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NYC schools still call law enforcement on thousands of students, after years of halting progress to reduce 911 calls.
Nov 13, 2026
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The city’s free youth mental health platform faces renewal questions as advocates continue to raise red flags over digital privacy.
Nov 12, 2026
The number of students experiencing homelessness dropped last school year but remains stubbornly high.
Nov 11, 2026
New legislation would give New York's Board of Regents the power to opt out of a federal tax credit program Gov. Hochul opted into.
Nov 10, 2026
A tribute to the storyteller, mentor, and Chalkbeat editor who made everyone around her better.
Nov 9, 2026
Can a program integrating students with emotional disabilities into general education classrooms succeed?
Nov 6, 2026
Kathy Hochul is pushing for more control over state education policy. That comes with opportunities and risks.
Nov 5, 2026
Google says schools must accept student Gemini tools or forfeit basic search. The mayor isn't happy.
Nov 4, 2026
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The Mamdani administration is facing growing pressure to close or consolidate schools as enrollment has plunged.
Nov 3, 2026
As the number of underenrolled schools multiplies, it remains to be seen if Mayor Mamdani will take on the fight to merge or close schools at scale.
Nov 2, 2026
Deadlines, screening tiers, and decoding your lottery number— what families need to know before Dec. 4
Oct 30, 2026
How some educators are trying to ease the city's small schools crisis.
Oct 29, 2026
From school vouchers to closures and budget woes, here's how education is playing into midterm races across the U.S.
Oct 28, 2026
Sean McFadden of Eagle Academy II wins the prestigious Robertson Award for empowering the next generation of climate leaders.
Oct 27, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced restrictions on AI in NYC schools. But some companies said their products were mistakenly flagged.
Oct 26, 2026
Officials are weighing closing the Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce. It could be a sign of things to come.
Oct 23, 2026
A Staten Island high school is using cutting-edge projection tech to connect students with remote counselors.
Oct 22, 2026
The New York Times journalist grilled the NYC schools chief on school integration Tuesday night.
Oct 21, 2026
The free program for two-year-olds is set to grow to 12,000 seats next year, covering all of the Bronx and Staten Island.
Oct 20, 2026
Chalkbeat and The City Reporter release a video guide walking families through teacher surveys, budget data, and growth metrics.
Oct 19, 2026
The school became a symbol of dysfunction after a New York Times essay. But current parents tell a different story.
Oct 16, 2026
The state recently invested millions to expand a scholarship program. But payments are delayed for hundreds of students.
Oct 15, 2026
Facing outdated formulas, both NY and NJ are asking the same underlying question: How much does it actually cost to educate a child today?
Oct 14, 2026
NYC will allow CUNY Reading Fellows to continue virtual tutoring for K-2 students.
Oct 13, 2026
Why even the most advanced statistical techniques have a hard time identifying quality elementary schools.
Oct 9, 2026
