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NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to step down sooner than expected, leaving Oct. 16
Outgoing New York City School Chancellor David Banks will leave his position much sooner than expected, City Hall announced, leaving the Department of Education in mid-October rather than at the end of the year.
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Virginia school board to pay $575K to a teacher fired for refusing to use trans student's pronouns
An advocacy group says a Virginia school board has agreed to pay $575,000 in a settlement to a former high school teacher who was fired after he refused to use a transgender student’s pronouns.
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Turmoil and turnover at City Hall: What's next for Eric Adams' administration
Sources said there will likely be further turnover on the mayor’s team, with Tim Pearson’s resignation not enough for Adams to dodge potentially being removed from his position — a situation Gov. Kathy Hochul would like to avoid, according to sources. On Tuesday, the mayor took steps to fill vacancies and insisted he committed no crimes. NBC New York’s Melissa...
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Who is Melissa Aviles-Ramos? Meet the new chancellor of NYC public schools
Mayor Eric Adams announced a new head of New York City schools to oversee the largest public district in the country on Wednesday, a day after news broke that the current chancellor plans to retire at the end of the year. Deputy Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take the helm. The first day for Aviles-Ramos, who previously served as Banks’ chief…
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Adams names new NYC schools chief as scrutiny, investigations mount
Mayor Eric Adams announced a new head of New York City schools to oversee the largest public district in the country on Wednesday, a day after news broke that the current chancellor plans to retire at the end of the year. Deputy Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will take the helm. The first day for Aviles-Ramos, who previously served as Banks’ chief…
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NYC Schools Chancellor announces retirement amid federal investigations at City Hall
One big question is why David Banks chose Tuesday to send his close friend, Mayor Adams, a letter giving official notice of his retirement — just as the mayor was trying to convince the public his administration is not experiencing a devastating mass exodus because of the ongoing investigations. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
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NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks expected to retire by end of 2024
Schools chancellor David Banks plans to retire at the end of the calendar year, a source familiar with the matter tells NBC New York. News 4’s Melissa Russo reports.
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NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks expected to retire by end of year
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is expected to retire from his position by the end of the year, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees' kids: report
Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students.
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NJ high school briefly locked down over suspicious person report
A New Jersey high school was briefly put on lockdown Wednesday due to a report of an unauthorized juvenile in the area, according to police. Officers cleared the area. They determined the person had left the vicinity. It wasn’t immediately clear who they were looking for. “All appropriate measures were taken to ensure the safety of the students. There...
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NYC public school calendar and holidays for 2024-2025 academic year: Dates to know
Summer camps are done, kids are back at home with their families, mornings are getting a bit crisper as evenings are getting a bit shorter — all sur-fire signs that summer is ending and school is about to start back up again. For some parents, it’s been a long summer with the kids. For kids, it wasn’t nearly long...
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NYC dress code policy changes for public school students for 2024: What to know
There are some new changes to the dress code policy for all New York City public school students that parents and students should know about before the school year starts.
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Schools are competing with cell phones. Here's how they think they could win
Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades. At the crux of these challenges? Addiction to cell phones. Cell phone bans are gaining traction around the country, but many say they’re not enough.
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Unplugging at Camp: An inside look at summer's ‘digital detox' | NBC NY Digital Original
Summer camp is a familiar pastime where outer world distractions fade away. What can this nostalgic experience teach us about stepping away from our tech? NBC New York travels to Camp Weequahic for answers.
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‘Generation Text': Teens go on a phone ‘fast' for a week
As part of an I-Team investigation into the impact of smartphones and social media on teenage mental health, a group of teenagers agreed to give up their phones for a week and share how it went and how they felt. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Generation Text: NBC survey of principals reveals deep concern about impact of phones in schools
An exclusive national survey of school administrators shows principals and vice principals are alarmed by how smartphones and social media have transformed school hallways and classrooms. By wide margins, hundreds of school leaders polled in the survey said they believe phones are having negative impacts on student mental health, making kids tired and distracted, and amplifying conflict and bullying in…
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Generation Text: See the full NBC survey results as principals reveal concern about phones in schools
An exclusive national survey of school administrators shows principals and vice principals are alarmed by how smartphones and social media have transformed school hallways and classrooms. By wide margins, hundreds of school leaders polled in the survey said they believe phones are having negative impacts on student mental health, making kids tired and distracted, and amplifying conflict and bullying in…
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Olympics trivia: Did you know these fun Olympics facts?
The Paris Olympics are finally here and the world is buzzing. If you aren’t hyped yet, here are a few fun facts that will get you in the Olympics mood.
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Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children’s future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024. Comparing 50 states and Washington, D.C. across 32 key metrics,…
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NYC makes changes to dress code policy for public school students: What to know
For the first time, all New York City public school students will have to abide by a universal school dress code.