New York school classroom aides, teacher assistants, lunch monitors, and clerical staff are earning wages that fall far below the state's own cost of living benchmarks. As Jeff Bezos calls for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners, a look at the numbers reveals just how badly New York's school support workforce has been left behind.

New York State has delayed its zero-emission bus mandate by five years, moving the 2027 purchase deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion from 2035 to 2040. Here is what families, school districts, and communities across New York need to understand about the health, policy, and accountability stakes.

Most New York school budgets passed on May 19, 2026, but several districts including AuSable Valley, Ogdensburg, Stamford, Prattsburgh, Spencerport, and Lyndonville saw their spending plans rejected. Here's what happened and what comes next.

Explore the hidden costs of "always-on" learning in NYC schools. This guide examines academic ROI, student wellbeing, and how New York families can balance educational technology with essential social-emotional growth.

New York spends $89 billion on public schools statewide, yet many districts still face cuts and shortfalls. Here is exactly how school money flows across New York, from Foundation Aid and property taxes to per-pupil spending gaps between rich and poor districts.

A heat advisory is in effect for all five NYC boroughs through Wednesday. But in low-income communities from the South Bronx to Central Brooklyn, extreme heat has always hit harder and hurt more. Here's why, and what families need to know right now.

The world of education is constantly evolving, much like the unique children we are raising and teaching. As parents, educators, and professionals, we often find ourselves navigating a landscape filled with new policies, budget shifts, and an ever-present desire to see our children thrive. But what...

New York's zero-emission school bus mandate is heading for a major delay. Here's what the proposed timeline change means for your district, your taxes, and your child's commute.

The 2026 New York school board election and budget vote is Tuesday, May 19. Here is everything New York families need to know: voter eligibility, what is on the ballot, how to vote early, and why this election matters for your kids and your taxes.

New York students remain nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic benchmarks, despite the state spending $35,000 per pupil. A sweeping new Stanford report reveals the learning crisis started in 2013, not 2020. Here's what the data means for NYC families.

From NYC's AI policy clash and school closure battles to the federal education funding fight in Congress and a massive data breach affecting millions of students, here is everything parents and educators need to know from this week's biggest education headlines.

Summer reading loss is real, but it is preventable. This guide gives New York families at every income level a clear, actionable roadmap to free books, library programs, digital tools, and community resources that keep kids reading all summer long.