New York City teachers union members rally for paraprofessional raises in January, 2025. A bill that would grant $10,000 one-time pay bumps became law last week. ( Photo: Alex Zimmerman/Chalkbeat) School Aides’ $10,000 Pay Bump Becomes Law; City Hall Vows Legal Challenge A bill guaranteeing paraprofessionals a one-time $10,000 pay bump became law automatically on Aug. 19 after Mayor Zohran... News 24 Aug 2026 | 01:25
NYC students’ reading proficiency fell 6 percentage points in grades 3-8, with steeper drops in early grades, as officials investigate dramatic swings in test scores. ( Photo: Andrea Morales/ Chalkbeat) NYC Reading Scores Sink, with 3rd Grade Proficiency Falling 14 Points Reading scores sank in New York City last school year, with a nearly 14 percentage point decline among third graders, according... News 13 Aug 2026 | 05:20
Mayor Mamdani, seen here on Inauguration Day, is trying to get a deferment on mandated class size reduction as he wrestles with a massive budge deficit. ( Photo: Mayor’s Photography Office) Mamdani Campaigned on Fulfilling NYC’s Class Size Mandate This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Mamdani campaigned... News 03 Apr 2026 | 03:42
