The early childhood cuts, if reversed, would be the latest item slashed by Adams in recent months to get restored thanks to what city officials describe as an improving budget picture.
The spike in grievances is a sign that parent leaders are now making use of a disciplinary process slowly rolled out over two years.
Advocates and lawmakers have raised concerns that some charter schools may be taking advantage of a state law requiring the city to cover their rental costs.
Critics say the city still hasn’t provided a satisfactory explanation for why the midyear menu reductions were necessary.
Data from early February showed that 29% of migrant families who got such notices switched to other shelters, while 16% remained in their original shelter.
The directive could mark a significant shift in a system where principals have traditionally had wide latitude to manage their own hiring.
At Chalkbeat New York, we’re hoping to dive deeper on how schools are handling cell phones. We want to learn more about the policies schools are adopting.
Advocates celebrated Wednesday’s news, but warned it does nothing to reverse the massive cuts already coming from previous reductions, along with expiring federal aid.
So far, 3,000 of the roughly 4,100 school safety agents across NYC are wearing “bullet resistant” vests, NYPD officials said. The rollout caught many schools off guard.
As school leaders across America want to give teens greater access to therapy and mental health professionals, many are also confronting the challenges of getting parents on board.