IBO examines the demographic differences at each step of the gifted admissions process when the test was still in place—for students entering kindergarten in the 2018-2019 school year.
The study used administrative data collected by the NYC Department of Education (DOE) and the NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS) to determine graduation rates of over 11,000 youth who spent time in foster care during their high school years 2005 through 2019.
The 2021 Disparity Report analyzes city-wide trends in racial disparities for youth and young adults in New York City across 28 indicators. The report finds that while disparities persist in four sectors (education, economic security, health and justice), outcomes have improved significantly.
Parent–teacher associations can buy a range of goods and services for their schools. But the associations can also make monetary donations to their school’s budget, as 132 did in school year 2017-2018. How much did the associations contribute and how did it vary by school type, school poverty rate?
In compliance with Local Law 142 passed by the New York City Council in 2017, ACS submits an annual report on educational continuity and school attendance rates of children in foster care.
Earlier we reported that 132 New York City parent-teacher associations granted nearly $13 million to their school budgets in school year 2017-2018. Now we answer the question: how were the funds spent?
What if the de Blasio Administration’s proposal to base admissions to the city’s specialized high schools on grades and the state assessment tests had been in place for 8th graders in school year 2017-18? How would it have changed the demographics and achievement levels of students who got offers?
In compliance with Local Law 147 passed by the New York City Council in 2016, ACS submits an annual report on high school graduation rates of youth in foster care to the Council.
All senior procurement personnel of Mayoral Agencies, including Agency Chief Contracting Officers, Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officers, and relevant MOCS staff, are required to complete an initial PTI certification within the first 2 years of their appointment and thereafter recertify.
One of Mayor de Blasio’s earliest education initiatives sought to establish 100 “community schools” that provide a mix of academic and other supports to students and their families through partnerships with community-based organizations. By August 2018 there were more than 200 community schools.
In this audit we determined whether DOE complied with its Standard Operating Procedures and with the applicable Comptroller’s Directives regarding travel and conference expenses.
In compliance with Local Law 142 passed by the New York City Council in 2017, ACS submits an annual report on educational continuity and school attendance rates of children in foster care.
The new city funds announced in April bring the Fair Student Funding total allocated to school budgets up to $6.2 billion for the current school year, an increase of 3.4 percent.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) participated in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s "A Day in the Life of the Hudson & Harbor" educational event for over 300 public school students.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated its 34th Annual Employee Recognition Day. DEP and Trout Unlimited hosted a conference for educators participating in the Trout in the Classroom program.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza gave their remarks at P.S 204 to congratulate NYC students on outperforming the rest of the state in their scores on the state exams.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced NYC students had officially outperformed New York State on State English exams, and continued to close the gap on State Math Exam scores.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced they approved a diversity plan to increase middle school diversity in Brooklyn’s District 15 and launched a $2 million school diversity grant program for other school districts and communities across the City.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live at City Hall to discuss events in NY State Politics, such as the NY State Primaries and contracts the City has with school bus companies.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza addressed the press regarding the expansion of 3-K for all, emphasizing the importance of equal accessibility to education.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza along with other admin announced the expansion of 3-K for all into 4 boroughs- Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza spoke at a Pre-K for all center in Bay Ridge, emphasizing the importance of education being accessible for all people.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza and Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez announced that the City would be funding 26 million dollars into STEM programs focused on aviation and robotics at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics.
A compilation of the findings and recommendations from the Sexual Health Education Task Force which is comprised of City representatives and constituents.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew announced an agreement to provide six weeks of paid parental leave at 100 percent of salary for 120,000 UFT-represented employees – including all New York City public school teachers.
Mayor de Blasio and members of his administration announced that they would gather at P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts to push for the passage of a bill that would preserve existing speed cameras near school zones while also expanding them to additional, high priority school zones.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to go over a multitude of issues, such as racism in specialized high schools, the legalization of marijuana, and the environment.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss new events in his administration, such as the $2 million NYCHA settlement, the budget for Fiscal Year 2019, and lastly school accessibility.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live at City Hall to discuss recent events in NY Politics, with a big topic being the mayor's plan to change admissions processes for specialized high schools.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced reforming the specialized high schools process, emphasizing the need for a more equal system for all students to be put in place.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced a new plan to make admissions to New York City’s eight testing Specialized High Schools fairer and improve diversity, such as expanding the discovery program.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced the huge expansion of 3-k in the City, emphasizing the importance of education to young children.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson announced an additional $125 million annual investment in “Fair Student Funding” (FSF) for New York City public schools