Leonie Haimson
Coverage of Leonie Haimson in the Nexus archive.
- Parents are fed up with special education system flaws which deprive NYC schools of millions in funding for services
Parents, lawmakers, and advocates criticize New York City's Department of Education for systemic issues in special education services, resulting in $431 million in unclaimed Medicaid reimbursements due to documentation failures and reliance on a flawed data tracking system. The audit highlights problems with missing forms for therapy sessions and ongoing issues with the Special Education Student Information System (SEVIS), which has faced criticism since 2011.
- 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.
- What’s Mamdani’s agenda for K-12 education in NYC? 6 months in, it’s hard to say.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has focused on childcare, transportation, and housing in his first six months, but K-12 education has received minimal attention, with only 11 education-related press releases and one policy continuation. Education advocates question his engagement with the city's public schools.