She’s Going Into 6th Grade and Already Saving for College

A New York City program encourages children to save from kindergarten.

Ban Corporal Punishment in Private Schools, New York Lawmakers Say

The proposals from state legislators come in response to a New York Times investigation that reported the use of slaps and kicks to keep order in some Hasidic Jewish schools.

New York City Adds Reading Programs for Students with Dyslexia

Two new specialized dyslexia programs will open at Brooklyn public schools as New York focuses more on children with the learning disability.

Charter School Expansion Faces Tough Fight in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to allow more charter schools to open in New York City. But as the public school system loses students, the effort faces strong political headwinds.

Education Firms That Serve Hasidic Schools Are Barred Amid Fraud Inquiry

New York City education officials will block payments for some companies that have billed the government to provide special education, primarily for students in yeshivas.