Beth Fertig

The school district that includes the East Village wants to shake up its admissions policies. It's one of several solutions under consideration to better integrate New York City schools.

The city's Department of Education will allow more schools to change their admissions policies, with the goal of reducing segregation by attracting students from different backgrounds.

Across the U.S., school districts face low literacy rates among low-income and minority students.

A provocative report by a researcher argues that Mayor de Blasio tossed aside a good policy when he stopped giving A-F letter grades to the city's public schools.

Those who came to the U.S. as children, but whose professional options were limited because of their immigration status, can now apply for teaching and other licenses in New York.

From Canarsie to Bushwick, L train riders are gearing up for a long period of delays and shutdowns to repair storm damage.

New York City has speed cameras in 140 school zones. But several groups believe this pilot program should be rapidly expanded to more.

A lawsuit over the way public schools are financed in the state became so dramatic that it inspired some New York City high school students to write a play about it.

A Bronx brawl is headed to the courts, with a school supervisor claiming a state lawmaker used his leverage to keep non-white children out of a public school in Riverdale.

New York's education commissioner visited two "persistently struggling" Bronx middle schools that could be taken over by an outside receiver if they don't make sufficient improvements.

More money for gym teachers and additional resources to help homeless children are among the education items in Mayor Bill de Blasio's revised budget proposal.

The principal at a well-known school in East Harlem is feuding with parents, prompting the city's top school leaders to step in. 

New York State removed the time limits for its annual math and reading tests that wrap up this week. Some loved the experience, others not so much.

Thousands of New York City public high school students are getting a more rousing introduction to U.S. history through a guide based on the hit musical "Hamilton."

The Broadway hit tells the story of the American Revolution with a multi-racial cast and hip-hop music. 

With New York State tests underway, few schools are under as much pressure to show results as M.S. 22. Even so, the principal is not a fan of teaching to the test.

A group of New York City parents claims the city's public schools don't do enough to protect their children from violence and bullying.

In an appeal to New York City parents, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña said state tests have improved and she hopes they will allow their kids to take the exams.

New York City's effort to find punishment alternatives has resulted in a big drop in suspensions for less serious offenses, including insubordination.

A week before elementary and middle school students take their state math and reading tests, there's a debate about whether parents are getting enough information.