An alleged pattern of racism and retaliation at an Elmhurst school seven years ago prompted then-Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to sue the city Department of Education in 2016. But the case … Read More
Principal Gail Lambert had a problem: Cell phone use was out of control. Not long after taking the helm three years ago of the Brooklyn Academy of Science and the … Read More
The Department of Education will for the first time screen entire grades for students who are at risk of dyslexia, as part of a trial-run that got underway this week … Read More
It’s pretty clear we’re living in an age of rapid disruption. The internet disrupted information. Cellphones, e-mail and social media disrupted communication. Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have … Read More
This is part of an ongoing collaborative series between Chalkbeat and THE CITY investigating learning differences, special education and other education challenges in city schools. When Corinne Rello-Anselmi began her public school career 41 … Read More
The state of New York is tapping the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to “reimagine” education and virtual schooling as millions of students learn from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday released the names of educators and others who would advise the state on its new effort with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to “reimagine … Read More
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said Thursday that federal coronavirus relief should be disbursed to help schools the same way as education funds for disadvantaged students, rather than rerouting millions of … Read More
On the Upper East Side, two private schools hoped to use part of a dead-end block for less than six hours each weekday to help students keep a safe distance. … Read More
When Susynne McElrone enrolled in classes for the fall semester at CUNY’s Lehman College, she noticed a charge that seemed unjustified since most students won’t be stepping foot on the … Read More
