By Selen Ozturk, ACOM With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the […]
Editorial credit: Steve Edreff / Shutterstock.com ED Unlawfully Cut Congressionally-Approved Funding for Grant Programs to Hire and Retain Teachers in Underserved School Districts Eight AGs File Lawsuit to Restore Funding to SEED and TQP Grant Programs NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of seven other attorneys general today filed a […]
By Chris Tobias In the evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to address longstanding disparities. Historically, racial inequities in academic achievement—from kindergarten through university—have been influenced by a complex interplay of socioeconomic, institutional, and pedagogical factors. By harnessing AI technology, educational institutions can create more equitable learning environments, […]
By Center for American Progress The U.S. Department of Education helps ensure all students have access to a quality education by providing critical resources to more than 50 million children attending public and private schools across the country. As the only Cabinet agency designated to oversee the majority of elementary through postsecondary education, the Department of Education […]
Editorial Credit: Terrance HT Ip / shutterstock.com Historical Context of Charter and Public Schools in NYC 1.1. The Evolution of Public Schools in NYC Public education in New York City has been a fundamental part of the city’s infrastructure for over a century, designed to provide free education to all children regardless of race, socioeconomic status, […]