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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
But on Monday, the city announced their contingency plans in the event a deal is not reached.
NYC schools struggle with accessibility, leaving students with disabilities behind
According to a new report, 1 in 4 schools in New York City have no accessible classrooms for children with physical disabilities.
According to a new report, 1 in 4 schools in New York City have no accessible classrooms for children with physical disabilities.
NYC school officials say Hasidic community fails to teach students in core subjects
The schools that failed to provide the necessary instruction must draft a remediation plan and have as long as two years to put it in place.
The schools that failed to provide the necessary instruction must draft a remediation plan and have as long as two years to put it in place.
NYC's ex-school food chief convicted in bribery case tied to icky chicken tenders
A man who oversaw food service for New York City schools has been convicted in a bribery case that picked apart how chicken tenders riddled with bone and bits of metal were served for months.
A man who oversaw food service for New York City schools has been convicted in a bribery case that picked apart how chicken tenders riddled with bone and bits of metal were served for months.
NYC mandates 'mindful breathing' exercises in public schools
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
Diversity issues persist in elite NYC high school admissions
The underrepresentation of Black and Latino students in prestigious institutions like Stuyvesant High School, Brooklyn Tech, and Bronx Science has been a long-term problem for the city.
The underrepresentation of Black and Latino students in prestigious institutions like Stuyvesant High School, Brooklyn Tech, and Bronx Science has been a long-term problem for the city.
Special commission debates the fate of Regents exams in New York
The commission will present its decision to the Board of Regents in November.
The commission will present its decision to the Board of Regents in November.
Brooklyn Success Academy student goes to Harvard
Geah, who is the captain of her high school chess team firmly believes chess is what helped her get into not one but two Ivy League schools.
Geah, who is the captain of her high school chess team firmly believes chess is what helped her get into not one but two Ivy League schools.
NYC high school students demand more mental health funding instead of more police
New York City high school students spoke at a City Council meeting Wednesday, to advocate for more funding to be directed towards mental health resources rather than school police.
New York City high school students spoke at a City Council meeting Wednesday, to advocate for more funding to be directed towards mental health resources rather than school police.
NYC mayor: I support charter schools
Mayor Eric Adams is clearing the air about whether he supports more charter schools in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams is clearing the air about whether he supports more charter schools in New York City.
NYC school door locking system approved. Here's what it means.
The Panel for Educational Policy has voted to approve a $43 million contract to lock the front entrances of New York City school doors, as well as installing cameras and buzzers.
The Panel for Educational Policy has voted to approve a $43 million contract to lock the front entrances of New York City school doors, as well as installing cameras and buzzers.
Activists, victims' parents demand NYC take action on gun violence in city schools
Several students and staff members at schools across New York City have been injured by gunfire in the past week.
Several students and staff members at schools across New York City have been injured by gunfire in the past week.
NYC schools getting more police after recent shootings
A string of recent violent incidents, including shootings has caused the NYPD to increase the presence of officers outside schools across New York City.
A string of recent violent incidents, including shootings has caused the NYPD to increase the presence of officers outside schools across New York City.