New York City public high schools reopen for first time since November
Hundreds of high schoolers in New York City return to the classroom Monday as public schools reopen for the first time since November.
NYC schools to adopt new CDC guidelines, reopen opt-in window
The announcement comes just days before the city's high schools are expected to reopen on March 22.
NYC high schools to reopen March 22; all school sports to resume
New York City public high schools will reopen to in-person instruction beginning Monday, March 22, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio. All school sports will also resume in early April.
Who is Meisha Ross Porter, new NYC Schools Chancellor?
Meisha Ross Porter, who was named as the new New York City Schools Chancellor has most recently been the Bronx Executive Superintendent.
Educators, parents react to Chancellor Carranza's resignation
Richard Carranza announced he will soon step down as the head of New York City's school system. His turbulent three-year tenure is getting some mixed reaction.
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza stepping down
New York City public schools head Richard Carranza is leaving the job. He will be replaced by Meisha Ross Porter, the first Black woman to lead the country's largest school system.
NYC middle schools reopen for first time since November
Students receiving in-person instruction are required to wear face coverings at all times, maintain distance from others and submit to random COVID-19 testing.
NYC families prepare for reopening of middle schools
The mayor said schools have proven to be the safest places in the city during the pandemic. He hailed the city's rigorous in-school COVID testing protocol.
Suicides on rise among New York City students during pandemic
There have been several suicides in recent weeks among New York City public school students.
NYC schools ending 'Gifted and Talented' program
New York City's public schools are scrapping the controversial Gifted and Talented program after this spring.
De Blasio calls for overhaul of admissions to NYC schools
New York City officials have announced a series of admissions changes for hundreds of middle and high schools in one of its most significant steps in years to address racial segregation.
Some New York City public schools reopen for students
It's back to school again for some New York City schoolchildren, weeks after the schools were closed to in-person learning because of rising COVID-19 infections.
Pandemic leaves homeless students in NYC struggling
The coronavirus pandemic has provided yet another challenge for students in New York City who are homeless.
De Blasio: NYC public schools to begin phased reopening Dec. 7
Students in 3-K, Pre-K and grades K-5 will be allowed to return to in-person learning next week, with District 75 schools following soon afterward.
Growing concerns over remote-learning disparities in NYC
Concerns are growing over NYC students not having the devices to do remote learning and creating a education gap among students.
Frustrated parents protest decision to close NYC schools
Angry parents called on Mayor de Blasio to abandon the city’s three-percent positivity threshold and reopen their kids’ schools.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
NYC schools shutdown leaves parents scrambling, frustrated
Parents of NYC public school students described Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to close schools for in-person learning beginning Thursday as “terrible,” “a lack of leadership,” and “disappointing.”
‘I strongly disagree’ - Nassau County Exec. slams NYC school closures
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.
New York City remains below threshold, keeping schools open
New York City school buildings remain open through Wednesday as the city's coronavirus test results stay under the limit that would force a shutdown.