News

ABC7 New York on MSN3d
New York City announces stricter cellphone policy for public schools aimed at reducing distractions
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, devices such as cellphones, tablets and smart watches will no longer be allowed to be ...
Soft ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy a bust in NYC public schools — as police incidents balloon to 4,200 this year: study
The New York City Department of Education’s $100 million push to implement “restorative justice” instead of stricter school ...
NYC public schools' $25M bet on reducing screen time — what challenges lie ahead?
New York City public schools will enforce a new policy banning the use of personal internet-enabled devices during school hours. Backed by $25 million in city funding and $4.3 million from the state, ...
Chalkbeat on MSN9d
All NYC public schools must use city-approved programs to help struggling readers next year
All NYC schools, from elementary to high school, will now have to use city-approved reading programs to help struggling ...
NYC public schools boss admits ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy needs work — but is here to stay — as police incidents spike
The head of city public schools admitted the Department of Education’s controversial shift away from traditional discipline ...
New York Daily News1mon
NYC promises to hold school budgets steady despite enrollment declines
This spring, Gov. Hochul and the state Legislature made tweaks to New York’s primary education formula, resulting in New York City receiving $314 million less than if no changes had been ...
Staten Island Advance1mon
Why are NYC public schools closed on Thursday? - silive.com
The schedule changes will not impact schools being closed on Thursday. Friday was planned as a day off for many students in pre-K and 3-K programs, elementary schools, and middle schools, ...