NYC teachers union calls De Blasio’s plan to reopen schools premature
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to give keynote address for virtual NYC graduation
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Having open, honest conversations about race
Talking about race and racism is so important because American history has been built on viewing the world through a white male lens.
Brooklyn teacher dies with coronavirus
Sandra Santos-Vizcaino, who taught third grade at an elementary school in Brooklyn, is the first New York City school teacher reported to have died of COVID-19.
NYC, other cities take unplanned plunge into online learning
The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, took the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.
NYC keeps schools open, defying coronavirus trend
COVID-19 has already turned the lights out on Broadway and shuttered big New York gathering spots from art museums to Carnegie Hall, but the mayor said shuttering schools could hamper the city's ability to respond to the crisis.
As pressure mounts, New York City mayor insists schools must stay open
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says public schools are a critical resource for families to keep the city running.
Closing schools is "last resort," says NYC Schools Chancellor
While many schools are closed across the country due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the New York City public school system remains open.
New York City on high alert for a coronavirus outbreak
New York City has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far. City officials credit that in part to precautions put into place by the city, state and federal partners (such as at airports) in January.
Top DOE official arrested for trying to set up sex with underage boy: Cops
A New York City education official was arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, police say.
Processed meats banned in New York City public school meals
The Board of Education has banned processed meat from being served in public school cafeterias following a resolution by the New York City Council.
Students across NYC prepping for SHSAT exam
The pressure is on with just about a month to go until test day for the Specialized High School Admissions test, the lone entry exam for entry into the City's eight elite high schools.