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fromChalkbeat
3 hours ago

Youth programs at risk after Brooklyn nonprofit loses EPA grant to Trump DEI cuts

For Karly, the club is more than an extracurricular activity; it's a space for learning and emotional well-being. Through group rides, participants gain hands-on experience taking note of dangerous intersections and advocating for safer streets in their community.
New York City
#new-york-city
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Bombshell study reveals 300K NYC public school students - nearly 35% - 'chronically absent' as grades plummet, spending surges

Over one-third of NYC public school students are chronically absent, raising concerns despite increased funding for education.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

Here's why some NYC public school students are off 2 days next week

New York City public schools will close on June 5 for Eid al-Adha, allowing observance of this significant Muslim holiday.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

7 new public schools set to open in NYC by September

NYC will open seven new public schools by 2025-2026, enhancing support for students and alleviating overcrowding.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

Removal of Brooklyn superintendent sparks community backlash in Bed-Stuy

The abrupt dismissal of Brooklyn Superintendent Brendan Mims has ignited significant community backlash in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

Literacy support, HBCU classes, health care careers: 7 new schools coming to NYC

New public schools in NYC aim to address enrollment challenges and meet community educational needs.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

State tests kick off in NYC after bumpy rollout of computer-based exams upstate

New York City public schools are shifting entirely to computer-based testing for grades 3-8 by next year.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Bombshell study reveals 300K NYC public school students - nearly 35% - 'chronically absent' as grades plummet, spending surges

Over one-third of NYC public school students are chronically absent, raising concerns despite increased funding for education.
NYC parents
fromsilive
1 month ago

Here's why some NYC public school students are off 2 days next week

New York City public schools will close on June 5 for Eid al-Adha, allowing observance of this significant Muslim holiday.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

7 new public schools set to open in NYC by September

NYC will open seven new public schools by 2025-2026, enhancing support for students and alleviating overcrowding.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

Removal of Brooklyn superintendent sparks community backlash in Bed-Stuy

The abrupt dismissal of Brooklyn Superintendent Brendan Mims has ignited significant community backlash in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

Literacy support, HBCU classes, health care careers: 7 new schools coming to NYC

New public schools in NYC aim to address enrollment challenges and meet community educational needs.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

State tests kick off in NYC after bumpy rollout of computer-based exams upstate

New York City public schools are shifting entirely to computer-based testing for grades 3-8 by next year.
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fromABA Journal
5 days ago
US politics

Public-school students don't have 'supercharged right' to be taught critical race theory, 8th Circuit says

fromABA Journal
5 days ago
US politics

Public-school students don't have 'supercharged right' to be taught critical race theory, 8th Circuit says

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#education-policy
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Trump will order a plan to shut down the U.S. Education Department

Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, targeting it as wasteful and ideologically biased.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Trump will order a plan to shut down the U.S. Education Department

Trump plans to sign an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, targeting it as wasteful and ideologically biased.
more#education-policy
#education
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here's What Families Should Know.

The Trump administration's proposed education funding cuts may significantly impact low-income families, especially in states resisting federal pressure.
The ongoing conflict over education funding raises concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion programs in public schools.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

53 Shocking Photos Of American Schools That Prove Some States Have It Wayyy Better Than Others

Public school experiences in the U.S. vary significantly by state and local funding.
Funding discrepancies lead to vast differences in educational quality and resources.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Vintage photos show how the US government's involvement in education has changed

Public education in the U.S. evolved from community-based systems to state-funded public schools, becoming more established by the late 19th century.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC principal from Long Island uses address of parent at school to enroll kid in Brooklyn, avoid city tuition

A Brooklyn principal used a parent's address to enroll her daughter in a nearby school, avoiding non-resident tuition fees.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC public schools spark outrage for sending newsletter to teachers accusing Israel of 'genocide in Gaza'

An NYC Department of Education newsletter claiming genocide in Gaza sparked outrage among Jewish educators, highlighting concerns of antisemitism in public schools.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here's What Families Should Know.

The Trump administration's proposed education funding cuts may significantly impact low-income families, especially in states resisting federal pressure.
The ongoing conflict over education funding raises concerns about the future of diversity and inclusion programs in public schools.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

53 Shocking Photos Of American Schools That Prove Some States Have It Wayyy Better Than Others

Public school experiences in the U.S. vary significantly by state and local funding.
Funding discrepancies lead to vast differences in educational quality and resources.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Vintage photos show how the US government's involvement in education has changed

Public education in the U.S. evolved from community-based systems to state-funded public schools, becoming more established by the late 19th century.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC principal from Long Island uses address of parent at school to enroll kid in Brooklyn, avoid city tuition

A Brooklyn principal used a parent's address to enroll her daughter in a nearby school, avoiding non-resident tuition fees.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC public schools spark outrage for sending newsletter to teachers accusing Israel of 'genocide in Gaza'

An NYC Department of Education newsletter claiming genocide in Gaza sparked outrage among Jewish educators, highlighting concerns of antisemitism in public schools.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.
more#education
#lottery
fromsilive
1 month ago
New York Islanders

N.Y. Lottery: Staten Islander wins $1,000 a week for life in Cash4Life game

fromsilive
1 month ago
New York Islanders

N.Y. Lottery: Staten Islander wins $1,000 a week for life in Cash4Life game

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fromNew York Family
1 month ago

NYC Public Schools Extend Winter Break: No School Jan. 2 - New York Family

The New York City Department of Education announced that January 2, 2026, is now a school holiday, effectively extending winter break for public school students.
NYC parents
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California school enrollment continues to drop as poor and homeless student numbers rise

California public school enrollment has declined for seven years, with a notable decrease in students and increasing financial pressures on districts.
#arts-education
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

A win for arts education: NYC Council announces increased arts funding in public schools | amNewYork

Increased funding for arts education in NYC public schools supports students' creative, social, and emotional development.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

A win for arts education: NYC Council announces increased arts funding in public schools | amNewYork

Increased funding for arts education in NYC public schools supports students' creative, social, and emotional development.
more#arts-education
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
2 months ago

NYC freezes child care voucher enrollment for low-income families amid state budget fight

NYC stops enrolling low-income families in a child care voucher program due to a state budget shortfall.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Can Rich Parents Make Special Requests at a Public School?

Wealthy parents' teacher preferences create inequity in public schools, impacting children from lower-income families.
Administrative compliance to affluent demands undermines the fairness of educational opportunities.
#education-funding
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Chicago
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This Suburb Was Named the Best Place to Live in the U.S. for 2025-and It Has Affordable Housing

Naperville, Illinois is ranked the best place to live in America for affordability, schools, and outdoor activities.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Extensive US public school employee data compromise reported from Carruth Compliance Consulting breach

A major data breach affected over 40,000 public school employees' information due to a hacking group attack.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

This Mom Is Tired Of The Idea That You Can't Raise A Family In The City

City living can provide unique benefits for families, contrary to common perceptions favoring suburban life.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

'Passive house' design used to build impressive NYC school could make it fireproof

Passive house designs are gaining popularity due to their durability and efficiency in mitigating disaster impacts.
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