Education
Politics
AOC, other progressives call on Columbia University to reinstate pro-Palestine groups
Members of Congress, state legislators and City Council members are asking the Ivy League university to reinstate Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, which were suspended following an unauthorized protest.
Interviews & Profiles
‘Of course’ NYC schools Chancellor David Banks is concerned about the challenge of educating asylum-seeking children
The chancellor also brushed aside censorship concerns about recent guidance sent to teachers in advance of a walkout in support of Gaza, saying “we’re not trying to silence anybody.”
Albany Agenda
Antisemitism review at CUNY sparks anxiety for free speech, public education advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to look into discrimination at New York City’s public colleges.
Homelessness
1 in 9 NYC students were homeless last year
A new report from Advocates for Children outlines causes of the 14% increase, including the ongoing migrant crisis.
Education
‘Turned a corner’ on enrollment: CUNY chancellor on system’s post pandemic recovery
This October, the nation's largest urban public university is ramping up its efforts to recruit New York City high school seniors by waiving application fees and deploying welcome letters.
New York City
New York City schools are embracing AI. Lawmakers had some questions.
After an about-face on ChatGPT, the Department of Education plans to develop AI policy for grades K-12 by June.
Policy
Report: Community preschool teachers paid half as much as public school teachers
Over the course of a 25-year career, educators working in privately-run preschool programs could make $690,000 less than public school teachers.
Education
Major felony crimes up in New York City schools
School safety has been a major focus after a string of high-profile incidents occurred outside school buildings last year.
Disability
Report: Just a third of NYC schools are ADA compliant
People with physical disabilities are unable to access a single classroom at 40% of schools.
Education
City & State’s Education in New York Summit brings light to resource disparities across the state
The event attended by government leaders and educators revealed obstacles to equity and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Interviews & Profiles
Jennifer Raab says goodbye to Hunter College after nearly a quarter century
The exiting college president sat down with City & State to discuss her impact on the school and the legacy she leaves after more than 22 years of service.
New York City
New York City likely to hire close to 18,000 teachers to meet state mandated lower class sizes: Report
The new staffing will cost between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion each year over the next five years, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Office
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
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Education
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Opinion
Opinion: An LGBTQIA+ education will keep our kids safe
New York, a leader of progressive movements from the Stonewall uprising to the marriage equality campaign, should reflect its legacy of inclusivity and equality in its curriculum.
Education
Adrienne Adams and advocates lay out plan for strengthening early childhood programs
The City Council Speaker called the system managed by the Department of Education “broken”
Opinion
Opinion: We must act now to improve access to New York City's early education system
The current enrollment set-up doesn’t do enough to inform parents about free child care and get kids in the city’s 3-K and pre-K programs.
Policy
What’s up with the New York City schools budget this year?
Mayor Eric Adams proposed a nearly $1 billion cut to the $31 billion Department of Education budget.
Opinion
Opinion: School suspensions must end
An argument for the Solutions Not Suspensions Act
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