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Alex Zimmerman
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I write about education for @ChalkbeatNY
I write about education for @ChalkbeatNY
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Union officials said teachers could be eligible for up to $8,500 next school year and $9,500 the following year.
But not all teachers in overcrowded classes will be eligible, per an email to UFT members
But not all teachers in overcrowded classes will be eligible, per an email to UFT members
One surprise inclusion in the extension of NYC's class size deadline: a pay bump for teachers in schools w/ an "exemption" from the class size law (currently 120+ schools w/ exemptions, w/ more expected): chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/1…)View quoted post on X
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Mamdani's preliminary budget does not renew $5 million in funding for early childhood education outreach (which was also part of the budget dance under Adams)
Zohran Mamdani, asked about 3k and prek applications for the fall, says they are "lining up with where we were last year" and they're not ready to release the numbers yet. His administration was hoping to see higher interest. He blames "disbanded" outreach under Eric Adams.View quoted post on X
New: Chancellor Kamar Samuels is poised to announce new cabinet members tomorrow morning as two top deputies step aside
He told principals to expect changes to the Education Department's "organizational structure" in an email tonight
He told principals to expect changes to the Education Department's "organizational structure" in an email tonight
NEWS: NYC officials have reversed a decision to close the Community Action School on the UWS after mom’s viral racist remark sparks outcry
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www.chalkbeat.org After racist comment goes viral, NYC halts closure of Upper West Side middle school Racist comments caught on a hot mic thrust a small Upper West Side middle school into the spotlight — and prompted city officials to reverse their plans to close it.