New York City
Politics
Richard Carranza’s biggest moments
The defining events of the New York City schools chancellor’s tenure
Education
Policy
How COVID-19 is inspiring new visions for higher education
Advocates say bold plans could help New York recover from the pandemic while addressing inequities.
Education
Policy
What to know about New York City’s school admissions changes
They’re the most significant shift to desegregate schools since de Blasio took office.
New York City
Politics
Indoor dining on the chopping block while NYC kids return to classrooms
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
Teachers wear red on Monday in solidarity with New York City public school educators
MORE-UFT caucus of the United Federation of Teachers leads campaign against the mayor, DOE, UFT
New York City
Policy
Elected officials, parents call for another chance for New York City students to opt into in-person learning
Staffing and space challenges will limit the availability of five days of in-person learning, but many say the option should open up again for families.
New York City
Policy
Avoidable or inevitable: How NYC schools were shut down
New York City backed itself into a shutdown by relying on a 3%
New York City
Policy
What we still don’t know about school closures
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said new safety protocols need to be created to reopen schools again.
Education
Policy
Should NYC’s schools close before indoor dining?
Probably not, according to recent scientific studies.
Education
Policy
Remote learning likely to continue after the pandemic
New York City prepares for the long haul.
Education
Policy
The inequities of remote learning
New reports reveal that students still do not have tablets or internet service required to participate in remote classes.
Education
Policy
Are in-person classes safer than expected?
New York City tested a significant portion of its students and teachers in early October. Out of 10,676 tests only 18 were positive.
Education
Policy
Quantifying the remote learning disparity in NYC
Remote attendance data was released for the first time.
Education
Policy
Schools closing again in Brooklyn and Queens
Coronavirus hot spots will face additional restrictions to avoid a wider citywide outbreak.
Education
Policy
School districts still laying off staff amid funding uncertainty
Though the state restored aid payments, schools are still preparing for possible cuts in the future.
Education
Policy
Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized
With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.
New York City
Politics
Rochester police chief fired and NYC schools delayed again
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
Policy
Why NYC Asian American students are opting for remote learning
Families in multigenerational homes and fears of the coronavirus drive choice to stay in virtual classrooms.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s about-face on reopening schools
A temporary setback could help the mayor in the long run.
Education
Policy