NEW: Across a number of states, there really was a sharp increase in teachers leaving the classroom after last school year, according to new data I compiled. chalkbeat.org/2023/3/6/23624…

“Post-COVID” students are different. If you haven’t been teaching in a classroom in the last 3 years, you don’t understand. Please listen to teachers.

Student behavior remains concerning amid COVID’s impact, educators say via Julian Shen-Berro chalkbeat.org/2023/3/7/23628…

As 3-K expansion pauses, NYC hires consultant to study where to move seats via Reema Amin ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/3/6/23628…

A tiny bit of news: I am officially going to begin covering NYC's early childhood education system. Please reach out with tips, and let's get all the coffee!

Check out this article from The New York Times. Because I'm a subscriber, you can read it through this gift link without a subscription. nytimes.com/2023/03/10/opi…

Ain’t much changed 😉

Women account for three-fourths of the K-12 teaching force yet yet typically make thousands less than their male counterparts. My latest on the hidden reason the gender pay gap persists in one of the country's most female-dominated industries #EqualPayDay usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

Both the New York Senate and Assembly have rejected Hochul's charter school proposal, which isn't too surprising. But both have *also* rejected the governor's plan to set aside a part of Foundation Aid ($250M) specifically for high-impact tutoring.

Hey Teachers! 🔍☁️ Did you know that having students create their own cloud viewers with a cardboard window can spark their creativity and love for nature? It's a fun and engaging activity that encourages them to observe and appreciate the beauty of the sky! *Recycle & Play

Eric Adams is reducing the number of NYPD safety agents in schools, proposing to slash 832 vacant positions per NYC Independent Budget Office It's an unexpected victory for critics of school policing, though some campus leaders are wary: ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/3/14/2364…

NY legislature dumps Hochul’s charter school proposal ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/3/14/2364…

Not all hope is lost! #TheLWord out.com/gay-tv-shows/l…

Opening Day dub! #MetsWin #LGM

Texas is not only forcing doctors to report fake abortion 'complications' to the state - but they've created a system where one patient will be responsible for two, three or even four complication reports. They're deliberately driving up the data jessica.substack.com/p/texas-is-fab…

nyc hasn't been paying the preschool and daycare providers that make up its once-lauded pre-k system. one estimate from january put the amount owed to them at ~ $400 million. i took a look at how they're coping for Businessweek + Bloomberg CityLab bloomberg.com/news/features/…

Instead of protecting our seniors, Mayor Adams is proposing millions in cuts to meal deliveries for aging New Yorkers. gothamist.com/news/nyc-set-t…

Seven school gyms are housing migrants or could soon. Parents and pols are pushing back. via THE CITY ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/5/15/2372…

Def glad this is where eric adams is sending all of our money while slashing local library budgets and underpaying teachers

Terese spent weeks contacting the DOE to secure the extra help that her 4-year-old son needs — and is legally entitled to — in his classroom, even taking days off work. It took a month (& some outside help) just to get an emailed response, she said. ny.chalkbeat.org/2023/6/6/23750…