New York City Public Schools

A report by Success Academy reveals that 906 New York City public schools, enrolling over 400,000 students, had fewer than half of students pass state math or reading exams. Critics argue the city's high education budget is misallocated despite mediocre academic outcomes and a truancy crisis affecting 35% of students.

New York City public schools will remain open and the Regents exam schedule will not be altered for a Knicks ticker-tape parade on Thursday, despite conflicts with science and math exams. Some families and students have expressed concerns, with petitions calling for rescheduling, but officials emphasize students should proceed with exams as planned.

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent position. He has been Denver's superintendent since 2021, with a contract through 2028, and was previously a finalist for Chicago Public Schools and considered for New York City Public Schools.

New York City will save $500 million by delaying class-size reduction mandates for public schools, but critics warn the extension may exacerbate inequities in education. The state postponed the deadline by two years, allowing the city to avoid immediate investments in staffing and construction, though concerns remain about how resources will be distributed to ensure equitable compliance.

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.

New York City's public school enrollment is projected to decline by over 150,000 students in the next decade, with all five boroughs expected to lose students due to falling birth rates and an aging population. The city has already lost 117,000 students since the 2019-2020 school year. This decline mirrors a broader trend of enrollment declines in major cities across the country.

The Trump administration is investigating New York City Public Schools over allegations of anti-Israel teachers promoting hatred towards Jewish students. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation after receiving reports of seminars labeling Zionists as 'genocidal white supremacists'. The probe comes amid scrutiny of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric.

The Trump administration is investigating New York City Public Schools over allegations of anti-Israel teachers promoting hatred towards Jewish students. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights announced the investigation after receiving reports of teachers organizing seminars that labeled Zionists as 'genocidal white supremacists'. The probe comes as Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny for his anti-Israel rhetoric.

The Trump administration is investigating New York City Public Schools over allegations of pro-Palestinian teachers promoting hatred towards Jewish students. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation after receiving reports of seminars labeling Zionists as 'genocidal white supremacists'. The probe comes amid Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric and revocation of executive orders related to antisemitism.

The Trump administration is investigating New York City Public Schools over allegations of pro-Palestinian teachers promoting hatred towards Jewish students. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights announced the investigation after receiving reports of seminars labeling Zionists as 'genocidal white supremacists'. The probe comes amid Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric and policies.