New York
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in New York
Early Childhood
N.Y.C. Pushes to Meet Promise of Universal Pre-K
Amid some growing pains for its new full-day prekindergarten program, the city has ramped up outreach efforts and more than tripled the number of seats from two years ago.
States
Pledging a Do-Over on Common Core, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New Task Force
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced the Common Core Task Force on Sept. 28. It will study the standards and aligned exams and make those recommendations by the end of 2015.
Assessment
Test Opt-Outs Cost New York Schools the Blue Ribbon
The state nominated 19 schools for Blue Ribbons, but 11 were disqualified because they fell short of the federal government's 95 percent test-participation rule.
States
Despite High Opt-Out Rates, Education Department Won't Punish N.Y., Report Says
Federal law requires each school to test at least 95 percent of its students or else the district or state could face sanctions, some as severe as losing Title I money for low-income students.
Federal
Department of Education Won't Punish N.Y. for High Opt-Outs, Report Says
Federal law requires each school to test at least 95 percent of its students or else the district or state could face sanctions.
Standards & Accountability
N.Y. Opt-Out Rate Hits 20 Percent on Common-Core Tests
It's the third year that New York state students have taken tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
English Learners
When Should ELL Test Results Matter Under the ESEA?
It's an issue to watch as Congress rewrites the Elementary and Secondary Education Act--and as states are approved for waiver renewals under the current law.
School & District Management
Former Fairfax, Va., and Boston Superintendent Dies at Age 80
Robert "Bud" Spillane led two of the nation's largest school district, and is credited with rescuing one from the brink of disaster and pushing another to new heights.
College & Workforce Readiness
N.Y.C. High School Strives for 'Authentic' Assessment
East Side Community High School is among 48 New York schools where students complete projects to graduate—rather than take the state test.
College & Workforce Readiness
'Authentic' Assessment Shapes Learning at a New York City High School
We profile a high school where students have to explain and defend their ideas in major year-long projects in order to earn their diplomas.
Standards & Accountability
Former N.Y. K-12 Official Ken Wagner Picked to Be Rhode Island Chief
As a deputy commissioner in New York state, Wagner played a key role in overseeing how the state shifted to the Common Core State Standards and aligned assessments.
Science
Prior to Common-Core Tests, Some States Raised the Bar for 'Proficiency'
A new study shows that many states have upped their standards for what it means to be labeled proficient, a change that some attribute to the advent of the common-core standards.
School & District Management
Opinion
Lessons From a Longer School Day (and Year)
Schools in Rochester, N.Y., demonstrate winning strategies for extending learning time, write the superintendent and a city leader.
Science
New York City Gets Ahead of State on Next Generation Science Standards
The New York City education department released an updated K-5 science curriculum, to be implemented next year, that incorporate parts of the Next Generation Science Standards.