Public Schools

Comfort Dog Program Might Unleash Some Answers for Struggling Students

May 9, 2022, 12:32 a.m.May 9, 2022, 12:32 a.m.

Though dogs have been in some city public schools since 2016, their roles in the classroom have been evolving, and training them — and their humans — is an ongoing process

Education

What the Education ’s Rejection of NYC’s Funding Formula Means for Schools

April 29, 2022, 1:39 p.m.April 29, 2022, 1:39 p.m.

The education rejected NYC’s funding formula in what is normally a routine vote. What does that mean for schools and the city?

Public Schools

COVID Case Counts More Than Doubled in Public Schools Since Last Month, DOE Data Shows

March 23, 2022, 9:48 p.m.March 24, 2022, 10:36 p.m.

The uptick comes as a new variant, B.A.2, spreads in New York, and mask mandates in schools have been lifted for most students.

Public Schools

NYC Spends $30 Million a Month on In-School COVID Tests. Are They Worth It?

March 22, 2022, 4:18 p.m.March 22, 2022, 4:27 p.m.

Some health experts say the data is useful, but others argue that the money would be better spent on vaccination efforts and improved ventilation.

Education

Some NYC Schools Struggling to Spend Federal Relief Funds

Feb. 28, 2022, 4:39 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 4:39 p.m.

The promise of more than $7 billion in federal COVID relief funding for New York City schools inspired some families and educators to dream big.

Public Schools

Mayor Eric Adams: NYC Could End School Mask Mandate By March 7

Feb. 27, 2022, 6:11 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 1:04 p.m.

Recently released data show that 52% of public school students are fully vaccinated, though wide disparities remain.

Vaccinations

There’s a 42% Gap Between the Most and Least Vaccinated School Districts in NYC

Feb. 27, 2022, 1:36 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 2:13 p.m.

A majority of NYC’s public school students are fully vaccinated against COVID, but deep disparities remain.

Education

NYC High School Graduation Rates Up as State Requirements Lowered

Feb. 16, 2022, 5:58 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 1:09 p.m.

Graduation rates in New York City ticked up to 81% last school year, about 2 percentage points higher than the previous year.

Schools

Are NYC Students Ready to Ditch Masks?

Feb. 14, 2022, 3:04 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 1:09 p.m.

Here’s what NYC school students had to say about mask mandates, in their own words.

Public Schools

Schools Boss Tells Parents NYC Might Create a Remote Option This Year

Jan. 13, 2022, 7:19 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 1:10 p.m.

The teachers’ union is on board with Chancellor David Banks’ proposal, but union President Michael Mulgrew urged parents to “use it judiciously.”

Public Schools

Comfort Dog Program Might Unleash Some Answers for Struggling Students

What the Education ’s Rejection of NYC’s Funding Formula Means for Schools

COVID Case Counts More Than Doubled in Public Schools Since Last Month, DOE Data Shows

NYC Spends $30 Million a Month on In-School COVID Tests. Are They Worth It?

Some NYC Schools Struggling to Spend Federal Relief Funds

Mayor Eric Adams: NYC Could End School Mask Mandate By March 7

There’s a 42% Gap Between the Most and Least Vaccinated School Districts in NYC

NYC High School Graduation Rates Up as State Requirements Lowered

Are NYC Students Ready to Ditch Masks?

Schools Boss Tells Parents NYC Might Create a Remote Option This Year

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