state Education Department
Coverage of state Education Department in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Math Wars’: New York Wants To Reform Math Instruction, but Experts Disagree on How
New York is implementing a law requiring evidence-based math instruction in elementary schools to improve test scores, but experts disagree on effective methods. The initiative, modeled after a criticized literacy program, faces challenges due to lack of consensus on 'evidence-based' math practices and concerns over teacher training alignment.
- Knicks fever: State says Regents exam schedule will not change for ticker-tape parade Thursday
New York City public schools will remain open and the Regents exam schedule will not be altered for a Knicks ticker-tape parade on Thursday, despite conflicts with science and math exams. Some families and students have expressed concerns, with petitions calling for rescheduling, but officials emphasize students should proceed with exams as planned.