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UFT holding tight to Stringer for moment

The hits just kept on coming for city comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer after a woman accused him of sexual harassment and abuse while she interned for him 20 years ago. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 5/9/21

To Susan Silvestri, director of QSAC School for Students with Autism in the Bronx, autism advocacy goes beyond students, needing to represent teachers as well. Access to necessary resources isn’t as easy for QSAC as it might be for public schools.

Awareness, advocacy essential for autism community

“If you are happily married, I will make sure that your marriage fails. I will make it virtually impossible for your family to easily attend a temple, a birthday party, a public park without a struggle, without embarrassment, without pain. I will fight to take away your hope.” more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/25/21

Principals, teachers unions endorse Stringer

In a city where the mayor stands in charge of the public school system, it certainly helps to have the endorsement of teachers and principals alike. And one mayoral hopeful picked up major nods from unions involving both. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/25/21

Under the city’s new guidelines, classrooms will still need to quarantine if even one person tests positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. However, the building itself will now only close if there are four or more confirmed cases in the school.

Relaxed coronavirus rules could mean fewer closures

At one time, neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor hail could halt the nation’s postal service — or the operation of its largest public school system. But last year, something beyond inclement weather upended the educational system’s reputation for never closing. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/18/21

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera was one of the state lawmakers pushing to raise taxes on wealthy individuals, which were included in this year’s state budget. Lawmakers say these taxes will generate a projected $4 billion a year to fund some of the spending in the $212 billion budget.

State budget aims to tax rich

It may have come in a week late, but the $212 billion state budget is packed to the gills. And some state lawmakers say the extra deliberation was worth it. In previous years, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi said she felt disheartened by the budget process. Gov. Andrew Cuomo almost completely controlled the process, according to law, and rarely would he yield to some of the more liberal big-ticket items she and other newer lawmakers craved. But this year felt entirely different. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 4/15/21

Schools chancellor Richard Carranza has had a tumultuous relationship with several of the teachers union caucuses. But his most tumultuous relationship was with Mayor Bill de Blasio, notably clashing over desegregation efforts in public schools, like the gifted and talented program.

Carranza’s departure leaves testing in question

The past year has been challenging for many. But that’s probably especially the case for Richard Carranza. He is stepping down. His successor, Bronx superintendent Meisha Porter, will take over on Monday. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 3/14/21

The halls have been dark for nearly three months, but the city’s public middle schools are now set to reopen at the end of February. As a result, many middle school employees will be prioritized for coronavirus vaccinations — and thousands of appointments will be available to them during the winter recess, Mayor Bill de Blasio says.

Mayor reopens middle schools as COVID-19 infections drop

Getting back to school hasn’t been easy for many, but it’s been especially difficult for New York City. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 2/21/21

Education workers were included in the latest phase of the state’s vaccination rollout that began earlier this month. But vaccination efforts are progressing slower than expected because of limited supply.

Teachers want vaccine, there's just not enough

Nothing good ever comes easy. And that couldn’t be truer of the city’s goals to vaccinate all nearly 9 million of its inhabitants, especially now that nearly 4 million in the state are now eligible to be inoculated. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 1/24/21

Despite rising coronavirus cases across the city, public preschools, elementary schools and District 75 schools remain open. While the United Federation of Teachers labor union thinks public school buildings should close if the city’s positive test rate reaches 9 percent — by the state’s measurements — some of its caucuses opposed reopening altogether in the new year.

Cuomo throws out 9% threshold, angers UFT

Keeping the country’s largest public school system running during a pandemic is no mean feat. But it might be easier now that one variable that could single-handedly shut those schools down has gone out the window. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 1/17/21

Michael Flanagan has taught social studies at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy for the past 14 years. But this academic year is sure to be unlike any other due to the coronavirus pandemic. And to him, it might not be safe for students to return to school just yet.

Schools taking a deep breath

Whether waiting for a bus, an appointment or otherwise, delays are not easy to deal with. But when the delay involves vital safety information, it can become anxiety-inducing, in addition to just frustrating. This was the case for the city’s public school teachers last week. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 9/20/20

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