Bank Street College of Education
Coverage of Bank Street College of Education in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani Eases Adams-Era Curriculum Mandate for NYC Early Childhood Education
New York City Education Department relaxed a 2023 curriculum mandate requiring early childhood programs to use The Creative Curriculum, allowing providers to apply for alternative curricula from a pre-approved list. The mandate, part of former Mayor Eric Adams’ NYC Reads overhaul, faced criticism for imposing rigid requirements on educators. However, the GOLD assessment system, which accompanies The Creative Curriculum, remains in place.
- Eric Adams mandated NYC preschools adopt a single curriculum. Under Mamdani, they’re getting more choice.
Eric Adams mandated NYC preschools to adopt The Creative Curriculum, but under Mamdani, providers can now apply to use alternative curricula from a pre-approved list. The mandate faced backlash for limiting teacher flexibility, though the data-heavy GOLD assessment system remains required regardless of curriculum choice.
- As Mamdani Focuses on Childcare, Some Experts Question His K-12 Priorities
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has prioritized childcare, transportation, and housing in his first six months in office, but K-12 public education has received minimal attention, with only 11 press releases and one new policy affecting classrooms. Experts and education advocates question his focus on K-12 schools, which constitute a major portion of the city's government operations.