New York City may have to vote on a schools budget. Again.

Following weeks of public outcry over cuts to school funding, a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education budget back to the City Council, but the fight isn’t over yet: Adams’ office plans to appeal.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Jeff Coltin
• August 5, 2022

NYC City Council, mayor’s office negotiate possible deal to shift around $250 million to school budgets

The deal follows intense backlash to budget cuts and public outcry.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 20, 2022

New York City Council members apologize for school budget vote

Progressive council members expressed regret on Monday for signing off on $215 million in cuts to schools in the fiscal year 2023 budget.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 18, 2022

Summer Rising gets off to a stronger start, but still with some bumps

While there have been some logistical issues hampering staffing and transportation, providers say this year’s rollout has made significant strides over last.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 12, 2022

On determining NYC class sizes, all eyes turn to Hochul

The state Legislature voted to reduce class sizes to the mayor’s chagrin, and now the governor is facing pressure on all sides.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 29, 2022

Eric Adams expresses confidence that Albany will extend mayoral control of schools

“We are excited about the energy we are receiving from Albany,” the mayor said Monday.

• By Sara Dorn
• May 9, 2022

City Council grills education officials on support for students in foster care

A new division for students in foster care was announced last year but won’t be staffed up until this summer, education officials said.

• By Annie McDonough
• April 20, 2022

Will Eric Adams’ Gifted & Talented expansion address inequity in the program?

Experts weigh in on Adams’ plan to expand the controversial program.

• By Annie McDonough
• April 15, 2022

NYC unveils changes to ‘gifted’ program, adding 1,000 seats to third grade

• By Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York
• April 14, 2022

Does David Banks stand a chance against the bureaucracy?

The New York City schools chancellor is committed to cutting through red tape.

• By Jared McCallister
• April 11, 2022

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants New Yorkers to finish their college degrees

She said ‘keep your eyes on the council,’ promising to hold Eric Adams’ administration accountable.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 30, 2022

Higher Education Power 100: Driving diversity on campus

College and university officials who are making their schools more inclusive.

• By Julia Santiago
• March 30, 2022

Will CUNY move closer to offering free tuition?

New York City and state lawmakers are negotiating budgets, which if approved, would mark the first step in helping the university system drop its costs to students.

• By Sara Dorn
• March 28, 2022

Hochul’s proposal to extend mayoral control of NYC schools to four years gets pushback

Education leaders and elected officials speaking at a public hearing wanted a shorter extension and to start a discussion on how the schools would be governed going forward.

• By Megan McGibney
• March 4, 2022

David Banks lays out vision for expanding remote learning

The New York City schools chancellor also spoke about prioritizing literacy, expanding career training and eliminating waste in a wide-ranging address.

• By Annie McDonough
• March 2, 2022

New York students face anxiety and fear as they continue to navigate pandemic schooling

Kids have had a rough couple of years of instability and loss. Behavioral issues and academic uncertainty continue to impact their mental health.

• By Clem Richardson
• January 25, 2022

Eric Adams clarifies stance on remote learning

The mayor said the city will keep schools open, a day after suggesting he was warming to a remote learning option.

• By Sara Dorn
• January 14, 2022

Pace University navigates COVID-19, clinches national contest and looks to future

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the school across from City Hall in Lower Manhattan won the 18th annual national College Fed Challenge and enrolled its largest incoming class of first-year students.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• January 10, 2022

NYC teachers are stretched thin as COVID-19 surges in schools

More than 14,000 students and staff have tested positive since winter break.

• By Sara Dorn
• January 5, 2022

NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists all is well with the UFT amid schools battle

Adams made the declaration days after members of the union filed a lawsuit seeking remote schooling as COVID-19 cases surge.

• By Sara Dorn
• January 4, 2022