Yasmeen Khan

The mayor outlines a broad plan to raise the performance and offerings at all New York City schools, regardless of zip code.

Mayor Bill de Blasio says within 10 years, all schools must offer computer science to students in elementary grades on up.

Theresa Argudo, a self-proclaimed workaholic, is taking a rare day off to see the pope when he comes to New York City. She just needs a ticket.

It's back to school time in New York City. Here's our rundown of some of the lively debates and key issues sure to come up this year.

Most fatalities from the recent outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease have been older adults with underlying medical issues. But those are not the only people getting sick.

The South Bronx is where poverty, asthma and lots of people mix together. But it's a vibrant place with a lot of pride.

The cooling towers, now self-monitored by building owners, are associated with the largest outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City.

Now Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration is hinting at more oversight of cooling towers, where the harmful bacteria can live if not maintained properly.

Residents of the South Bronx were uneasy after an increase in cases and another death from the disease, which can be fatal in the elderly or those with underlying medical issues.

New York City officials said all schools should have dedicated space for subjects like art or science. But many schools are too crowded to give these subjects a home of their own.

New York City's way of calculating available space in its schools has long been a source of frustration. Officials have now agreed to make some changes.

New questions to the annual citywide school survey aimed to tease out more holistic measures of success, including trust and collaboration.

Automotive and Boys and Girls High Schools, which have a long history of low performance, will retain less than half of existing staff for the next school year.  

Pearson is out. Now Questar Assessment, Inc. will develop the state tests for third- through eighth-graders. 

The New York Civil Liberties Union says that too many schools are out of compliance with the Dignity Act, which prohibits discrimination based on gender or gender expression.   

Members of the New York City education policy panel approved spending plans and another set of contracts.

A newly installed recording studio has lured students to stay in school, partly because it's an outlet for emotions that otherwise don't have a place in the classroom.

Hands-on projects, parties, homework, movies. What students get out of school in these last few weeks varies. Share your June stories with us.

Part of a pilot program in New York City public schools, the student feedback was supposed to count in teachers' evaluations next year but now that's not so clear.    

Jean Malpas, a psychotherapist for transgender families, says parents should let children lead the exploration while creating a safe space for them to do so.