Panel for Educational Policy
Coverage of Panel for Educational Policy in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani appoints 13 new members to NYC public schools governing board
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed 13 new members to the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), a governing board overseeing NYC public schools. The panel includes returning and newly appointed members responsible for voting on contracts, approving changes, and holding public meetings for the community.
- Mamdani Appoints More Than a Dozen People to School Oversight Panel
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed 13 individuals to New York City’s school board, including environmental advocates and education policy experts, and reappointed three members from former Mayor Eric Adams. The board, which oversees major school decisions, will address issues like AI in classrooms and declining enrollment.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani names 13 school board members, cementing control of NYC schools
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed 13 members to the Panel for Educational Policy, strengthening his control over New York City schools. The board, which influences major decisions like school mergers and AI policy, now includes individuals with diverse backgrounds in education, environmental justice, and public finance.
- NYC to overhaul attendance rules, requiring a ‘school avoidance liaison’ at every school
New York City's Education Department is proposing to overhaul attendance rules by requiring every school to have a 'school avoidance liaison' starting in September. The liaison will address chronic absenteeism linked to social or emotional issues, such as anxiety or depression, and join weekly attendance committees. The policy aims to provide consistent support for students struggling with school avoidance, following concerns about uneven responses across schools and a class action lawsuit over access to education for students with disabilities.