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Will NY ban cellphones during school? What we know about possible state law
NY could become the next state to ban cellphone use during the school day, as Gov. Kathy Hochul says it is a negative ...
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Survey: Why Are Families Leaving NYC Public Schools?
As enrollment in New York City’s public schools plunged in recent years, city officials said reversing the trend would be a ...
New York City public schools face historic crisis amid federal, state and municipal attacks
New York City’s public education system is facing an impending crisis as federal, state, and local budget cuts converge with ...
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Cellphone bans, school funding, and child care vouchers: How NY’s budget will affect NYC families
At stake are hundreds of millions of dollars for city schools, the future of child care subsidies for thousands of low-income ...
Jewish employees in NYC schools denied religious observance day to prep for Passover: ‘Erases core Jewish values’
New York City denied Jewish Department of Education staffers a religious observance day this week to prepare for Passover, ...
DOE failed to inspect 82% of NYC schools with known carcinogen asbestos: comptroller audit
The audit by the New York City Comptroller’s Office obtained exclusively by The Post found that more than 82% of the city’s 1 ...
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NYC commits $167 million to shore up early childhood education system amid federal threats
K, the city’s free preschool program for 3-year-olds, and $55 million to help address a chronic shortage of seats for ...
When do NYC public school students return from spring break?
Schools are closed for spring recess from Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, according to the New York City Department of Education academic calendar. This gives students nine full days off ...
NYC is hiring public school teachers: Here’s how to apply
New York City is hiring public school teachers for the 2025-2026 school year and it’s easy for certified educators to apply.
NYC Mayor Adams planning to reverse proposed cuts to 3-K, early childhood education
Mayor Adams, who has faced sharp crticism over his handling of 3-K, is expected to announce Wednesday that he is backing away ...
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NYC school asbestos inspections are badly lacking, as custodians check for carcinogen
Parents want to trust that the schools their kids attend are safe. But one of New York City’s top watchdogs found when it comes to a major requirement — sending specially trained inspectors to ...
New York City vows to hire nearly 4,000 new teachers for the start of the next school year
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.