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P.S. Weekly
Coverage of P.S. Weekly in the Nexus archive.
New York City Department of Educationorganization2Lucas Healyperson1Paullette Ha-Healyperson1Chalkbeat New Yorkorganization1The Bellorganization1Office of Pupil Transportationorganization1school bus companiestopic1Michael Bloombergperson1PSAL All-Access Programtopic1Public Schools Athletic Leagueorganization1High School of Art and Designplace1Stuyvesant High Schoolplace1The Pinkerton Foundationorganization1
- Left Behind: How school buses disadvantage NYC students with disabilities
Approximately 145,000 New York City students, 43% with disabilities, face unreliable school bus service, leading to missed classes and academic setbacks. The city plans to address issues like delayed or absent buses through upgraded software and vendor scorecards by September and June, respectively.
- Away game: NYC students who play sports for other schools
NYC students of color face disparities in sports access due to a policy replacing large high schools with smaller ones, leading to fewer teams. A 2022 lawsuit settlement created the PSAL All-Access Program, allowing students to join nearby school teams if their school lacks a sport. Despite this, 38% of Black and Latino students attend schools with 20 or more teams, compared to 61% of other groups.