Tag: New York
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Legislators In New York Have Voted To Reduce Public School Class Sizes
New legislation would cut class sizes in New York City public schools, but city authorities called it an “unfunded mandate” that might hurt other education initiatives.
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New York: Proposed Bill To Offer Free Breakfast And Lunch At School
It is possible that the state of New York may mandate that all schools provide free breakfast and lunch to their student body.
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New York: Many Teachers Have Been Put On Unpaid Leave For Allegedly Using Fake Vaccination Cards
Dozens of New York City public school instructors are facing dismissal after allegedly presenting fake documentation of COVID immunization.
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EdTPA, The State’s Teacher Certification Exam, Will Be Canceled By A Vote Of New York Officials
The contentious edTPA, a nationwide evaluation that some have criticized as a barrier to diversifying and expanding the teaching field, will no longer be required for New York State’s prospective teachers.
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Schools In New York Are No Longer Required To Wear Masks
The news comes only days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) modified their mask recommendations. Masks are not necessary in counties with low to medium risk evaluations, according to the revised standards.
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Former Teacher To Auction Off Lifelong Collection Of African-American Artifacts
Elizabeth Meaders, a former New York City school teacher, has amassed more than 20,000 artifacts and mementos relating to African-American history over the period of 60 years. It all started with adoration for Jackie Robinson, the Hall of Fame baseball player who broke the color barrier in the sport.
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NYC Public School Cafeterias Going Vegan On Fridays
The Friday lunch menus in New York City public schools are going to be vegan from now on. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who follows a plant-based diet himself, pushed for the weekly menu change.
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Video: NY Science Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Injecting Teen With COVID-19 Vaccine Without Parents’ Consent
A science teacher in Sea Cliff, New York has been arrested for allegedly injecting a 17-year-old boy with a COVID-19 vaccine at her home.