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]
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Gothamist interviewed students who are speaking at their commencement ceremonies about the message they hope to convey to classmates.
Mayor Adams said the coursework will provide students with a better understanding of the fundamentals and how mathematics apply to daily life.
The new plan comes in response to complaints from parents who had pushed for restoring an old admissions policy that benefited a slice of some of Manhattan's most affluent communities.
A roundup of ways to entertain the little ones during the joyful months between the end of the school year and the start of a new one.
Under a new state law, employees are allowed to take lactation breaks when needed for up to three years after childbirth.
“Instead of pushing for systemwide change, this administration applauds a mere 1% increase in offers to Black and Latinx students,” one advocate says.
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.
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