Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Shelley Mayer: Show me the education money

The state Senate education chair says new federal money should supplement, not replace, state funding.

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

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

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

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

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.