NYC Middle School Teachers Concerned COVID Cases Will Spike After In-Person Learning Resumes

Some teachers say they’re concerned COVID cases will go up, citing a delay in testing results and a slow vaccine rollout.

NYC Middle Schools Will Reopen Feb. 25 For In-Person Classes

“Our children are ready, our parents are ready for kids to be back in school so we’re really excited about this,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

NYC Pre-K, 3-K Applications For 2021-22 School Year Open Soon

Applications for free, full-day 3-K and Pre-K for the 2021-22 school year will open on Feb. 24.

Staten Island Special Education Students Sue To Join Neighborhood School Classrooms

The federal class action was filed by three staff attorneys for children’s advocacy groups on behalf of three students.

NYC’s Troubled Special Education Complaint System Gets Federal Monitor

New York City’s special education complaint system will soon get a new set of eyes: a court-ordered monitor.

NYC Middle Schools Reopening Plan Coming In February: Mayor

“We’ll put the plan on the table for middle schools and move on as quickly as possible,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

NYC Schools Lost 43K Students In Coronavirus Enrollment Drop

Enrollment at New York City’s public schools declined to 960,000 students, or a 4 percent loss amid the pandemic, preliminary data shows.

COVID Impact On Education: SUNY Chancellor Malatras Reports Applications Down Record 20%

Its chancellor says the drop off signals a time to rethink higher education, CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported Tuesday.

NYC's Largest Charter School Network Stays Fully Remote

Success Academy not only will be fully remote amid coronavirus, it will end this school year early on May 28 and start the next year early.

NYC School Coronavirus Closures Hover Over 300 Buildings

The number of schools shuttered by COVID-19 cases hit, then quickly dipped below, a record high this week. Roughly a third remain closed.

Coronavirus Impact: Some Columbia University Students Say They’re Prepared To Withhold Payments If Tuition Isn’t Lowered

Coronavirus pandemic fallout has impacted the way college students learn.

NYC Hits Record-High Graduation Rate

The class of 2020's graduation rate hit 78.8 percent, the highest in New York City's history, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

New York City Schools To Eliminate Entry Exam For Gifted And Talented Programs

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said Wednesday the city will start phasing out the entry exam.

Most NYC Schools Return To Some Form Of 5-Day In-Person Learning

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that 860 of New York City's 878 public schools returned to least some five-day-a-week instruction.

A Shot In The Dark: Overnight Vaccine Getters Take Burden Off Daytime Lines

As vaccination sites shifted into round-the-clock mode, New Yorkers found themselves in unexpected spots at odd hours.

At Least 17K NYC Teachers Want Coronavirus Vaccine ASAP: Union

In 24 hours, about 17,000 educators responded to a United Federation of Teachers survey saying they want the vaccine.

In-Person NYC Teachers Pressed To Get Coronavirus Vaccine

Chancellor Richard Carranza asked for remote teachers to wait for "further guidance," indicating those in classrooms have priority.

Best Private Schools In NYC: See 2021 Rankings

Check out Niche.com's rankings for the city's best private schools in 2021.

NYC Schools Can Remain Open After City Coronavirus Rate Hits 9%

As coronavirus cases surge, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said schools across the state that test lower than their areas can remain open.

NYC In-Person Learning Begins Again Amid Coronavirus Closures

Elementary students Monday returned to classrooms after the holidays, except in more than 100 schools under COVID-19 closures.

Nearly 12,000 NYC School Without COVID Testing Consent Forms Switched To Remote Learning

The city Department of Education says those students haven’t handed in COVID-19 testing consent forms.

Hundreds Of NYC Schools Under Coronavirus Closures Ahead Of Break

Call it an early Christmas break from classroom learning — 201 schools are now under 14-day coronavirus closures.

NYC School Admissions Process Overhauled To Tackle Diversity

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a one-year pause on screens at middle schools and the elimination of geographic priority at high schools.

NYC Schools Return To In-Person Learning Friday After Storm

City crews will spend Thursday clearing heavy snow from a major winter storm and contending with potentially breezy and icy conditions.

NYC School Buildings Will Close Thursday As Winter Storm Blows In

But it won’t be a traditional snow day — students will have a full remote learning day.

No More Snow Days? De Blasio Says He’ll Decide Tonight About In-Person Learning At NYC Public Schools Thursday

Mayor Bill de Blasio says he’ll know by Wednesday night whether schools will stay open Thursday for in-person learning.

NYC School Closings: Find Out If Classes Are Canceled Amid Storm

But there won’t be a snow day if schools close after a winter storm hits the city starting Wednesday. Classes will go fully-remote.

5-Day In-Person Classes Now At 250 NYC Schools, De Blasio Says

Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents will see a “big jump” in number of schools offering five days of in-person classes after Jan. 4.

New Plan Will 'Close COVID Achievement Gap' In NYC Schools: Mayor

Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined steps schools will take next fall to help students who fell behind during the coronavirus pandemic.

New Program By Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Offers Homework Help For Parents, Students Struggling With Remote Learning

A new program offers free homework help for parents and students struggling with remote learning.

New Data Shows Remote Classes Are Leading To Learning Loss In Young Students

New academic performance data shows remote learning is taking a toll on students in many ways.

Youngsters Return To NYC Schools As Mayor Promises More Reopening

Staten Island “orange zone” schools reopen Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. He also predicted a January reopening for middle schools.

More Than 110K NYC Students Are Homeless, Study Finds

It's the fifth straight year the number of students who are homeless topped 100,000, according to the study.

De Blasio To Parents Of Students Registered For In-Person Learning: Use It Or Lose It

Mayor Bill de Blasio is saying use it or lose it to parents of public school students registered for in-person learning.

Former FBI Director James Comey To Teach Course At Columbia University

The schools says Comey will teach a course titled “Lawyers and Leaders.”

'Last Chance' Next Week For NYC In-Person Learning, Mayor Says

Mayor Bill de Blasio said in-person elementary students who don't show up in classrooms next week will be shifted to fully remote classes.

NYC Schools Reopening: What You Need To Know

In-person learning will return for some, but not all, students on Dec. 7. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday gave more details on reopening.

New York City Public School Parents, Teachers React To Reopening Plan: ‘Shocked Me Completely’

Less than two weeks after ordering all schools to stop in-person learning, New York City is reversing course.

New York City Schools Will Begin Phased Reopening Dec. 7

Students in New York City public schools will return to in-person learning a week after the Thanksgiving holiday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Schools: The New Normal | State, New York City Make Moves To Bridge Digital Divide For Remote Learning

The digital divide has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.