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NYC public schools newsletter accusing Israel of ‘genocide in Gaza’ prompts new crackdown
The New York City schools boss has suspended release of mass communications sent to educators, students and parents without ...
NYC public schools spark outrage for sending newsletter to teachers accusing Israel of ‘genocide in Gaza’
A New York City Department of Education newsletter sent to hundreds of public school teachers claims Israel is committing ...
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‘Technical issues’ take NYC parent council elections offline on first day of voting
Just hours into the first day of voting for New York City’s elected parent councils, Education Department officials took the ...
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Brooklyn school closure wins approval, making way for new ‘literacy academy’ for struggling readers
The closure proposal drew intense pushback, including a rare rebuke from the school’s principal, prompting calls for a ...
Trump administration launches probe into New York agency for its ban on Native American sports mascots
The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation into the New York Department of Education amid a controversy over ...
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NYC Education Department partners with film festival to educate students about disability and filmmaking
The city Department of Education is working with ReelAbilities, a film festival dedicated to promoting the inclusion of the ...
New York chooses DEI over students
New York state officials defied the Trump administration's directive to end DEI initiatives in public schools. The move could ...
New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools
A potential last-minute addition to the state budget would amount to a major victory for Hasidic Jewish leaders.
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NYC Mayor Releases $115B Budget, With Emphasis on Public Safety And Education
The fiscal 2026 budget announcement kicks off negotiations with the City Council, where the two sides will have to come to an ...
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U.S. Education Department probes New York's mascot ban after Trump backs Massapequa challenge
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday it has launched an investigation into the New York State Board of Regents to determine if the threat of withholding funds from schools with sports ...