NYC Reads
Coverage of NYC Reads in the Nexus archive.
- Op-Ed | What state test scores get wrong about our students
The author argues that state test scores are not the sole measure of student achievement, noting fluctuations in New York State's math and ELA scores. However, nationally-normed student growth screeners for New York City show consistent progress, with students growing nearly 3 points in ELA and 8 points in math since 2024. The district plans to collaborate with NYSED to understand these discrepancies while continuing its evidence-based literacy instruction through NYC Reads.
- Mamdani Eases Adams-Era Curriculum Mandate for NYC Early Childhood Education
New York City Education Department relaxed a 2023 curriculum mandate requiring early childhood programs to use The Creative Curriculum, allowing providers to apply for alternative curricula from a pre-approved list. The mandate, part of former Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Reads overhaul, faced criticism for imposing rigid requirements on educators. However, the GOLD assessment system, which accompanies The Creative Curriculum, remains in place.
- Mamdani launches NYC elementary school math curriculum overhaul, following in Adams’ footsteps
New York City will require elementary schools in four districts to use city-approved math curriculums starting this fall, part of a broader curriculum mandate initiated under former Mayor Eric Adams and continued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The $17.3 million initiative aims to standardize instruction materials, though some educators and parents have expressed concerns about a one-size-fits-all approach.