The Digest: Top EduNews Hotlist, Thur. 3/02/23

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

Here are the top NYC Education stories for today, Thursday, 3/02/2023, at The Digest — EONYC’s news magazine.

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Outcry after New York mayor dismisses separation of church and state

theguardian.comOutcry after New York mayor dismisses separation of church and stateEric Adams says ‘Don’t tell me about no separation of church and state’ at an interfaith breakfast

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Max Politics Podcast: UFT President Mike Mulgrew on Contract Negotiations, Charter Schools, & More

paper.liMax Politics Podcast: UFT President Mike Mulgrew on Contract Negotiations, Charter Schools, & MoreUFT President Michael Mulgrew (photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office) February 28, 2023 - Max Politics Podcast: UFT President Mike Mulgrew on Contra...

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nydailynews.comNYC Council caucus blames Adams administration for ‘undermining success’ of free preschoolDozens of New York City Council members are accusing the Adams administration of “undermining success” of the city’s free early childhood programs.The accusation comes a couple of weeks after the council pointed fingers during an oversight hearing at the administration for not doing enough to connec…

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Hochul calls for school tax cuts amid Medicaid cost controversy

spectrumlocalnews.comHochul calls for school tax cuts amid Medicaid cost controversyCounty officials are pushing back.

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nydailynews.comImproving teacher diversity in New York StateIt’s not revelatory to say many students feel more comfortable in learning environments led by teachers who reflect their racial and cultural identities.

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Op-Ed | Rethinking Black, race & ethnic studies at CUNY

amny.comOp-Ed | Rethinking Black, race & ethnic studies at CUNY | amNewYorkThe internship program is part of CUNY’s wide-ranging efforts to reimagine the study of race and ethnicity, and to expand opportunities for students across

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NYC to match LGBTQ+ youth with ‘supportive’ summer jobs, officials say

ny.chalkbeat.orgNYC to match LGBTQ+ youth with ‘supportive’ summer jobs, officials sayThe program comes at a time when LGBTQ+ rights have taken center stage nationally, as conservative states have proposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including banning discussion of sexuality and gender identity in classrooms. 

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