DYCD contracted with Policy Studies Associates, Inc. (PSA) to conduct a three-year evaluation of the Middle School Initiative. The evaluation was designed to inform DYCD about program-level implementation patterns, the characteristics of youth served by the initiative, their patterns of program participation, and relationships between Beacon Middle School program features and certain youth outcomes.
DYCD contracted with Policy Studies Associates, Inc. (PSA) to conduct a three-year evaluation of the Middle School Initiative. The evaluation was designed to inform DYCD about program-level implementation patterns, the characteristics of youth served by the initiative, their patterns of program participation, and relationships between Beacon Middle School program features and certain youth outcomes
As per Local Law 123/2019, New York City Administrative Code, Title 31, Section 110, these materials are published by the New York City Department of Veterans' Services to assist student veterans with resources and guidance with respect to pursuing higher education in New York City.
Biannual report on student discipline including teacher removals, NYPD contacts, EMS transports, principal suspensions, superintendent suspensions, and more
In this latest report we outline the scale of the student loan debt problem; highlight findings from our previous student loan reports; summarize testimony from the hearing; and offer policy recommendations.
The report identifies and examines seven factors that are associated with student loan default among New Yorkers, while also highlighting trends across New York City neighborhoods.
The Report’s findings show that although New Yorkers’ delinquency and default rates are slightly lower than the national average, certain NYC neighborhoods are experiencing significantly higher rates of delinquency and default despite the fact that their residents have low average loan balances.
There are many complications to reopening schools in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. One of them is the basic question of whether the city’s public schools have enough physical capacity to accommodate students and teachers while social distancing.
At this time last year, many schools across NYC were facing budget cuts, and families were returning to schools with increased class sizes or to see favorite programs cut. Our May Spotlight described what led to the 2022-2023 funding cuts and what transpired afterwards to partially restore them.
The DOE budget provides funding for a vast array of services to children in preschool to 12th grade that include classroom instruction, special education, charter schools, bilingual instruction, as well as a multitude of education support services.
A compilation of the findings and recommendations from the Sexual Health Education Task Force which is comprised of City representatives and constituents.
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?
School Bus Transportation Services Report includes counts of stop to school routes by vendor, curb to school routes by vendor, vehicles by vehicle status and service type, employee counts, routes by vender and service type, and further disaggregation of data
In November 2014, the New York City Department of Education released two new school quality reports, which present information about the school's practices, learning environment, and performance results. The School Quality Snapshot is designed specifically for families, and provides a concise summary of each school's practices, environment, and performance. The School Quality Guide is a more detailed report with additional information, including multiple years of data to show the school's progress over time This school year, we made several important improvements to the School Quality Reports to incorporate school community feedback and build off of last year's changes to move beyond test scores and focus on multiple measures of school improvement. Most significantly, the reports are now aligned to the six essential elements of the Framework for Great Schools: Rigorous Instruction, Collaborative Teachers, Supportive Environment, Effective School Leadership, Strong Family-Community Ties, and Trust. The reports provide schools with a clear picture of their strengths and areas of growth across these elements, which research shows drive student achievement.
In November 2014, the New York City Department of Education released two new school quality reports, which present information about the school's practices, learning environment, and performance results. The School Quality Snapshot is designed specifically for families, and provides a concise summary of each school's practices, environment, and performance. The School Quality Guide is a more detailed report with additional information, including multiple years of data to show the school's progress over time This school year, we made several important improvements to the School Quality Reports to incorporate school community feedback and build off of last year's changes to move beyond test scores and focus on multiple measures of school improvement. Most significantly, the reports are now aligned to the six essential elements of the Framework for Great Schools: Rigorous Instruction, Collaborative Teachers, Supportive Environment, Effective School Leadership, Strong Family-Community Ties, and Trust. The reports provide schools with a clear picture of their strengths and areas of growth across these elements, which research shows drive student achievement.
In November 2014, the New York City Department of Education released two new school quality reports, which present information about the school's practices, learning environment, and performance results. The School Quality Snapshot is designed specifically for families, and provides a concise summary of each school's practices, environment, and performance. The School Quality Guide is a more detailed report with additional information, including multiple years of data to show the school's progress over time This school year, we made several important improvements to the School Quality Reports to incorporate school community feedback and build off of last year's changes to move beyond test scores and focus on multiple measures of school improvement. Most significantly, the reports are now aligned to the six essential elements of the Framework for Great Schools: Rigorous Instruction, Collaborative Teachers, Supportive Environment, Effective School Leadership, Strong Family-Community Ties, and Trust. The reports provide schools with a clear picture of their strengths and areas of growth across these elements, which research shows drive student achievement.