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Equity & Diversity Opinion What I Learned About America's Enslavement of People Shaped My District's DEI Efforts
Before he could make his school more welcoming, a superintendent explains how he had to challenge his own perceptions first.
Charles V. Khoury , February 20, 2023
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School Climate & Safety The Nation's Largest District Saw an Increase in Policing at Schools Last Year
In the nation's largest school district, police last year arrested, detained, and walked students out more than before the pandemic.
Eesha Pendharkar, February 17, 2023
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School & District Management Newly Named Superintendent of the Year Focuses on Seeing Students as Individuals
Kevin McGowan leads the Brighton Central School District in Rochester, N.Y.
Caitlynn Peetz, February 17, 2023
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Chimere Stephens, the Director of NYC Men Teach at the NYC Department of Education, pictured at PS 55 elementary school in the Bronx, New York., January 19, 2023.
Chimere Stephens, the director of NYC Men Teach for the New York City schools, has helped his district almost double the percentage of male teachers of color.
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Recruitment & Retention Q&A How to Get Male Students of Color to Pursue Teaching
New York City's summer internship for male teachers of color sparks interest in the profession and the district.
Mark Walsh, February 6, 2023
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Chimere Stephens, the Director of NYC Men Teach at the NYC Department of Education, reads a book to a class of first grade students at PS 55 elementary school in the Bronx, New York., January 19, 2023.
Chimere Stephens, the director of NYC Men Teach at the NYC Department of Education, reads a book to a class of 1st grade students in January at PS 55 elementary school.
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Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From Want to Recruit Male Teachers of Color? Look to This New York City Leader
Chimere Stephens, who leads recruitment of men of color for the New York City schools, believes in starting with high school students.
Alyson Klein & Mark Walsh, February 6, 2023
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Aryaana Khan pictured in Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica, Queens, NY., on Jan. 27, 2023
Aryaana Khan pictured in Baisley Pond Park in Jamaica, Queens, NY., on Jan. 27, 2023
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Future of Work In Their Own Words From Monsoons to Hurricane Sandy: A Student’s Personal Journey From Activist to Scientist
Without formal instruction on climate change in school, Aryaana Khan struggled to make sense of the natural disasters she experienced.
Arianna Prothero, January 31, 2023
4 min read
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Education Funding States Are Rolling in Surplus Cash, But It's Not All Good News for Schools
Some states are ramping up education spending, while others are leaving districts disappointed.
Mark Lieberman, January 25, 2023
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Student Well-Being More Schools Are Offering Student Mental Health Days. Here's What You Need to Know
New York might join a dozen other states now permitting students excused absences from classes to look after their mental well-being.
Arianna Prothero, January 19, 2023
5 min read
Monique Paes, the esports advisor for Bronx River High School in New York, has turned her classroom into an online gaming haven for her esports students.
Monique Paes, a teacher and the esports adviser for Bronx River High School in New York City, has turned her classroom into an online gaming haven for students.
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School Climate & Safety Q&A Using Esports to Build a Classroom Community: One Teacher's Story
A teacher talks about the lessons she’s learned from leading her school's esports club.
Lauraine Langreo, January 13, 2023
3 min read
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Classroom Technology New York City Blocks ChatGPT at Schools. Should Other Districts Follow?
Banning the AI-powered writing technology does students a disservice, some experts say.
Alyson Klein, January 4, 2023
4 min read
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A player from the Westlake High School Warriors in Thousand Oaks, Calif., plays football in a helmet with an arrowhead logo. California has banned only certain Native American-themed mascots, but other states have passed broader restrictions.
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Equity & Diversity More States Push Schools to Drop Native American Mascots
At states' urging, schools will drop Native American mascots, citing the harm of racist stereotypes. The changes bring logistical and political challenges.
Evie Blad, November 28, 2022
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Ollie Wright, left, watches as CJ Lanahan, center, and Dan Edick work on creating a snow kicker for a rail, enjoying the aftermath of two days of lake-effect snow, at Hoyt Lake in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
Ollie Wright, left, watches as CJ Lanahan, center, and Dan Edick work on creating a snow kicker for a rail, enjoying the aftermath of two days of lake-effect snow, at Hoyt Lake in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
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School & District Management Photos PHOTOS: The Snow Day Lives in Buffalo After a Massive Storm
After a massive storm dumped up to 6 feet of snow in parts of Buffalo, schools closed and students made the most of the storm.
Jaclyn Borowski , November 21, 2022
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Teaching Profession Opinion Want Vibrant, Engaged Teachers? Give Them Professional Freedom
A deputy superintendent explains how his district has created a stimulating environment by trusting teachers to experiment.
Jonah Schenker, November 6, 2022
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Mathematics Why the Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion in Math Education
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is investing big in math, including teacher training and high quality instructional materials.
Alyson Klein, October 19, 2022
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