How are Philadelphia schools doing? Takeaways from Watlington’s ‘State of the schools’ address
The School District of Philadelphia is accelerating,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said. “Long story short, the ...
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DMV reminding New Yorkers how easy it is to become a bus driver
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding motorists about efforts designed to remove barriers to becoming a certified school bus driver. According to a ...
With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools
The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.
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Prattsburgh schools face fiscal stress concerns
Across the state, 3.3% of reporting districts were flagged for fiscal stress, excluding those in major cities like Buffalo ...
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
The legislation Hochul is proposing is both direct and vague: It requires school districts to implement a school-wide, ...
Trump Signs Order to Promote ‘Patriotic Education’ in the Classroom
The executive order was among several the president signed meant to steer American schools and universities to adopt ...
Only a third of NYC 4th graders deemed ‘proficient’ in math as Big Apple students lag behind state, national averages
The abysmal results reported in the national exam officially known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress came to ...
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Republicans pushing to make New York’s electric school bus mandate optional
New developments in the state legislature could impact the future of electric school buses in New York. Republican lawmakers ...
NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
Testifying before state lawmakers Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is complaining that the ...
NYC schools chancellor backs cellphone ban, but says plan needs more funding
The NYC chancellor supports students using magnetic locking pouches to keep their phones with them, which, if needed, could ...
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ICE in Schools: Districts, State Leaders Issue Guidelines for Dealing with ICE Agents
Several school districts and the Massachusetts attorney general issued guidance on how schools should react if approached by ...