NYC Department of Education
Coverage of NYC Department of Education in the Nexus archive.
- DOE probe: Former Queens public school teacher engaged in sexual misconduct with student
A former Queens high school teacher engaged in non-consensual sexual conduct and inappropriate communications with a student between 2014 and 2016, according to a DOE investigation. The teacher was arrested in June 2023 on multiple charges and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in January 2024, while the DOE removed him from employment.
- NYC set to save millions in delayed class-size mandates for public schools – but at what cost?
New York City will save $500 million by delaying class-size reduction mandates for public schools, but critics warn the extension may exacerbate inequities in education. The state postponed the deadline by two years, allowing the city to avoid immediate investments in staffing and construction, though concerns remain about how resources will be distributed to ensure equitable compliance.