The Definitive Guide to New York Education & Parenting

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Justin G. Jun 11, 2026

A Parent's Guide: How to Talk to Your Teen About Social Media

New York's SAFE for Kids Act is changing how teens experience social media, but the most powerful protection still happens at home. Here is a practical, judgment-first guide to talking with your teen about privacy, safety, screen time, and self-worth.

Parent Support

Justin G. Jun 10, 2026

Two Boys, One Decision: What the Karmelo Anthony Verdict Asks of Every Parent

The Karmelo Anthony murder verdict is a national headline, but for parents it is something closer to home: a hard, necessary conversation about consequences, conflict, and teaching our kids that walking away is the bravest thing they can do.

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News & Updates

Justin G. Jun 8, 2026

Which New York School Districts Report the Most Student Drug Incidents?

New state data reveals which New York school districts and counties report the most student drug incidents, and the answer is not New York City. See the full district and county rankings, the upstate surge driving them, and what families should ask their schools.

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Parent Support

Justin G. Jun 5, 2026

Graduation Rules: Here Is Why Your Child Still Has to Take the Regents.

New York is rebuilding what it means to earn a high school diploma, but the Regents exams are not gone yet. Here is what is actually changing, which students are affected, and why your child still has to take the test this year.

News & Updates

Justin G. Jun 4, 2026

New York Now Has Statewide Rules for Diapering and Toileting in Schools

New York just adopted its first statewide rules for diapering and toileting in schools. Section 136.10 sets new standards for equipment, training, privacy, and dignity, and bars schools from excluding children who are not yet potty trained. Here is what every New York parent needs to know.

News & Updates

Justin G. Jun 3, 2026

New York Teachers Just Drew a Line on Screens and AI in the Youngest Classrooms

New York's largest teachers union wants screens and student-facing AI out of pre-K through second grade classrooms statewide. Here is what NYSUT's resolution means, where Governor Hochul stands, and how New York families can weigh in before it becomes policy.

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News & Updates

Justin G. Jun 3, 2026

Is New York's Statewide School Cellphone Ban Actually Working?

One year in, New York's statewide school cellphone ban is delivering better behavior and stronger student well-being, but flat test scores. Here is what Hochul's first-year survey and the latest national research reveal, and what it all means for New York families.

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News & Updates

Justin G. May 29, 2026

NY Tier 6 Reform: What It Means for Teachers & Schools

New York's 2026 state budget cuts the Tier 6 teacher retirement age from 63 to 58 and lowers pension contribution rates for over 830,000 public employees. Here's what it means for classrooms, educators, and taxpayers across the state.

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News & Updates

Justin G. May 29, 2026

Should Your Community Have a Vote Before a Charter School Opens? A New Bill Says Yes

Two new New York State bills would require public hearings and a community vote before any charter school can open, expand, or renew. Here's what the legislation means for school budgets and families across the state.

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News & Updates

Justin G. May 28, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is Overhauling How NYC Kids Learn Math

Mayor Mamdani is expanding NYC Solves, the city's math initiative, into elementary schools for the first time across four districts this fall. Here's what the $17.3 million overhaul means for your child's classroom.

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News & Updates

Justin G. May 28, 2026

The White House Is Sitting on $2 Billion for Schools - Here's What That Means for New York

The White House is withholding more than $2 billion in congressionally approved education funding. New York State has already lost access to $463 million in school grants. Here's what families and educators need to know.

News & Updates

Justin G. May 26, 2026

The Pope Says AI Is Threatening Critical Thinking While Our Schools Try to Figure it Out

Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical warns that AI is eroding critical thinking. New York schools are still sorting out how to respond, and the stakes for students couldn't be higher.

Which New York School Districts Report the Most Student Drug Incidents?

New York Now Has Statewide Rules for Diapering and Toileting in Schools

Is New York's Statewide School Cellphone Ban Actually Working?

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