight mens’ long sleeve T-shirts. Thirty boxes of mac & cheese. Fifty-six Oreo snack packs. These are among the essentials a librarian at a high school in Jamaica, Queens, is raising money to purchase for students in her school’s multicultural club, most of whom are recent immigrants and lack […]
These 30 NYC schools will get help starting student publications through Journalism for All
A first-of-its kind initiative to expand access to student journalism in New York City public schools announced its inaugural class of 30 high schools on Friday. The high schools, which span all five boroughs, will receive professional development and a new curriculum to start journalism courses starting next year through Journalism for All. They will […]
School funding, cellphone ban, class size, Education issues Albany could tackle in 2025
Albany’s next legislative session kicks off this month with several key question marks for education policy. On the state level, there’s an ongoing debate over how to update the school funding formula, which sends roughly $24.9 billion to school districts — including more than $9.5 billion to New York City schools. Meanwhile, as Donald Trump […]
NYC expands career education program, offering students experience in HVAC industry and more
New York City is expanding a career education program to serve a total of 135 schools, city officials said Monday. The program will also add two new career pathways for students, offering experience in the professions of heating ventilation and air-conditioning, as well as human and social services. FutureReadyNYC, a signature initiative of Mayor Eric […]
Suspensions declined last year, but NYC schools issued more lengthy punishments
New York City students received fewer suspensions last school year, though the number of lengthy punishments ticked up, new data showed. Schools issued 27,724 suspensions during the 2023-24 school year, a 2.4% decline from the year before when the punishments roared back to pre-pandemic levels. Principal suspensions, which last five days or fewer and are […]
