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Making NYC high school admissions fairer

Making NYC high school admissions fairer

Advocates contend that the process should be simplified and students should receive more help navigating it.

Apr 15, 2026

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She was expelled from high school. Now she's one of NYC's top teachers.

She was expelled from high school. Now she's one of NYC's top teachers.

A Q+A with Big Apple Award winner Fatimah Barrie.

Apr 14, 2026

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Will more NYC schools soon embrace International Baccalaureate?

Will more NYC schools soon embrace International Baccalaureate?

NYC schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels looked to the IB model as an alternative to gifted and talented programs.

Apr 13, 2026

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Trump administration improperly canceled $36 million in school grants over trans policies, judge rules

Trump administration improperly canceled $36 million in school grants over trans policies, judge rules

Some legal observers said the favorable ruling for the city could embolden other school districts to push back against federal demands.

Apr 10, 2026

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Suspensions plunge across NYC schools

Suspensions plunge across NYC schools

The reasons are something of a mystery.

Apr 9, 2026

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A new licensing system for NYC's child care providers

A new licensing system for NYC's child care providers

A new website for child care operators applying for permits is part of a larger effort under Mayor Zohran Mamdani to cut red tape in early childhood education.

Apr 8, 2026

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Chicago weighs resolution to condemn Trump's private school tax credits

Chicago weighs resolution to condemn Trump's private school tax credits

New York and Illinois are among the many blue states that haven't opted into the program.

Apr 7, 2026

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NYC's homeless students struggle to get to school

NYC's homeless students struggle to get to school

Many students in shelters routinely face long commutes and frequent moves during the school year. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Apr 6, 2026

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Why Mamdani wants to delay class size law

Why Mamdani wants to delay class size law

The mayor is backing away from another one of his education policy promises.

Apr 3, 2026

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NYC's new citywide childcare directory

NYC's new citywide childcare directory

Mayor Mamdani is rolling out a map and directory meant to make it easier for parents to find child care options in their neighborhoods.

Apr 2, 2026

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From a 70-man cell to a school counselor’s bear hug

From a 70-man cell to a school counselor’s bear hug

Dylan Lopez Contreras returns to his Bronx school after 10 months in ICE detention.

Apr 1, 2026

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Does special education work?

Does special education work?

Yes, with a caveat, according to a new study.

Mar 31, 2026

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NYC students turn to AI for college counseling

NYC students turn to AI for college counseling

The Urban Assembly network of public schools developed its own college advising chatbot, known as CounselorGPT.

Mar 30, 2026

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