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Good morning, Mike here with Chalkbeat New York.
New York City’s recently announced student AI ban for elementary and middle school students is commanding much of the attention heading into the new school year. But it’s not the only change in the offing for the nation’s largest school system. Math curriculum mandates are expanding. Regents exams as graduation requirements are on the way out. Virtual OMNY cards are getting a trial run. Today’s top story has details on seven changes coming to NYC schools this year.
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7 key changes shaping NYC schools for the 2026-27 academic year
From mandatory financial literacy and phased-out Regents to virtual OMNY cards, here are 7 changes coming to NYC public schools for the 2026-27 school year.
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What We’re Reading
These NY Teachers Are Ditching Screens. Lawmakers Want Others to Follow. New York Focus (Paywall, Opinion)
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