Public schools
Critics have said the city should set aside funds for students in transitional housing and foster care.
May 19, 3:50 PM
Now the city will consider all incumbent superintendents in the finalist pool of candidates.
May 16, 6:13 PM
“We don’t intend to leave funds unspent,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said on Tuesday.
May 12, 7:01 AM
While principals can request arts funding, they can use the money for whatever they choose.
May 11, 5:00 AM
Advocates for Children says the school system has "failed" children, with less than 47% of all third through eighth graders, and only 36% of Black and Hispanic students, scoring proficient in reading on 2019 state tests.
May 2, 3:44 PM
Families welcomed the news, but hope there will be even more investments to address learning disabilities.
Apr 29, 1:00 PM
"This is a big, long-sought win for parents, families, and students across our city, especially in underserved districts,” Mayor Adams said. "We're giving every child in every zip code the chance that's been denied too often."
Apr 14, 9:29 AM
One principal said her team made a spreadsheet to keep track of kids who were impacted in some way – whether they witnessed it, passed through the station, or lived nearby – in order to connect them to additional support.
Apr 13, 3:19 PM