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NYC public schools still not fully ADA compliant
Although classes are back in session, all New York City public schools still aren't entirely disability accessible. Reports find more than two …
Escuelas públicas de NYC aún no cumplen plenamente con la ADA
Aunque las clases han vuelto a estar en sesión, todas las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York todavía no son completamente …
NY bill implements value-based standards for food procurement
A New York bill would change food procurement laws for municipal institutions. The Good Food New York Act would allow municipal institutions to use …
NY teachers union launches pro-public education campaign
New York's United Federation of Teachers union is launching a campaign to bolster public education. It comes as public schools' role as a social …
NYS no longer requires Regents exams for graduation
Regents exams will no longer be a graduation requirement for New York State students. The State Department of Education announced the change several …
Report: NY kids’ pandemic-era education troubles persist
A new report found New York kids' well-being is improving despite lingering pandemic issues. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
Civic engagement has different meaning for Gen. Z NYers
New research shows younger New Yorkers have different ideas about civic engagement. A Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement survey found …
NY approves universal FAFSA access for graduating students
New York's 2025 budget creates universal access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program. School districts statewide will have the …
NY legislation would end parents paying for foster care
A bill in the New York State Legislature could alter how the foster care system operates in the state by ending the requirement for parents to pay for…
NY bill aims to educate kids about climate change
CLARIFICATION: The bill would not 'mandate' climate education, as indicated in a previous version of the story, and asks that the current standards …
Gov. Hochul’s State of State proposals need funding to become reality
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State initiatives are ambitious for the state's future. The focus now is on how to make them a reality…
Survey: Immigrant students feel invisible to teachers and peers
A new survey found immigrant students need better help in school. The YouthTruth, Re-Imagining Migration survey was designed to examine the …