Amid NYC affordability crisis, parents, advocates launch bid for universal child care for 2-year-olds
The city's average cost for full-time child care at that age is $23,400 each year,...
Education
Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview
Both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could...
Hundreds of NYC public schools develop their own plans to reduce class sizes
In September, 60% of New York City public school classrooms will need to adhere to...
NYC education panel approves digital version of exam to specialized high schools
Members of the Panel for Educational Policy had been reluctant to pass the contract, after...
Jill Biden retires from teaching at Northern Virginia Community College
First Lady Jill Biden has stepped down from her teaching job at Northern Virginia Community...
Amid Trump mass deportation threats, NYC principals reminded to keep ICE out of public schools
As President-elect Donald Trump promises the largest deportation effort in American history, New York City's...
CUNY, unionized faculty and staff reach tentative contract agreement
The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty...
NYC public school employees who took families on trips meant for homeless children facing fines
The staffers admitted to taking their children and grandchildren on excursions from Broadway's Wicked to...
Disabled kids missing out as NY lawmakers delay promised boost to early intervention services
Each year, about half of infants and toddlers who qualify for services do not receive...
NYC Deputy Schools Chancellor Cristina Meléndez to oversee family engagement
Cristina Meléndez, deputy chancellor of the Division of Family, Community, and Student Empowerment, is stepping...
NYC parents sound off on entrance exam for specialized high schools ahead of high-profile vote
The Panel for Educational Policy is set to vote next week on a $17-million contract...
NYC to install solar panels at 72 public schools by year’s end, helping kids learn about clean energy
New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city's largest...
NYC public schools loosen reading curriculum mandate after teacher, principal pushback
The policy changes will give schools with more discretion to tweak curriculum and move at...