New York City Public Schools

NYC parents frustrated over changes to high school ranking process

New York City high school admissions decisions came out this week and some students say they didn't get into any of their top choices. Something many are blaming on changes to the admissions process.

June 10

Mayor Adams lobbies Albany to extend mayoral control of schools

Meeting one-on-one with state lawmakers, Mayor Eric Adams made the case that mayoral control of city schools should be extended for four years. One senator indicated the renewal would be shorter, though.

May 18

Dozens of NYC teachers investigated over fake vaccine cards

Dozens of New York City teachers face unpaid leave as they are investigated for allegedly using fake vaccine cards to stay in the classroom.

April 22

NYC's gifted and talented program revived with major expansion

In a reversal from the previous administration, Mayor Eric Adams says he's not only keeping the controversial gifted and talented program but expanding it in NYC public schools.

April 14

NYC mask mandate for school children 2-4 to end April 4

Children age 2 to 4 years old in New York City schools and daycare settings will no longer be required to wear face masks beginning Monday, April 4, announced Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday.

March 23

NYC high schools' lottery process draws backlash

New York City's process for eighth-graders to apply to about two dozen selective high schools, such as Millennium High School in Lower Manhattan, is facing backlash from many parents.

March 8

NYC mask mandate ends in schools

The mask mandate in New York City public schools has ended as coronavirus cases continue to fall.

March 7

NYC schools end mask requirement... outside

New York City school children will not be required to wear masks or face coverings when outside on school grounds.

February 25

Vegan Fridays at NYC Public Schools

How does a vegan veggie taco sound for lunch? On Friday, students at the largest school district in the United States will have vegan options for foods.

February 3

NYC schools quietly offer remote option

New York City students who are sick, in quarantine, or choose to stay home due to safety concerns can participate in remote learning without being marked as absent.

January 18

Student walk-out planned Tuesday in NYC to protest no virtual option

A growing number of students and teachers within the New York City Public School system are demanding a remote option due to the skyrocketing cases of COVID-19.

January 11

Mayor Eric Adams says kids safe in school despite virus surge

New York City's new mayor insisted Monday that schools would open for in-person learning despite an omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 infection.

January 3

Adams: Parents should 'fear not' sending kids back to school

Appearing on morning news shows after bicycling to work, Adams said his message to parents is to “fear not” and that statistics show the safest place for children is inside a school.

January 3

NYC schools prepare to reopen with new COVID safety guidelines

2 million at-home test kits provided by the state will be used to increase testing following the break, while students whose classmates test positive can keep coming to school as long as their at-home tests are negative and they don’t have symptoms.

January 2

Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveils plan to deal with COVID surge

Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.

December 30, 2021

New York City Schools: COVID tests for all, at-home kits available

New York City will double COVID testing availability and hand out two million at-home COVID test kits when students and stafff return to schools after the holiday break.

December 28, 2021