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- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 5/19/25
- 05/20/2025
- 97 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Community Education Council District 2, attention was given to the disparities in school discipline affecting students with disabilities and minority students within New York City public schools. The discussion, led by the chair of the students with disabilities committee, highlighted that while these students make up a smaller percentage of the overall student population, they receive a disproportionate number of suspensions. Efforts to address these disparities and explore systemic solutions were central to the meeting’s agenda.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 5/15/25
- 05/15/2025
- 103 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the NYC Panel for Education Policy, discussions unfolded about the anticipated reduction of $314 million in funding for New York City public schools due to alterations in the Foundation Aid formula. A participant articulated the urgency of the situation, stating, “our children should not be losing a single dollar.”
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 5/8/25
- 05/08/2025
- 162 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the NYC Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council centered on topics such as sustainability initiatives, parent engagement, and school health and safety protocols. Key discussions included the expansion of rooftop solar installations across city schools, the integration of composting services, and strategies to enhance parent involvement in civic processes and school governance.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 4/30/25
- 05/02/2025
- 309 Minutes
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Overview: The NYC Panel for Education Policy meeting on April 30 was marked by passionate public comments and discussions on the proposed phase-out of MS 394 and the introduction of the Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy (CBLA).
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 4/23/25
- 04/24/2025
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: The recent NYC Panel for Education Policy meeting spotlighted a range of issues, including calls for early dismissal for Juma prayers, concerns over procurement practices, and the challenges of school overcrowding and resource allocation. The meeting featured passionate appeals from students, educators, and community members, highlighting the diverse concerns facing New York City’s education system.
