Heard Around Town
Politics
David Banks gets compliments from City Council on his performance in DC
The schools chancellor “did us proud,” one progressive said.
Protests
Politics
Tracking campus protests in New York
The “Gaza solidarity encampment” at Columbia university inspired similar pro-Palestinian demonstrations at campuses across the country. Here’s where they are in New York.
Education
Policy
City Council, Adams admin spar over early childhood education cuts
The program is more popular than ever – and it’s facing a $170 million budget reduction.
Education
Exclusive
Policy
Adams administration abandoned school desegregation measures, NYU report finds
The report found that Mayor Eric Adams has reversed many of his predecessor’s policies aimed at racial integration of public schools.
Education
Policy
David Banks testifies on antisemitism in schools before House subcommittee
Congress has been a tough place to visit for educational leaders recently.
Albany Agenda
Personality
SUNY chancellor John King talks budget wins and campus protests
The head of the state’s public university system discussed the police response to pro-Palestinian protest encampments and the fate of SUNY Downstate.
Protests
Policy
More than two-thirds of protesters arrested at Columbia and City College released with summonses
The majority of protesters have been released with summonses, but Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is charging 46 Columbia protesters with trespassing and 22 City College protesters with burglary.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Here’s what New York elected officials are saying about the Columbia University protests
Progressives have criticized the school for bringing in the NYPD to clear the encampment, while Republicans have called for the National Guard.
Education
Policy
Nearly 30,000 students shut out of city’s popular summer school program
Roughly 138,000 families applied for just 110,000 slots in the program, and funding shortfalls threaten to shrink the program.
Education
Policy
NYC commits $500 million for at-risk education programs
The funding will cover half the $1 billion hole left by expiring federal aid.
Education
Policy
Will New York start requiring students to fill out the FAFSA form?
Some state lawmakers say it’ll help more low-income students attend college.
New York State
Policy
Going down the mayoral control study rabbit hole
The state Education Department’s big report recommends a commission to evaluate mayoral control of New York City schools.
New York State
Policy
Hochul: Major Foundation Aid changes off the table for now in Albany
The governor said that by this time next year, the state will have a new formula to give schools enough time to prepare.
New York City
Policy
Funding set to expire for coordinators who help NYC’s homeless children
Having shelter-based assistance has aided families as they navigate the city’s school system.
Education
Policy
Even before Hochul proposed cuts, many school NY districts were struggling
COVID-19-related federal aid is running out, and tax revenues were also impacted by the pandemic.
News & Politics
Politics
Manhattan parent board’s anti-trans vote complicates debate over mayoral control of public schools
Progressives want to give greater control of public schools to parents – just not these parents.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes class size transparency bill
Compliance with lower class sizes has been a major sticking point in the push to renew mayoral control in Albany.
Education
Policy
How Hochul’s education budget proposal created chaos in one Long Island school district
Long Beach School District acted quickly to cut spending assuming the worst – that their district will no longer receive full “hold harmless” funding now or in the future.
Education
Policy
David Banks on pre-K, 3-K budget restoration: “I have great confidence”
The New York City schools chancellor warned of inevitable “trade-offs” as City Council members grilled officials over budget cuts.
Albany Agenda
Policy
New York’s legislative moms come out against school district funding cuts
The “Mom Squad” is appealing to Gov. Kathy Hochul as a fellow mom.
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