The Digest: Top EduNews Hotlist, Fri. 2/24/23

The latest headlines affecting NYC Public Schools, public education and beyond.

Here are the top NYC Education stories for today, Friday, 2/24/2023, at The Digest — EONYC’s news magazine.

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Another round of budget cuts to NYC education

amsterdamnews.comAnother round of budget cuts to NYC education - New York Amsterdam NewsCity Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams provided testimony at the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing for the state executive budget on Feb 15.

Educators of NYC @educatorsofnyc

The @DC37nyc (& subsequent other city unions) giveback is forcing RETIREES into AETNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE plan.For raises that are pay cuts w/ inflation. They will mortgage lives of seniors with its slew of preauthorizations for pay cuts. Wait till we see the new plan for actives!

AQE New York @AQE_NY

NYC parent asking @NYCMayor why he is cutting public schools and public services, which makes our city less safe. The Mayor laughs at her and says “this lady follows me everywhere”. Yes, Mayor. We will keep following you until you #StopTheCuts and #FundOurSchools

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nydailynews.comWith children in crisis, families and advocates rally for more mental health support in state budgetFamilies and advocates are urging lawmakers to allocate at least half of $1 billion in the governor’s executive budget to address behavioral health to children and families.

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Nobody knows what the point of homework is

vox.comNobody knows what the point of homework isThe homework wars are back.

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New York school psychologists push for licenses to practice outside of school

paper.liNew York school psychologists push for licenses to practice outside of schoolThe bill in the state assembly would grant school psychologists licenses to offer a limited range of education-related services outside school.

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Is This Elementary School Near Pittsburgh the Future of Education?

smithsonianmag.comIs This Elementary School Near Pittsburgh the Future of Education?Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School is an innovative blend of children’s museum and classroom

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