It’s back to school for NYC. Here are 6 issues to watch this year.
On the last day of school in June, many educators and families exhaled, looking forward to a brighter year in September. Vaccination rates tracked up, and COVID numbers dropped. The…
NYC Dept. of Education health screening website goes down on first day of school
FILE – In this Oct. 29, 2020, file photo, student Tai Nguyen, right, works on his laptop as instructor Chaya Baras, left, helps student Kenny Scottborough, 19, navigate an online…
NYC issues vaccine mandate for Department of Education teachers and staff
Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across NYC All Department of Education staff will…
NYC schools expand mental health support for students as pandemic leaves kids in crisis
Dr. Dave A. Chokshi is New York City’s Health Commissioner, Meisha Porter is the New York City Schools Chancellor and Chirlane McCray is the first lady of New York City.…
NYC Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams could face these education issues
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams narrowly won the Democratic mayoral primary, according to the Associated Press. In the city’s first election determined by ranked-choice voting, Adams pulled ahead Tuesday of…
6 education issues the next mayor of NYC must confront
New York City will head to the polls this November to elect a new mayor, and he or she won’t just take the reins at City Hall. Whoever wins the…
Which NYC education issues are worth watching in state’s new legislative session?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – When the new legislative session starts Wednesday for New York State lawmakers, several issues will be on the table, including education. As New York faces a…
NYC education issues to follow during Albany’s new legislative session
State lawmakers are preparing to start a new legislative session on Jan. 6 where the No. 1 focus will be money — and how much can be salvaged for all…