education reform

The thriving tech community has been bringing jobs and recognition to the city—especially over the last year. Now it’s looking to impact the 2013 city elections.

The Jan. 17 deadline is looming for the New York City Department of Education and the city’s teacher union to reach a deal over teacher evaluations, or the city will lose $300 million, which is already budgeted.

NYC high school progress reports for the 2011-2012 school year are now available for parents, teachers, and other interested parties.

The five leading candidates for New York City mayor outlined some of their views on education on Nov. 19.

Hands-on learning, a structured environment with daily yoga, and an emphasis on producing good human beings. Welcome to the Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem.

Charter school attendance is rising in New York City, and across the nation.

Many teachers and parents say they have increasingly felt ignored and bypassed, as mayoral control of schools stretches on under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s third term.

School is out, but teachers unions, an education board, and the state of Louisiana are spending summer days in court.

Encouraging education reform in the nation’s largest public school system, top national, state, and city education officials came together to discuss different strategies.

Vouchers and parent petitions are part of education reform proposals being forwarded by state legislatures, with a spotlight recently on bills supporting an initiative by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal up for debate in the state House and Senate.