Comptroller Stringer Proposes Teacher Residency Program
New York City may launch the largest teacher residency program in the nation. WFUV's Nora Thomas has more.
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New York Lawmakers Hearing Testimony on Education Budget
Education officials, advocates calling for more funding.
NYC School Suspensions Drop by More Than One-Third
16,000 Students Suspended From School in 2012
The number of New York City students suspended from school dropped by more than a third in the last half of 2012 compared with 2011.
Department of Education Aims to Give Students with Disabilities a Chance to Play Ball
DOE Guidelines Look to Give Equal Opportunities to Disabled Students
The United States Department of Education is issuing guidelines to schools across the nation that give disabled students equal access to extracurricular athletic activities.
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New York Schools Try to Make Up Lost Time from Sandy
Schools could miss out on state aid if too many days are missed
Superstorm Sandy forced many New York schools to remain closed for a week. And now, parents and students are wondering when and if school days will be made up.
Reports Show Mediocre NYC School Progress
Annual Report Shows Huge Jump in Number of NYC Schools Receiving a C
Annual progress reports show a huge jump in the number of New York City elementary and middle schools receiving a C three years in a row. The number rose from 9 last year to 166 this year.
New York Department of Education Making the Morning After Pill Available to High School Girls
New DOE Pilot Program Makes Morning After Pill Available to Girls at 13 Public High Schools
The New York City Department of Education is making the morning-after-pill available to high school girls at 13 public schools.
NJ Reorganizes Education Department for Reform
The Garden State makes education policy a priority.
New Jersey's Education Department has a new structure that's geared toward making policy changes.
NYC Teachers From Caribbean Ask for Immigration Help
Teachers brought to New York City are asking the DOE to help them obtain citizenship.
The teachers were recruited in 2001 when the city faced a teacher shortage. Some say they are now worried about possible deportation.
Manhattan BP Blasts Contractor Scandals at DOE
After a series of contract-related scandals, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says he's fed up.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer is calling for a freeze on all new, non-essential contracts at the Department of Education until they are reviewed.
