Foundation Awards $150,000 in 9/11 Descendant Scholarships
Six graduating seniors whose family members died of 9/11-related illnesses each received $25,000 college scholarships.
New York City Education News
For readers in New York City, this page covers learning and the institutions that shape it. Reporting follows education policy, funding debates and the outcomes of teaching approaches.
Higher Education
Live Poll
Should universities divest from companies connected to foreign conflicts based on student votes?
Columbia Students Vote on Israel Divestment
Columbia College students voted on nonbinding referendum questions about divestment from Israel and closing the Columbia Global Center Tel Aviv.
College Applications
Live Poll
Should colleges spend resources teaching students to bridge political divides?
NYU Expands Bridge-Building Programs Across Campus
University administrators outlined plans to broaden initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue among students, faculty and staff.
Language Learning
French American Chamber Honors Ralph Lauren CEO
Patrice Louvet, chief executive of Ralph Lauren Corp., was honored at the French American Chamber of Commerce Foundation's annual gala in New York.
Special Education
Live Poll
Do you support prioritizing school bus contract reforms to ensure reliable service for your local students?
NYC Education Panel Rejects Future Bus Contract Extensions
The city panel demands a major overhaul of the school transportation system serving 150,000 students.
Secondary Education
School Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Students and staff at United Charter High School for the Humanities IV walked a mile around their track to mark breast cancer awareness month.
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Reporting here centers on policy shifts, school funding, test score releases and the adoption of new learning strategies. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it. The scale of the city's system frequently leads to complex implementation phases that separate policy from classroom reality. Enrollment shifts and staffing availability remain the most persistent factors influencing the pace of change.