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Elite New York High School Admits 8 Black Students in a Class of 781
The city’s eight specialized high schools are regarded as crown jewels but also symbols of segregation. The number of Black ...
New 750-seat school proposed on Staten Island: Here’s what we know so far
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new school has been proposed to add over 750 seats for students on Staten Island. The new facility, ...
NYC public schools boss admits ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy needs work — but is here to stay — as police incidents spike
The head of city public schools admitted the Department of Education’s controversial shift away from traditional discipline ...
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40 NYC schools will get 5,000 new after-school seats this fall. Here’s the list.
Mayor Eric Adams wants to add 20,000 free after-school seats in the coming years, with 5,000 coming online this fall.
Soft ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy a bust in NYC public schools — as police incidents balloon to 4,200 this year: study
The New York City Department of Education’s $100 million push to implement “restorative justice” instead of stricter school ...
New after-school programs rolled out for NYC parents; here’s the complete list
The programs are open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade and expected to be operational by the first day of ...
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NYC's failing schools need a mayor to fight the selfish UFT - New York Post
NYC’s next mayor should expand on Bloomberg’s approach. Charter schools, which educate about 15% of New York City’s public-school students, are rigorously evaluated every five years.
Staten Island elementary school expanding with second building as it transitions to serve older students
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island elementary school that serves students in pre-K to fifth grade will expand this fall to ...
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NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos reflects on her first year ...
Thursday marks the end of the 2024-25 academic year for New York City public schools – the first under the leadership of Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.