New York City schools
Coverage of New York City schools in the Nexus archive.
- DSA targets NYC public school kids in radical takeover
The Democratic Socialists of America are attempting to use their connection with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to orchestrate a radical takeover of New York City Schools, targeting public school students.
- Education tech purchases on pause as NYC schools wrestle with AI
New York City schools have paused education tech purchases while developing AI guidelines. Chancellor Kamar Samuels is leading efforts to address the challenges posed by AI in the nation's largest school system.
- Kamar Samuels asks NYC schools to pause software purchases until AI guidance is final
New York City schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has asked principals to pause educational software purchases until final AI guidance is released later this summer. The freeze follows criticism of initial AI guidelines and a push for a moratorium by parents, educators, and over half of City Council members. Officials delayed the revised guidance and face challenges tracking AI software usage across schools.
- Mamdani eyeing chancellor replacements for scandal-plagued Kamar Samuels: sources
The Mamdani administration is considering replacements for New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, who is facing scandals. Sources indicate the administration is actively seeking new candidates for the position.
- Mamdani set to cut nearly 300 school safety agents as felony assaults rise in NYC schools
Mamdani plans to reduce nearly 300 school safety agents in New York City schools despite rising felony assault rates. These agents, NYPD civilian employees, are tasked with monitoring schools, preventing weapons and drugs, and intervening in fights.
- Why NYC school budgets won’t be cut, at least for now, in cases of lower enrollment
New York City schools will retain their budgets for the 2026-27 school year despite declining enrollment, continuing a 'hold harmless' policy started during the pandemic. The policy, which has cost $1.6 billion over six years, aims to provide stability but faces criticism for disproportionately benefiting schools with the most student losses.
- Probers looking at shady contracts signed by NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels: DOE ‘at DEFCON 1’
New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is under investigation for signing shady no-bid contracts. Probers are considering criminal charges against him if City Hall does not conceal the issue.
- NYC’s failing $43B schools need some tough Texas tutoring
New York City's schools, which have a $43 billion budget, are described as failing. A large city district in Texas is highlighted as a model for improving educational outcomes.
- NYC Schools chancellor makes whopping $363K — more than Mayor Mamdani: source
New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels earns $363,000 annually, surpassing the salary of Mayor Mamdani by over $100,000 and making him the city's highest-paid employee. The information was reported by The Post.
- Kamar Samuels and deputy’s improper DOE contracts ultimately led to perv teacher in NYC schools during investigation
A perv teacher's misconduct led to the exposure of corruption involving New York City Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels and a deputy through improper DOE contracts during an investigation.
- When will taxpayers revolt over the obscene tragedy of NYC schools?
The article criticizes New York City's allocation of over a third of its $126 billion budget to schools, arguing this leaves insufficient funds for Mark Mamdani's socialist initiatives. It frames the situation as an 'obscene tragedy' and questions when taxpayers will revolt.