Chalkbeat

Eric Dinowitz is City Council’s new education chair. Here’s what he wants to prioritize.

Dinowitz, a former teacher and Bronx City Council member, now oversees the education committee. His first oversight hearing ...
ABC7 New York on MSN

New York City Public Schools closed today due to inclement weather; remote learning for students

Students will learn remotely on Jan. 26, 2025 amid weather-related building closures.
The New York Times

New York City Sues U.S. After School Aid Is Cut Over Gender Policies

The Trump administration argued that the school system is violating civil rights laws because of policies on transgender and nonbinary students. By Troy Closson New York City sued the U.S. Education ...
ABC 7 New York on MSN

New York City Public Schools closed Monday due to inclement weather; remote learning for students

While all New York City public school buildings will be closed, instruction will continue remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on Monday.
City Journal

Another Challenge for Mamdani: Plummeting Enrollment in the City’s Public Schools

Last week, New York City’s Department of Education announced the latest enrollment numbers for the city’s public schools. Another year of declines confirms an unsustainable trajectory—and highlights ...
Fox News

NYC schools sue Education Department over nearly $50M in grant cuts due to transgender policies

New York City Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education on Thursday over its move to cut $47 million in promised grants in response to the schools' policies regarding ...
The New York Times

Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight. By Troy Closson Zohran Mamdani won over many voters in New ...