NYC public schools snow days are eliminated
Sorry kids, no more days off from school when it snows.
NYC first day of school: What you need to know for 2022–2023
New York City public schools welcomed back students on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, for the 2022–2023 academic year. Here are some major things to know about COVID protocols, school meals, and the school calendar.
NYC schools to enroll 1,000 migrant children
City leaders say they are expecting a huge influx of migrant children who arrived from Texas when the new school year begins, and have prepared a plan to welcome them.
NYC schools release COVID protocols for new school year
The New York City Department of Education says it will no longer randomly test willing students for COVID-19 and will rely instead on at-home tests.
Monkeypox in NYC: Are schools a concern?
As children get ready to head back to school there are concerns that it could fuel a further spread of the monkeypox virus.
Judge rules NYC must redo public school budget
A State Supreme Court Judge has ordered the education portion of New York City's budget redone, after a lawsuit by parents and teachers who opposed budget cuts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC mask mandate ends in schools
The mask mandate in New York City public schools has ended as coronavirus cases continue to fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.