Public Schools

Schools chancellor David Banks testifies in Washington D.C. before Congress on the rise of antisemitism in schools.

Banks Defends NYC Schools’ Response to Antisemitism

May 8, 2024, 4:09 p.m.May 8, 2024, 4:45 p.m.

The chancellor said at one point that the event seemed designed to produce "viral moments" rather than actual solutions.

Students, educators, and advocates from the Youth Journalism Coalition will hold a day of action at City Hall on Thursday, urging City Council and other officials to more journalism programs across the city’s schools.

CUNY

NYC Students Urge Officials to Expand Youth Journalism Opportunities

April 18, 2024, 9:05 a.m.April 18, 2024, 11:40 a.m.

Most city high schools lack newspapers. A new journalism curriculum could help change that.

Department of Education Chancellor David Banks testifies at a City Council budget hearing.

Public Schools

NYC Could Reverse Hundreds of Millions in Pre-K Cuts, Says Schools Chancellor

March 18, 2024, 5:55 p.m.March 18, 2024, 5:56 p.m.

At a City Council hearing, David Banks called the city cuts “extremely hurtful” and said he was “fighting like heck to get these cuts restored.”

Students wait to enter their high school in Elmhurst Queens on Sept. 13, 2021. New York City is changing the competitive issions criteria for high schools, but keeping certain geographic priorities based on a student’s home borough or zone.

Education

Match Day: High School Offers Bring Excitement and Anxiety to Eighth Graders

March 8, 2024, 11:29 a.m.March 8, 2024, 11:40 a.m.

Families and students often describe the issions process as stressful and confusing. It can also feel inequitable, as those with more resources can afford to hire consultants and tutors.

Budget

Kids ‘Eating More’ Blamed for School Cafeteria Cuts, NYC Budget Boss Says

March 5, 2024, 12:41 p.m.March 5, 2024, 12:44 p.m.

Jacques Jiha, director of the Office of Management and Budget, offered the surprising explanation at a City Council budget hearing on Monday.

Beatriz walks with one of her two daughters in Midtown while they were staying in a migrant family shelter.

Migrant Crisis

Almost Half the Families Who Got 60-Day Eviction Notices Moved Out of Shelters

March 1, 2024, 2:01 p.m.March 4, 2024, 12:48 p.m.

Earlier data showed that 29% of migrant families who got such notices switched to other shelters, while 16% remained in their original shelter.

A public school in Brooklyn was closed while a nor’easter blanketed the city with snow.

Public Schools

Tech Meltdown Shuts NYC Students Out of Virtual Classes

Feb. 13, 2024, 10:21 a.m.Feb. 14, 2024, 10:56 a.m.

The outage prevented many — though not all — teachers and students from logging into Zoom for remote classes on a snowy day.

An empty display case in a public school.

Budget

Empty Cases, Hungry Kids: School Cafeteria Cuts Send Shockwaves

Feb. 6, 2024, 5:39 p.m.Feb. 6, 2024, 5:39 p.m.

The effects of the cuts are spreading beyond school cafeterias. Manufacturers were shocked by New York City’s decision to yank major menu items midyear.

Albany

Albany Pols Grill Adams on ‘Tin Cup Day’

Feb. 6, 2024, 3:58 p.m.Feb. 7, 2024, 4:49 p.m.

The mayor is asking skeptical lawmakers for more money — for migrant care and other budget holes — and more direct control of education policy.

Public Schools

Burritos, French Fries and Other Kid Faves Axed by Adams School Budget Cuts

Jan. 26, 2024, 3:34 p.m.Jan. 26, 2024, 3:34 p.m.

Other items that will be taken out of rotation in February include roasted chicken thighs and legs, guacamole, salsa, chicken tenders and grab-and-go salads.

Public Schools

Banks Defends NYC Schools’ Response to Antisemitism

NYC Students Urge Officials to Expand Youth Journalism Opportunities

NYC Could Reverse Hundreds of Millions in Pre-K Cuts, Says Schools Chancellor

Match Day: High School Offers Bring Excitement and Anxiety to Eighth Graders

Kids ‘Eating More’ Blamed for School Cafeteria Cuts, NYC Budget Boss Says

Almost Half the Families Who Got 60-Day Eviction Notices Moved Out of Shelters

Tech Meltdown Shuts NYC Students Out of Virtual Classes

Empty Cases, Hungry Kids: School Cafeteria Cuts Send Shockwaves

Albany Pols Grill Adams on ‘Tin Cup Day’

Burritos, French Fries and Other Kid Faves Axed by Adams School Budget Cuts

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