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The article reports on the national debate over whether to eliminate algebra in middle schools in the U.S. that cast spotlight on inequality. It discusses the challenge in teaching math in middle school for educators, as well as the racial and economic disparities in math education. It shows the different response of school districts including in California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York to divergent achievement levels of students in algebra.

The article reports on the move by school district leaders like David C. Banks of New York City schools and Enikia Ford Morthel to reject claims that they were tolerating anti-semitism at their schools during the Republican-led committee hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. Also cited are the forced resignations by the presidents of Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania due to the issue and the comment of committee chairperson Representative Aaron Bean on the issue.

The article reports on the conflict among parents in New York City about how issues such as race, discrimination and gender should be taught in schools. Topics discussed include the diversity of the New York City public school system's districts, the little control of parents councils as the mayor controls the schools, and tensions among parents over issues including the role of transgender students in sports and how schools should address the war between Israel and Hamas.

The article reports on the budget cuts for prekindergarten programs across New York City that left parents and families uncertain about the process of early child care. It discusses the impact of the decision of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to abandon plans to make the city's 3-K program universal on families, especially those who cannot afford full time child care. It shows the struggle of parents to imagine life without free preschool.

The article focuses on the significant decline in New York City's population of children and teenagers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the under-20 population decreasing by 9 percent, impacting education policies and potentially reshaping the city's workforce and economy.

The article focuses on ongoing challenges in desegregating American schools despite renewed efforts, particularly highlighting recent developments in New York City where a lawsuit challenges selective admissions policies, echoing historical efforts to address racial disparities.

The article focuses on a progressive initiative in a section of New York City to integrate middle schools by replacing selective admissions with a lottery system, achieving significant socioeconomic diversity and fostering cross-cultural friendships among students.

The article focuses on the announcement that over 12 percent of offers to New York City's specialized high schools went to Black and Latino students this year, marking the highest proportion since 2013, despite ongoing disparities highlighted by admissions data at schools.

The article focuses on the New York City office responsible for investigating complaints about sexual misconduct, corruption, and other wrongdoing in public schools, which has lost staff even as it faces a record spike in complaints, resulting in fewer investigations.

The article focuses on New York City officials launching a privately funded initiative to send 8th graders to the Museum of Jewish Heritage to address antisemitism and educate about the Holocaust, as schools grapple with how to approach the Israel-Hamas war and its history.

The article focuses on the controversy in New York City where a group of elected parent leaders have requested a review of education department rules allowing transgender students to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity, sparking a heated backlash from Democratic officials.

The article focuses on the broken promise of universal prekindergarten in New York City, as Mayor Eric Adams pledged "access" to seats for all 3-year-olds but left hundreds of families without spots, prompting concerns over childcare bills and uncertainty for parents.

The article focuses on the controversy surrounding public schools and universities' handling of anti-Semitism accusations, with Republicans demanding that educators accused of anti-Semitism be fired, while school leaders argue that they must follow due process and discipline procedures.

The article focuses on the arrest of a 15-year-old girl charged with murder in the stabbing death of another teenager in the Bronx, highlighting the devastating impact on the victim's family and community.

The article focuses on a major lawsuit challenging racial segregation in New York City's public schools, which was allowed to move forward, potentially leading to landmark changes in admissions at selective schools in the city's largest school system.

The article explores how universities have been preparing for potential disruptions at the end of the school year due to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests, with measures such as remote lectures for safety, planned campus occupations, and designated protest areas during graduation .

The article focuses on Columbia University and Barnard College students facing repercussions, including suspension and housing displacement, after being arrested for participating in a pro-Palestinian encampment protest on campus.

The article focuses on the fallout faced by Columbia University's president, Nemat Shafik, following criticism and controversy over her handling of student protests against the war in Gaza, which involved the use of law enforcement to disperse demonstrators.

The article explores a Brooklyn elementary school's innovative approach of offering free 12-hour days, addressing urban school declines and parental work challenges, with enrollment and parental approval reflecting its success.

The article highlights leaders from New York City and Montgomery county testifying to Congress about K-12 districts' response to antisemitism amidst student protests.

The article focuses on the struggle of U.S. public school districts on how to respond to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 and the subsequent Israeli bombardment of Gaza, killing thousands of civilians. Cited are how addressing the crisis have become unavoidable and complicated for schools in ethnically and religiously diverse districts, the struggle of schools over how much to say and what language to use, and the stances taken by some districts.

The article focuses on a conflict over space at a school building in Manhattan's Upper West Side, stemming from demographic shifts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and an influx of migrants, leading to proposed changes in school assignments.

The article focuses on the investigation of potential hate crimes at an elite high school in Manhattan after disturbing graffiti, including swastikas and threats, unsettling students and teachers and prompting collaboration between law enforcement and the school.

The article reports on the plan of the Legislature to review the control of the New York City public school system by Mayor Eric Adams.

The article reports on the curriculum materials on antisemitism and Islamophobia that will be offered by New York City in its public schools, as well as the mandatory training of principals and teachers on how to have conversations about politically charged issues in response to criticism that it has done little to address the Israel-Hamas war.

The article reports on the fear felt by African American students in Buffalo, New York after a mass shooting at the Tops supermarket that killed 10 African Americans in May 14, 2022. Also cited are the federal data showing an increase in hate crimes against African Americans, and the claim by Leonardo da Vinci High School interim schools superintendent Doctor Tonja Williams that she was bolstering the school's security and mental health support to students.

The article focuses on the potential disruption facing migrant children enrolled in New York City schools as the city mandates about 3,500 migrant families, previously living in homeless shelters, to reapply for shelter beds and relocate, raising concerns among educators, parents, and advocates about the negative impact on students' stability, academic progress, and relationships formed with teachers and friends.

The article focuses on Taslima Amjad's struggle to secure a special education preschool spot for her nonverbal 3-year-old son in New York City, highlighting the challenges faced by families as the city grapples with financial difficulties, leaving over 1,110 children waiting for seats.

The article focuses on a proposed overhaul of New York's high school graduation system, as an advisory group recommends reducing the role of Regents exams, a major step in a broader national movement to reconsider high-stakes exit exams.

The article focuses on the record high number of homeless public school students in New York City, reaching 119,320 last school year, with more than 30,000 new students in temporary housing enrolling in city schools since last summer.

The article focuses on the debate in New York City about reducing public school class sizes, where some parents are opposing the move, particularly in elite schools, due to concerns that it might affect their children's chances of admission to selective institutions.

The article focuses on the potential financial crisis affecting the public school system in New York City, which could result in major reductions in funding. It suggests the city's educational disparity may deteriorate as a result of the expiration of federal pandemic stimulus monies and a legal requirement to cut class sizes. It emphasizes the significance of high-quality public education in keeping working- and middle-class families in the city.

The article reports on the declining population of African Americans in New York City. The decline is caused by an influx of Asian and Hispanic residents and is similar to the trend of younger professionals, middle-class families and retirees leaving for the South. Factors influencing African American families to leave the city are school quality, crowded urban living conditions, and the desire to live closer to relatives.

The article reports that posters promoting reading strategies like "skip the tricky word" have been removed from school bulletin boards across New York City, and there's a focus on stocking elementary school shelves with books that emphasize similar letter patterns and same-sounding words.

The article discusses the looming threat of a bus strike in New York City as tens of thousands of families wonder if their children will have yellow bus service for the upcoming school year, potentially impacting vulnerable students, including those with disabilities and those in temporary housing.

The article focuses on the case of Zhi Alan Cheng, a former gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital, who was initially charged with first-degree rape after allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a girlfriend. Topics include the discovery of numerous videos showing the abuse, the details of the assaults, and the broader context of recent cases involving medical professionals exploiting their positions for sexual abuse.

The article focuses on New York's lagging efforts to address the reading crisis in schools, with critics saying that state leaders are not taking enough action to improve literacy instruction and properly teach students to read, leading to a growing concern among experts, families, and educators.

The article focuses on a court order requiring New York City to address its failures in providing crucial services to public school students with disabilities. Topics include the city's past delays and difficulties in providing services to families navigating the special education system, the court's recommendations for improvement, and the significance of the court order in addressing long-standing issues for children with disabilities in the city's schools.

The article focuses on the hurdles that many students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, face in accessing and affording college education, and how the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action may not have a significant impact on these students' experiences.

The article focuses on New York City's plan to implement mindful breathing exercises in public schools as a means to improve students' emotional skills and address the youth mental health crisis. Topics include the mayor's announcement of the requirement, the scientific benefits of breathing exercises, and the nationwide trend of prioritizing student well-being in school districts through various mental health initiatives.

The article focuses on Mayor Eric Adams announcing that Diwali, the South Asian Festival of Lights, will become a public school holiday in New York City, marking a significant victory for local families who have lobbied for its recognition, following recent legislation passed by state lawmakers.

The article reports on the pilot unified program launched by the P.S. 15 Patrick F. Daly elementary school in Brooklyn, New York to teach children with disabilities with their general education peers.

The article focuses on the racial and ethnic disparities in admissions to New York City's elite public high schools and discusses only 10 percent of offers went to Black and Latino students, highlighting the ongoing inequities in the school system. The article also discusses the debate over the admissions process and the persistent efforts to address the lack of diversity in these prestigious schools.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by New York City's education system in implementing a new approach to teaching reading, based on the science of reading. Topics include educators' skepticism, the clash between balanced literacy and the new approach, and the importance of school leaders' buy-in for successful implementation.

The article focuses on teenagers' views on social media and age restrictions including addiction, mental health and government regulation.

The article focuses on New York City's plan to overhaul reading instruction in response to the high number of students who are not proficient in reading. Topics include the flawed approach to reading instruction in the past, the implementation of evidence-supported curriculums emphasizing phonics, and the challenges and skepticism surrounding the plan's rollout.

The article discusses that the chairman of the State Senate's New York City education committee has said that fourteen new charter schools could open in New York City under a plan lawmakers are close to finalizing as part of the state budget.

The article reports on the coed swim classes at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, New York City that was disputed by Muslim students and stirred debate about balancing religious accommodations with social integration.

The article discusses the reasons behind the vacancies of nearly 30,000 for preschoolers in New York City despite the availability of low-cost and free prekindergarten seats.