Chiefs of Nation’s 3 Largest School Districts Have Resigned
The chiefs of America’s three largest public school districts have resigned within two months of each other following a tumultuous year.
New York City schools
New York City Schools Chancellor Resigns After Firestorms over Racism Policies, Reopening Delays
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced his resignation following delays in reopening schools and racism-focused policies.
Bill de Blasio Uses Pandemic to End ‘Discriminatory’ Screening in Schools
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is using the pandemic “crisis” to alter admissions to selective schools to allow more black and Hispanic students entry.
Bill de Blasio: Indoor Dining, Gyms Will ‘Very Likely’ Close in ‘Next Week or Two’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) warned on Thursday that the closure of gyms and indoor dining experiences will “very likely” begin within the next two weeks.
New York City Delays In-Person Learning Again as Hybrid Learning Backfires
Staffing shortages are leading to a delay in in-person learning once again in New York City, said Mayor Bill de Blasio and city and teachers’ union officials.
Bill de Blasio Criticized for Not Closing New York City Schools over Coronavirus
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing a wave of criticism this week over his refusal to shut down New York City public schools in response to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.
NYC Education Head Accused of Giving High-Paying Jobs to Friends
The head of the New York City Department of Education has been accused of breaking city rules to give high-paying jobs to his friends by the New York Post.
Democrat Senator: ‘No Discernible Penalty’ for Assaultive Students in NYC Schools
New York State Sen. Leroy Comrie lambasted New York City’s school discipline policy that has allowed assaultive students to go without punishment for their acts to help them avert the “school-to-prison pipeline.”
Democrat Lawmaker and Teamster President: ‘Chaos’ in Schools Since Obama-Era Discipline Policy, ‘No Accountability’ for Dangerous Behavior
A Democrat state senator and a Teamsters president said the dramatic drop in school suspensions in New York City since the Obama-era policy urging more lenient forms of discipline for minority students has led to “chaos” and a lack of “accountability” for dangerous behavior.
NYC Schools Chancellor Mandates Black and Hispanic Priority Admission
“WATCH: Wealthy white Manhattan parents angrily rant against plan to bring more black kids to their schools,” Carranza tweeted.
