Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza's resignation
Richard Carranza announced he will soon step down as the head of New York City's school system. His turbulent three-year tenure is getting some mixed reaction.
NYC middle schools reopen for first time since November
Students receiving in-person instruction are required to wear face coverings at all times, maintain distance from others and submit to random COVID-19 testing.
NYC families prepare for reopening of middle schools
The mayor said schools have proven to be the safest places in the city during the pandemic. He hailed the city's rigorous in-school COVID testing protocol.
Schools must give standardized tests, Biden administration says
In a letter to districts nationwide, the U.S. Department of Education says it is important to understand the impact of COVID-19 on students.
NYC schools ending 'Gifted and Talented' program
New York City's public schools are scrapping the controversial Gifted and Talented program after this spring.
De Blasio calls for overhaul of admissions to NYC schools
New York City officials have announced a series of admissions changes for hundreds of middle and high schools in one of its most significant steps in years to address racial segregation.
NYC schools reopen Friday; remote classes held Thursday
NYC school buildings were closed on Thursday but will reopen on Friday. (All classes were held remotely on Thursday.)
The magic of a snow day is another casualty of 2020
Many school systems have said that they intend to have kids continue to learn remotely during big snowstorms this year, robbing kids of those magical days when bad weather granted them an unexpected holiday.
Pandemic leaves homeless students in NYC struggling
The coronavirus pandemic has provided yet another challenge for students in New York City who are homeless.
De Blasio: NYC public schools to begin phased reopening Dec. 7
Students in 3-K, Pre-K and grades K-5 will be allowed to return to in-person learning next week, with District 75 schools following soon afterward.
Growing concerns over remote-learning disparities in NYC
Concerns are growing over NYC students not having the devices to do remote learning and creating a education gap among students.
Frustrated parents protest decision to close NYC schools
Angry parents called on Mayor de Blasio to abandon the city’s three-percent positivity threshold and reopen their kids’ schools.
‘I strongly disagree’ - Nassau County Exec. slams NYC school closures
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.
De Blasio warns parents to prepare for possible school closures Monday
Mayor Bill de Blasio says schools could be closed to in-person instruction as early as Monday.
COVID-19 numbers in NYC schools remain low
New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.
NYC finds racial disparities in school attendance and remote learning
New findings indicate significant racial disparities for students in New York City when it comes to attendance and remote learning.
Arbitrator orders NYC to pay teachers $900M in back pay
An independent arbitrator has ruled that New York City must pay the city’s teachers $900M in back pay.
NYC ordered to pay teachers $900M in back pay
An independent arbitrator has ruled that New York City must pay the city’s teachers $900M in back pay.
Why some students thrive with remote learning
Social situations can play a role in how well a student excels in the traditional classroom versus learning from home.
Brooklyn parents object to school closings
People rallied across parts of Brooklyn on Thursday to demand answers as to why 300 other schools in that zone could remain open.