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- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 3/26/25
- 03/27/2025
- 230 Minutes
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Overview: The recent NYC Panel for Education Policy meeting saw discussions on proposed school mergers, capital planning, and budget concerns. Declining enrollment in schools and the resulting need for mergers sparked debate, particularly regarding the community’s role in decision-making processes. Additionally, the meeting addressed budget allocations for technology, charter schools, and essential programs, alongside the need for accessible educational facilities.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 3/20/25
- 05/07/2025
- 128 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The NYC Citywide Council on Special Education meeting centered on discussions regarding the fair student funding formula, its implications for special education, and concerns about the equitable allocation of resources. The council members focused on issues surrounding funding mechanisms, the management of special education resources by school principals, and the call for advocacy at the state level to address systemic funding challenges.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 3/13/25
- 03/13/2025
- 167 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council meeting, discussions focused on the issue of budget and funding for New York City public schools, amidst concerns over potential federal funding cuts. The council highlighted the need for sustained financial support for essential programs, with particular emphasis on the impact of these potential cuts on Title One schools and various educational initiatives. The conversation underscored both the immediate and long-term challenges facing the school system, as well as the critical role of community advocacy in influencing budget decisions.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 3/12/25
- 03/13/2025
- 195 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The NYC Panel for Education Policy meeting on March 12 focused on debates surrounding school closures in Harlem, proposed bylaws changes, and cell phone policies in public schools.
- NY
- Multiple Counties
- 2/26/25
- 02/27/2025
- 215 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the NYC Panel for Education Policy (PEP), the proposed closure of PS 25, also known as the UB Blake School, in District 16 Brooklyn, dominated the discussion. The school, which currently faces declining enrollment with only 53 students, is at the center of a broader conversation about funding, community impact, and educational policy across the city. The panel heard from both supporters and opponents of the closure, highlighting differing views on the future of the school and the broader district.