Homelessness on the rise among NYC public school students: Report
A new report reveals over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, a 23% increase from the previous year.
Brooklyn 8th grader’s letter wins extra day off for NYC schools
That sound you hear might be school kids all across New York City cheering, after Brooklyn eighth grader Isaac Regnier convinced NYC Mayor Eric Adams to grant an extra day off for all NYC public school students right before Christmas.
NYC parents frustrated by long school bus delays, 'useless' tracking app
Parents across NYC are becoming frustrated, as school bus delays continue to impact their children's ability to get to school on time.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks moves up resignation date to October 16
The head of New York City’s public schools system, David Banks, has announced that he will resign on October 16, just over a week after he had announced that he would step down at the end of the calendar year.
NYC schools chancellor to step down after federal agents seized his devices
The decision comes weeks after federal agents seized Banks' phones, as well as devices belonging to the city's police commissioner, two deputy mayors and a top Adams adviser.
NYC teachers back possible citywide cell phone ban in schools, but with conditions: Survey
Two thirds of teachers with the UFT in New York City say they support a citywide ban on student cell phones, but want to ensure that educators are not the first line of enforcement, along with other conditions.
NYC first day of school 2024: Calendar, lunch menus and info parents should know
Welcome back! It’s the first day for students at NYC public schools. From the calendar to lunch menus, here's what parents should know.
NYC public schools: Everything to know about the first day
Here's everything you need to know about the first day of NYC public schools, including dress code guidelines, meal and transportation options, new math curriculum and the full 2024-25 calendar.
NYC public schools start date, calendar and more: What to know for 2024-25
Class is just days away for NYC public school students! From the full calendar for the 2024-25 public school year, to meal and transportation options, here's a guide to everything you need to know.
NYC public school calendar 2024-25: Key dates, events, essential info for parents
Get ready, parents! NYC public schools are set to welcome its students back next month. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the 2024-25 year.
NYC public school transportation options: What parents need to know
The DOE has several transportation options, such as MetroCards and buses, for NYC students to get to school.
These NYC public high schools are considered some of America's best
Niche has come out with their list of the "2024 Best Public High Schools in America" – and NYC was well represented!
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.
School closings: Track closures in NY, NJ, CT for Tuesday, Feb. 13
NYC public schools will move to remote learning Tuesday due to the incoming winter snow storm. Several Westchester County, Long Island and NJ districts also announced closures.
NYC budget cuts impacting public school lunch menu; popular items removed
Mayor Eric Adams announced the NYC budget cuts as a result of the city's spending on the migrant crisis.
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.
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.
REPORT: Record high number of NYC students are homeless
According to a new report, one in nine students in New York City experienced homelessness in 2022, the eighth straight year in which more than 100,000 public school students were identified as homeless.
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.
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.