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Apr
19

NYC unveils changes to ‘gifted’ program, adding 1,000 seats to third grade

From Chalkbeat: More students will have the chance to enroll in New York City’s gifted programs, officials announced Thursday. But despite major changes promised by former Mayor Bill de Blasio in the face of stark segregation in gifted programs, the new administration decided to largely stick to the status quo. For the 2022-23 school year, […]

By John Russo | Blog . news
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Apr
07

There’s a teacher shortage! (U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Calls on States, Districts…)

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Calls on States, Districts, Higher Ed Institutions to Address Nationwide Teacher Shortage and Bolster Student Recovery with American Rescue Plan Funds Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will issue a nationwide call to action for states, higher education leaders, and schools to tap federal resources and work together to […]

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Apr
07

At my son’s first in-person recital since COVID, I cherished the small, tender moments

I smiled so much Monday my face hurt as my son and his fifth grade classmates swing danced and boogie woogied and waltzed across the stage of their school auditorium for the fifth grade ballroom dance performance. Their faces were tight with concentration, even those behind masks. And their 10-year-old awkwardness was on full display […]

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Mar
09

NYC schools Chancellor David Banks outlines fixes for ‘broken’ education department

In his first major policy speech to education department brass, New York City schools Chancellor David Banks offered sharp criticism of the system he inherited. His Wednesday address acknowledged sharp enrollment declines, lingering concerns over school safety both from violence and from COVID, and, three school years into the pandemic, a battered trust among families […]

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Mar
04

“Black History Is American History”

From ‘StrategiesMatters” By Dr. Carlen Padmore-Gateau The murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, spurred and shifted a new path in a movement that has reawakened the spirit of activism and a deep yearning for truth in our country. The truth included the ill-treatment of black people in the United States of America and […]

By John Russo | Blog . news . Professional Development
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Feb
25

As NY mulls end to school mask mandate, how many students are vaccinated?

From Chalkbeat: How many New York City public school students are vaccinated? Education department officials won’t say, even though they use those statistics to determine how many students to test for COVID at each school. The city has not provided school-level vaccination rates despite a City Council law that requires the department to do so. […]

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Feb
25

Teacher shortage is a ‘crisis,’ N.J. state legislators say after educators raise alarm

From NJ.com: Teacher shortage is a ‘crisis,’ N.J. state legislators say after educators raise alarm More than two dozen educators raised alarms about declining interest in teaching and other jobs in public schools during a hearing Tuesday with New Jersey state legislators. Speakers told the Joint Committee on Public Schools that applications have been slipping […]

By John Russo | New Teacher . news
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Feb
25

Here’s how Adams’ proposed budget could affect schools

From Chalkbeat: Here’s how Adams’ proposed budget could affect schools In his first budget proposal since taking office, Mayor Eric Adams this week outlined cuts to the education department and other city agencies. The backlash was swift. Some education advocates called it a “scarcity” budget, with one group saying it would cause “irreparable harm” to […]

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