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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Is Overhauling How NYC Kids Learn Math

New York Schools Support Staff Are Barely Getting By

NY School Budget Vote Results: Who Passed and Who Failed

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Justin G. May 16, 2026

Classrooms Are at a Crossroads: NYC Schools, AI Policy, Federal Cuts & More

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.

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Justin G. May 14, 2026

New York's School Bus System Is Fractured - Here's What Families Need to Know

New York's school bus system is under pressure from a driver shortage, poor vendor accountability, and a mandatory transition to electric buses by 2035. Here's what NYC families need to know and how to advocate for better service.

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Justin G. May 13, 2026

NYC Is Spending $43 Billion on Public Schools. Will Test Scores Improve?

NYC is spending a record $43 billion on public schools -- $44,000 per student -- yet test scores lag nationally and enrollment has dropped nearly 10% since 2020. Here's what it means for NYC families and what you can do about it.

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Justin G. May 4, 2026

Why NYC Parents are Demanding an AI Moratorium

NYC parents are drawing a line in the sand. Explore the driving forces behind the demanded two-year AI moratorium in schools, from concerns over "cognitive flatlining" to the fight for student data privacy.

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Justin G. May 4, 2026

Powering New York's Fleet: DOL and NYPA Unveil $7 Million EV Training Initiative

New York State is investing $7 million to train the next generation of EV technicians. Through a partnership between NYSDOL and NYPA, the GCEW-EV grant supports training for electric vehicle and charging station maintenance, with a focus on equity and electric school buses.

Farmingdale Bus Tragedy related to Farmingdale Bus Tragedy Demands a Culture Shift in Student Safety

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Justin G. Jul 29, 2025

Farmingdale Bus Tragedy Demands a Culture Shift in Student Safety

We send our children off with waves and smiles, expecting them to return with stories and memories. But in September 2023, that trust was shattered on an upstate highway, and the community of Farmingdale, Long Island, was left to grapple with a question that still echoes today: Could more have been...

Kids on Cellphone related to New Study Pinpoints Addictive Screen Use as Risk to Youth Well-being

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

New Study Pinpoints Addictive Screen Use as Risk to Youth Well-being

For years, the conversation around youth mental health and digital devices has often centered on a single, seemingly simple metric: screen time. Parents, educators, and even policymakers have wrestled with how many hours are too many, often viewing the sheer volume of time spent online as the...

Governor Hochul Deshas Law related to NY Schools Set New Standards for Cardiac Preparedness

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

NY Schools Set New Standards for Cardiac Preparedness

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Governor Hochul signed "Desha's Law" (S.5539A/A.785A), a pivotal piece of legislation requiring all public schools across New York State to develop and implement comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans. This serves as a proactive step that promises to save lives...

billions in federal education funding to be released related to Billions in Federal Education Funding to Be Released

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Justin G. Jul 28, 2025

Billions in Federal Education Funding to Be Released

A collective sigh of relief is sweeping through New York's educational landscape as the Trump administration has announced its intention to release over $5 billion in withheld federal education funding. For nearly a month, school leaders, parents, and community stakeholders across the five boroughs...

Letitia James AG related to NY Fights Back: States Sue Over Head Start Immigration Bans & Unlawful Funding Cuts

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Justin G. Jul 24, 2025

NY Fights Back: States Sue Over Head Start Immigration Bans & Unlawful Funding Cuts

A recent decision by the federal government to restrict access to crucial publicly-funded programs, including the vital Head Start initiative, based on immigration status, has sent ripples of concern and indignation through our neighborhoods. But New York isn't standing idly by. In a powerful...

Ransomware Attacks in Schools related to The Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on Schools

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Justin G. Jul 23, 2025

The Alarming Rise of Ransomware Attacks on Schools

The digital age promised a revolution in education, bringing classrooms closer to global knowledge and streamlining administrative tasks. Yet, with every technological leap comes new vulnerabilities. Our schools, the very bedrock of our community's future, are increasingly under siege. Recent data...

New York Round Up related to New York Round-Up: Major Education Moves Reshape Our Schools

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Justin G. Jul 23, 2025

New York Round-Up: Major Education Moves Reshape Our Schools

From Governor Hochul's bold stance on cellphone use to evolving discussions around school choice and the future of religious education, the decisions being made today will undoubtedly shape the academic journey for countless students across New York State. It's a transformative moment, where the...

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