NYC expands career education program, offering students experience in HVAC industry and more
New York City is expanding a career education program to serve a total of 135 schools, city officials said Monday. The program will also add two new career pathways for students, offering experience in the professions of heating ventilation and air-conditioning, as well as human and social services. FutureReadyNYC, a signature initiative of Mayor Eric […]
Suspensions declined last year, but NYC schools issued more lengthy punishments
New York City students received fewer suspensions last school year, though the number of lengthy punishments ticked up, new data showed. Schools issued 27,724 suspensions during the 2023-24 school year, a 2.4% decline from the year before when the punishments roared back to pre-pandemic levels. Principal suspensions, which last five days or fewer and are […]
No midyear budget cuts for NYC schools, a return to pandemic-era policy
In a surprise move, New York City public schools that enrolled fewer students than projected will not see their budgets slashed midyear, the city’s Education Department announced Wednesday. School funding is typically allocated to schools during the summer based on the city’s projections of how many students are expected to fill their seats. That funding […]
NYC extends high school application deadline after tech glitch
New York City is extending the high school application deadline to Dec. 9, after officials discovered a glitch in a new tool that tells students their admissions chances, an Education Department spokesperson said Wednesday. The glitch only affected two schools, but families said that could have had ripple effects on their rankings. The extension came […]
NYC tweaks reading curriculum mandate after teacher pushback. Educators: Tell us what you think.
New York City is rolling out tweaks to its sweeping reading curriculum overhaul after facing concerns from teachers and union officials, according to a message sent this week to school staffers. “In response to feedback, we are updating key policies to address concerns related to pacing flexibility, assessment processes, and professional learning,” schools Chancellor Melissa […]
From school funding to grad requirements: What NY education officials want in the next state budget
Updates to New York’s main school funding formula. Seed money to start making changes to high school graduation requirements. A study on gaps in arts education across the state. Those were some of the priorities outlined Monday by the Board of Regents in its annual budget proposal. The blueprint called for a roughly $2 billion […]
Can peer support address student mental health? New York City Council members hope so.
To combat mental health challenges in schools, New York City Council members want to expand support for student wellness clubs and other peer-to-peer programs. Under one proposal, the city would develop a pilot program to bring mental health professionals into middle and high school wellness clubs, council members discussed at a Monday hearing. Other proposed […]
CITE Instructor Feature: Meet Dr. Willis Perry
We’re always beyond excited to celebrate our amazing instructors. Meet, Principal Willis Perry! 🌟 “In 30 years as an educator, I have dedicated myself to ensuring that all students under my care receive the highest level of academic and social-emotional supports. Upon receiving my B.A. from Adelphi University in 1994, I began my teaching career […]
