State looks to retire Native American mascots at public schools
State education officials are cracking down on public schools that utilize Native American names and images for mascots.
Public schools’ problematic history with Native America imagery
John Kane, a Native American activist, discusses his school's insistence on retaining its Native American nickname.
Control of New York City’s public schools
Chalkbeat New York reporter Reema Amin discusses how mayoral control of the New York City school system works.
Teachers craft plan for public schools at turning point
New York State United Teachers is offering policy makers ideas to improve education outcomes in New York.
Lawmaker eyes curriculum restrictions in public schools
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt is pushing legislation restricting how race-related issues are taught in public schools.
Assembly Republican convene school safety forums
Assemblymember Michael Reilly says discipline practices and law enforcement are part of dialogue by new safety task force.
Debate over shape of high school sports playoffs
Should public and private schools compete in separate high school sports playoffs? That's what some public schools want.
Students, parents and educators navigate school smartphone restrictions
New York is poised to become the latest state to restrict access to smartphones during the school day.
State considers school election flexibility amid disasters
State lawmakers are considering giving school districts more flexibility over their elections if a disaster diminished voter turnout.
What could a Republican-led D.C. mean for undocumented New Yorkers?
A GOP-controlled White House and Congress could radically shift immigration policy.
