Education (Pre-School)

Her Son Was Promised a Special Education Class. He’s Still Waiting.

Mayor Eric Adams said all children who required preschool special education seats would have them. More than 1,000 such students lacked a placement last school year.

New York’s Era of Overspending Ends With a Shudder

Fiscal reality is finally hitting the city. Will Mayor Adams make the right choices when cutting the budget?

In an Expensive City, Who Should Get Free Preschool?

Cutbacks in free preschool for 3-year-olds in New York City raise a question: As even middle-class families struggle to get by, should everyone have access to the program?

What to Know When Applying to Public School in New York City

What matters when choosing a school? How should you compare options? And what’s the best strategy for getting your first choice?

Mississippi Schools Are Offering Lessons for America on Education

The state shows that poverty is no excuse for failing to teach kids to read.