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 schools chancellor has said repeatedly that tackling the rise in small schools will be a top priority this year.
The councilmembers argue the reforms could be implemented immediately.
Schools are now tasked with carrying out the ban and disciplining students who break the rules.
The potential yellow bus shortage was announced shortly before classes begin on Sept. 10.
The restrictions were released just over a week before the school year and come amid a national backlash against the use of artificial intelligence.
Providers say months of delays have left them scrambling to prepare for the new school year.
Students don't return to the classroom until Sept. 10 thanks to a late Labor Day. It's left families across the city scrambling.
Elementary schools would largely be screen free under legislation introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes.
The state tests are a key metric educators use to determine whether literacy reforms are working.
Only half of students scored proficient in reading on the tests.
New York City’s Dec. 31 cutoff is one of the latest in the country.
Sally, a brunette, silicone-skinned android powered by AI, was set to debut this fall in Salamanca’s high school.
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