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NYC Public Schools to Use Remote Learning for Future Snow Days, Chancellor Says!
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Key Trump Adviser Behind “Project 2025” Pledges to Uphold Special Education Safeguards.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Project 2025 author and top Trump official: Special education protections and funding will remain Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat Jan 15, 2026, at 11:11 am EST Sign up for...
While Test Scores Continue to Drop, the Exact Reasons Behind the Decline Remain Unclear to Experts.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Test scores are down, but experts don’t know exactly why Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat Jan 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm EST Welcome to Chalkbeat Ideas, a new section featuring...
Training Teachers Differently: The Philadelphia Model for Future Educators.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters How this Philadelphia teacher is training the next generation of educators Rebecca Redelmeier, Chalkbeat Jan 12, 2026, at 1:06 pm EST Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free...
Two States Are Breaking Ground On Paid Parental Leave, A Benefit Most Teachers Still Can’t Access.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Most teachers don’t have access to paid parental leave. These 2 states are leading the way. Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat Jan 12, 2026, at 12:55 am EST Sign up for...
NYC Chancellor Kamar Samuels to Strengthen Literacy Focus, Reassess Math Overhaul.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Kamar Samuels says NYC will double down on literacy mandate—but signals changes to math overhaul Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat Jan 6, 2026, at 5:05 pm EST Sign up for...
Mayor Mamdani Appoints Kamar Samuels as NYC Schools Chancellor, Reverses Stance on Mayoral Control.
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Seeking Space, Finding Connection: How Smaller Classes Are Reshaping NYC Schools.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Engaging students while looking for space: How smaller class sizes are reshaping NYC classrooms Jessica Shuran Yu, Chalkbeat Jan 2, 2026, at 4:06 pm EST Sign up for...
Brooklyn Teachers’ Union Escalates Pressure in Dispute with Local Principal.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Union ramps up pressure in teachers’ fight against their Brooklyn principal Jessica Shuran Yu, Chalkbeat Dec 17, 2025, at 9:28 am EST Sign up for Chalkbeat New...










