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- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 8/14/25
- 08/14/2025
- 143 Minutes
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Overview: The NYC Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council meeting brought updates on educational policies and student performance in New York City public schools. Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, while en route to a conference, presented a newly revised regulation focused on reducing school distractions, alongside sharing data on improved student test scores, particularly among Black and Latin students.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 8/13/25
- 08/13/2025
- 114 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Community Education Council District 2 meeting was dominated by public comments from parents and community members, who voiced concerns over leadership issues at the River School and proposed changes involving the Sulk School of Science. With a lack of quorum preventing any formal voting on resolutions, the meeting became a platform for urgent community advocacy, reflecting deep-seated worries about the future of local educational institutions.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 8/12/25
- 08/14/2025
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent meeting of the NYC Citywide Council for District 75 primarily focused on the Accessoride service, with discussions on eligibility, application procedures, and logistical concerns. The session was led by Christy Angel, chair of the outreach committee, and featured a presentation by Anna Humphrey from the Center for Independence of the Disabled New York (CIDNY) about Accessoride, a crucial MTA paratransit service. Challenges such as the absence of interpreters, which caused logistical issues, were also addressed during the meeting.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 7/23/25
- 07/29/2025
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The NYC Panel for Education Policy meeting was marked by discussions on the ongoing school transportation crisis and a controversial new cell phone policy. Panel members and public speakers voiced concerns about these issues. The meeting also addressed the need for improvements in both school bus service and the implementation of cell phone regulations.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 6/18/25
- 06/19/2025
- 152 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the NYC Panel for Education Policy, discussions focused on modernizing outdated school bus contracts, ensuring employee protection provisions, and addressing student safety concerns, particularly in the Bronx. The meeting also celebrated the contributions of outgoing panel member Tom Shepherd, who played a role in advocating for educational equity and community involvement.
