Department of Education

NYC to Eliminate ‘Gifted’ Test in Overhaul of Segregated Program

Oct. 8, 2021, 7:11 p.m.June 10, 2024, 1:16 p.m.

New York City will no longer test rising kindergartners for entry into its gifted and talented program, which has long attracted controversy for enrolling starkly low numbers of Black and Latino students.

Schools

NYC Schools Brace for Up to 10,000 Missing Teachers as Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect

Sept. 24, 2021, 10:55 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:59 a.m.

As the vaccine mandate for New York City teachers is set to take effect next week, schools are bracing for this Tuesday when thousands of educators might be barred from their classrooms.

Education

City Tells Students Heading Back to School to Hop Turnstiles With Form Letters

Sept. 16, 2021, 2:14 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

School started Monday in New York, but some students who need free MetroCards to travel to and from class are still waiting to receive them. That’s raising concerns among some principals that students could end up in trouble with the police.

Schools

COVID Complicates Back-to-School Lunch Plans for NYC Students

Sept. 6, 2021, 12:22 p.m.Sept. 6, 2021, 12:22 p.m.

Eating at an indoor restaurant is limited to those who have been fully vaccinated. But in classrooms, many students remain too young for vaccines. Experts warn that lunchtime could be the riskiest part of the school day.

Education

Schools’ COVID Safety Plan Has Less Testing, Remote Learning for Quarantined Kids

Aug. 26, 2021, 5:17 p.m.Aug. 26, 2021, 5:18 p.m.

With less than three weeks remaining before schools reopen for a million students, New York City officials on Thursday revealed a suite of safety protocols including coronavirus testing and classroom closure policies.

Health

De Blasio Keeps Mask Rules for New York City Schools Despite CDC Changes

July 12, 2021, 5:01 p.m.July 21, 2021, 6:48 p.m.

New York City schools will stick with universal masking for now, despite new federal guidance that OKs ditching face coverings for vaccinated students and teachers, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.

Schools

NYC’s School Algorithms Cement Segregation. This Data Shows How

May 26, 2021, 8:00 a.m.May 26, 2021, 10:19 a.m.

New numbers show how many students are locked out by the system

Schools

Learning Pods are Now Helping Vulnerable Students. Will the Trend Survive the Pandemic?

April 14, 2021, 9:12 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.

The pod concept is expanding beyond families with means. More schools, churches and community groups are trying to level the field by offering students of all incomes the in-person, small-group option as remote learning leaves many behind.

Education

NYC to Pay $500 to Nearly 1,000 Parents to Address Mental Health Needs at Schools

April 11, 2021, 4:46 p.m.April 11, 2021, 4:47 p.m.

The city Department of Education is launching a mental health training program in May for parents, paying them $500 to become “wellness ambassadors” in their communities.

Schools

Parents of Special Education Students Say the DOE Isn’t Sharing Meaningful Data. So They’re Collecting It Themselves

April 8, 2021, 6:53 p.m.April 8, 2021, 8:32 p.m.

A trend of parent-driven surveys has emerged during the pandemic. This has helped fill a gap, say parents who are finding it easier to connect online and share information.

Department of Education

NYC to Eliminate ‘Gifted’ Test in Overhaul of Segregated Program

NYC Schools Brace for Up to 10,000 Missing Teachers as Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect

City Tells Students Heading Back to School to Hop Turnstiles With Form Letters

COVID Complicates Back-to-School Lunch Plans for NYC Students

Schools’ COVID Safety Plan Has Less Testing, Remote Learning for Quarantined Kids

De Blasio Keeps Mask Rules for New York City Schools Despite CDC Changes

NYC’s School Algorithms Cement Segregation. This Data Shows How

Learning Pods are Now Helping Vulnerable Students. Will the Trend Survive the Pandemic?

NYC to Pay $500 to Nearly 1,000 Parents to Address Mental Health Needs at Schools

Parents of Special Education Students Say the DOE Isn’t Sharing Meaningful Data. So They’re Collecting It Themselves

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