New York promised to center phonics in reading instruction, but new course for teachers sidelines science of reading
by Steven Yoder, The Hechinger Report March 29, 2026 In April 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made…
As schools waited for NYC’s AI policy, some crafted their own
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Brooklyn teacher who went by online handle ‘NYSubSlut’ caught with sick child sex images: feds
A New York City public school teacher is facing federal child porn charges after he was caught with…
Fired NYS teacher charged with threatening ex-boss, then posts unsettling video
He just learned a lesson. A disgruntled former Spanish teacher at a Westchester County middle school was charged…
Disgraced NY teacher nicknamed ‘Major Hands’ accused of hosting ‘prostitution parties’
A disgraced veteran-turned-teacher nicknamed “Major Hands” was hit with federal charges for allegedly turning his upstate New York…
Queens teacher accused of groping 7 special needs high school students: NYPD sources
A perverted high school teacher was arrested for allegedly groping seven special needs students at a Queens high school, according…
Queens teacher accused of groping 6 special needs high school students: NYPD sources
A perverted high school teacher was arrested for allegedly groping six special needs students at a Queens high…
Jewish professor sues university for religious discrimination
A New Jersey research university which got $70 million in public funding last year allegedly repeatedly derailed a…
Georgia high school teacher Jason Hughes killed during prank gone wrong outside his home, 5 teens arrested
A Georgia high school teacher was fatally run over outside his home in a freak accident when five…
NYC students spend 20 days less in class than national average
New York City kids are set to log 130 fewer hours in the classroom than the national average…
NYC high school teacher allegedly groped girl, 16, declared ‘I like your butt’: cops, sources
A Brooklyn high school teacher was arrested this week for allegedly groping a 16-year-old girl while calling her…
Why NYC students clock about 130 fewer hours in class than national peers
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