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Good morning! Alex here with Chalkbeat New York.

City officials are no longer allowing students to browse YouTube on school-issued devices under a new policy that took effect this school year, though teachers may still assign specific YouTube videos for class.

The tighter restrictions come as schools are navigating a slew of new rules on technology tools and AI use in classrooms. Read more in today’s top story.

Also in today’s roundup, hear from an educator who won a $200,000 prize for her work making financial literacy instruction accessible in more than 30 schools across the city.

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NYC schools restrict student YouTube access as tech backlash grows

NYC is restricting student access to YouTube on school devices, adding to new limits on screen time and generative AI in public schools.

Meet the 23-year-old Bed-Stuy native who won a $200,000 David Prize for teaching kids money skills

Bed-Stuy native Aaliyah Duah won a $200,000 David Prize for Financial Revolutionn, her program teaching NYC students relatable money management, credit, and investing skills.