New York
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in New York
States
Democratic-Led Cities, States Push Back on Trump's Threats to Cut School Funding Over DEI
The standoff could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools.
Equity & Diversity
N.Y. Public Schools Tell Trump Administration They Won't Comply With DEI Order
New York officials question whether the federal agency has the authority to make demands to end DEI practices in public schools.
Teaching
Schools Find New Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to remembering the trailblazers who gave all women the right to vote and honoring women's many contributions to U.S. education, science, technology, policy, and more.
Teaching Profession
Teaching in 2025: ‘Every Day Is a Crazy Day. It’s Fine.’
The profession is changing, and it's more challenging than ever. Resilient teachers are adapting. But at what cost?
Teaching Profession
Video
‘It’s Not All Rainbows and Butterflies’: SEL in the Early Grades
A veteran teacher reflects on how the classroom (and the kids) have changed, and on what's needed to fix education.
Mathematics
New York City's New Curriculum Gets Caught in the 'Math Wars'
An initiative aimed at raising student achievement doesn't give students enough practice with foundational skills, some say.
Federal
Trump Chooses Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary
Kennedy has espoused misinformation around vaccine safety, including pushing a discredited theory that childhood vaccines cause autism.
Student Well-Being
Are Schools Responsible for Students Who Avoid School? A New Lawsuit Says Yes
A class action argues that the New York City schools aren't adequately supporting students with disabilities who are school-avoidant.
Student Well-Being
This District Is Enlisting a Powerful Ally in Preventing Youth Suicide
School nurses are often left out of school district planning on mental health resources. But they can serve as a front line of support.
Reading & Literacy
How the Largest School District Is Adjusting to the Science of Reading
Shifting practice in New York City, a balanced literacy stronghold, poses special challenges.
Reading & Literacy
Video
Implementing New Reading Materials Is Hard. How This Principal Got Buy-In
A NYC principal explains how she implemented the Wit and Wisdom reading curriculum in her school. The first step was teacher buy-in.
School & District Management
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks Plans to Resign Amid Federal Investigation
The hand-picked head of the nation’s largest school district is expected to resign amid a federal corruption investigation.
Law & Courts
Court Revives Asian-American Groups' Challenge to New York City Selective Admissions
New York's program has sought to increase representation of Black and Latino students in its selective high schools.
Mathematics
Video
This Basketball Board Game is Getting Students Engaged in Math
By making math a fun, sports-based game, students of all levels are engaging with the subject.