Survey: Many NY students began year without device, internet
New survey results show that about 8% of New York’s public school students did not have a laptop or other device to use for remote learning in the first months of the school year.
NYC schools eliminate snow days; students will learn remotely
Because of the pandemic, students already missed out on snow days and continued learning virtually. Now New York City is making that change permanent.
NYC public schools to get full student funding
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that every city public school will receive 100% of its student funding starting in September thanks to money from the state and federal governments.
Parents file lawsuit against de Blasio to fully reopen NYC schools
The suit argues that remote learning denies students their constitutional right to a quality education.
NYC kindergarten applications drop 12 percent as enrollment falls
Just under 55,000 families applied to kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year, down from almost 63,000 the year before.
Despite push by officials, many NYC parents opt-out of in-person instruction
Despite a continual push by Mayor de Blasio, many New York City parents have not sent their children back to the city's schools for in-person learning.
Protocol for closing NYC schools due to COVID based on number, where spread occurred
A new protocol for closing schools due to coronavirus includes basing the decision on the number of cases and where the spread occurred.
2-case rule dropped at NYC schools as opt-in deadline extended
New York City schools will no longer temporarily close when there are two reported cases of coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday.
NYC to expand free preschool program for 3-year-old children
Starting this fall, early education will be available in all 32 school districts for three-year-olds.
NYC schools to adopt new CDC guidelines, reopen opt-in window
The announcement comes just days before the city's high schools are expected to reopen on March 22.
Bringing dance into Bronx classrooms
Accent Dance NYC has reached more than 1,000 children in the Bronx across about a dozen schools.
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.