Education
Policy
‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Schools names smaller class size working group
A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.
Policy
Policy
Neighborhood violence has caused a jump in weapons seizures at New York City schools
Students are carrying weapons to protect themselves on the way to school.
Policy
Policy
New York City school safety officers date back nearly 70 years
There’s a long history of police patrolling the city’s schools.
Policy
Policy
Will dyslexia screening be Eric Adams’ signature issue?
It’s a top goal, and a personal one. But parts of his agenda, like a screening program at Rikers, are nowhere to be seen.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students
Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.
Policy
Policy
Dueling approaches on the impact of charter schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed lifting the regional charter school cap. The dueling rallies – led by prominent Black leaders – offered a look into the intraparty divide over charter schools as both sides argued its impact.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report calls for renewed funding for CUNY-wide college success program
Accelerate, Complete, and Engage has in some cases boosted graduation rates by about 18%.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 Higher Education Power 100
New York’s most influential college and university leaders.
Personality
Personality
Three New York universities name first women presidents
Fordham University, Columbia University, and New York University have all hired women to lead them in the past year, marking historic milestones for the universities.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Will John King stop SUNY from spiraling?
He’s no stranger to the New York education world. Now, he hopes to save the state’s struggling public universities.
Education
Policy
Who should bear the cost of upgrading SUNY and CUNY? Hochul says students are part of the answer
New York’s public colleges need financial assistance, but fears of enrollment declines and burdening middle-class students have made the governor’s plan proposal unpopular with students, staff and some lawmakers.
Education
Exclusive
Policy
Exclusive: New York City schools to create working group on phasing in smaller class sizes
Parents, school leaders and advocates are being asked about their interest in joining the effort in a new survey released today.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Increasing CUNY and SUNY tuition is a working and middle-class tax increase in disguise
It’s time for the state to reinvest in both institutions and follow through on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vision for higher education.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Neurodiversity shouldn’t be a barrier for children
In a Q&A, Beth Rosenberg, an educator and mom turned social entrepreneur who founded Teck Kids Unlimited, discusses how the nonprofit is helping children with autism and other challenges obtain new skills, develop a passion and pursue meaningful opportunities.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: This month, it's dollars and dreams for young New Yorkers
Almost 145,000 children were signed up for New York City Scholarship accounts via NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit focused on after school success holds symposium to address NYC youth needs during COVID-19 recovery
The half-day event held by the Partnership for After School Education brought together 60 education stakeholders from across the city and state.
Heard Around Town
Policy