NYC schools reopen after nearly 30 inches of snow, sparking backlash on Staten Island
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called the city’s snow response “horrible" and said reopening schools was “a big mistake."
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella called the city’s snow response “horrible" and said reopening schools was “a big mistake."
List of school closings in NY, NJ, CT: Monday, Feb. 23
Dozens of schools across New York and New Jersey are closed as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, placing the New York City area under a blizzard watch for the first time in a decade.
Dozens of schools across New York and New Jersey are closed as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, placing the New York City area under a blizzard watch for the first time in a decade.
7 NYC Catholic schools will close at end of academic year
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced that seven Catholic elementary schools in New York City will close at the end of this academic year.
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced that seven Catholic elementary schools in New York City will close at the end of this academic year.
New Bronx charter school proposes 12-hour school days, seven days a week
Founders say the extended schedule aims to address the limited amount of time children typically spend in school compared to their overall waking hours.
Founders say the extended schedule aims to address the limited amount of time children typically spend in school compared to their overall waking hours.
NYC Public Schools to close buildings Monday; classes moving fully remote: What this means
NYC Public Schools will close buildings Monday, Jan. 26, with classes moving fully remote for students scheduled to attend.
NYC Public Schools will close buildings Monday, Jan. 26, with classes moving fully remote for students scheduled to attend.
Mamdani says NYC schools won’t have snow day despite storm
Mamdani said the city is still waiting to make a final decision on whether schools will operate in person or remotely, adding that New Yorkers will be informed by noon Sunday.
Mamdani said the city is still waiting to make a final decision on whether schools will operate in person or remotely, adding that New Yorkers will be informed by noon Sunday.
Will snow cancel school in NYC? What to know
Questions are mounting over whether NYC public schools could close or shift to remote learning if heavy snow materializes.
Questions are mounting over whether NYC public schools could close or shift to remote learning if heavy snow materializes.
Mamdani expected to announce new NYC schools chancellor
If named, Samuels would take on one of the most consequential roles in the mayor’s administration, overseeing the nation’s largest public school system.
If named, Samuels would take on one of the most consequential roles in the mayor’s administration, overseeing the nation’s largest public school system.
Hochul talks cellphone ban, working with Mamdani, raising taxes, MTA and SNAP | WATCH
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.