Jessica Gould
Articles by Jessica Gould
Jessica is the education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jessica reported on the shutdown and reopening of the nation’s largest school system, highlighting the unprecedented impacts on learning, health and mental health for students, staff and families. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
The city has spent more than $400 million to install air conditioners in recent years.
The state released recommendations Monday to create more ways to demonstrate proficiency in various subjects.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pledging to introduce legislation this fall, but the logistics aren’t yet clear.
The number of school safety agents has plummeted in recent years, from 5,052 in 2019 to 3,645 in 2024.
The simulation aims to stress test a system that buckled during a February storm.
The $2.5 million initiative comes amid a sharp rise in both antisemitism and Islamophobia after the Israel-Hamas war erupted on Oct. 7, 2023.
City Council members rallied days after some 2,500 families did not receive offers to free 3-K programs.
City officials said only a small percentage of parents were told they didn’t receive any of their choices for 3K, and that other spots were available.
Demand is up at school cafeterias amid an influx of migrant and homeless students, according education officials.
Chancellor David Banks said antisemitic incidents were not representative of the entire school system, noting such episodes also occurred at the House of Representatives.
The teachers union says 856 schools have the space to meet the requirements, which were strengthened in a recent state budget deal.
Chancellor David Banks said he’s “committed” to restoring some form of the policy criticized as perpetuating school segregation.
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