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New York’s cellphone ban is showing strong early results, and Gov. Hochul says the data supports her push to address a growing youth mental health crisis.
NYC approves 3-year school bus contract: What this means
The decision, made Wednesday night, follows heated debate over persistent service issues, with many parents complaining that buses are often late or fail to show up altogether.
NYC school bus strike latest: Layoffs delayed, but uncertainty remains
The panel has raised concerns that the deal doesn’t do enough to protect workers or improve service, citing issues like late pickups, missed routes, and broken air conditioning.
NYC to give 350,000 students free laptops with internet access
NYC will give 350K public school students free Chromebooks with LTE, aiming to close the digital divide and expand access to learning.
NYC kids return to class with new rules and new schools
NYC kids return to class with new schools, a cell phone ban, smaller class sizes, and heightened safety as parents juggle nerves and excitement
Schools across NY react to Minneapolis mass shooting; Catholic leaders respond
Schools and Catholic leaders across New York are responding to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Ex-NYC school food chief gets 2 years for tainted chicken tender bribery
Despite ongoing complaints about foreign objects in the chicken tenders, SOMMA’s products were served in schools several months later, according to prosecutors.
NY passes bill to regulate classroom temperatures
A new bill recently approved by the New York State Legislature would set maximum temperature levels in schools and in extreme cases require students and staff to stay home if air conditioning is not available.
New report examines positives, negatives of mayoral control of NYC schools
New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his control of New York City's public schools on Tuesday, after the release of a nearly 300-page report by the state Education Department on whether mayoral control has been effective.
NYC schools to restore lunch menus after complaints about moldy, unappetizing food
New York City schools are restoring their lunch menus after Brooklyn senator Iwen Chu got tons of complaints about moldy and unappetizing food.
NYC public schools remote learning experiencing tech issues during snow storm
NYC public schools have shifted to remote learning for the day to stay on pace--they are currently experiencing ongoing technical issues with login.
NYC teachers sue Mayor Adams over cuts to public schools
The United Federation of Teachers is suing Mayor Eric Adams in an attempt to stop planned budget cuts that with slash spending in the city's public schools.
Mayor Adams unveils sweeping NYC budget cuts, blaming migrant crisis
A series of major budget cuts for NYC means that next year, the city will cancel the hiring of new NYPD officers and force the city's libraries to close on Sundays.
'State of Our Schools' address: NYC schools chancellor shares vision for 2023 school year
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks referenced the incident Wednesday morning during his State of Our Schools address.
NYC school bus drivers will not go on strike Monday: Schools chancellor
According to Banks, a potential strike probably would not be for several weeks.
An influx of migrant children tests the preparedness of NYC schools
The first day of school is providing challenges for major U.S. cities that are struggling with the influx of tens of thousands of migrants.
Potential bus drivers' strike looms over beginning of NYC school year
The new school year could be getting off to a bumpy start in New York City, with bus drivers threatening to go on strike and thousands of migrant children set to enter the city's public schools.
NYC migrant crisis: Uncertainty over immunization deadlines for migrant children
Officials say migrant parents have 30 days to bring their children to the Roosevelt Hotel to get checked out by a doctor and get the required vaccinations, but there may be no consequences for not doing so.
Staten Island lawmakers oppose relaxed vaccination rules for children of asylum seekers
The Department of Education said this week, students in temporary housing do not need to show proof of vaccination but have 30 days to get inoculated.
City announces school bus contingencies as bus driver strike looms
But on Monday, the city announced their contingency plans in the event a deal is not reached.