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What NYC public school parents need to know for the new school year

Craig Slutzkin serves as Community Board 5's second vice chair.

Community Board 5 member ousted over anti-trans resolution: source

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Adams

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How NYC plans to bring hate crime prevention lessons into public school classrooms

Federal officials will investigate Oklahoma school following non-binary teenager’s death

By Associated Press

The Skaneateles Central School District is located at 45 East Elizabeth Street in Skaneateles.

Mother backed by anti-trans legal group sues New York school over parental notification policy

By Matt Tracy

Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.

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Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

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In private texts, NYC Ed Council reps, congressional candidate demean LGBTQ kids

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Fostering Equity for NY’s K-12 After School and Summer Programs w Rachel Gazdick

A teacher at Flushing High School has been reassigned after allegedly hurling anti-gay remarks towards an individual during a road rage incident.

NYC teacher reassigned from students after homophobic tirade

By Dashiell Allen

Books

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DOE launches new HIV curriculum across all grades in New York City public schools

Rutgers University–New Brunswick is the lone New Jersey school on Campus Pride's list of the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges in the nation.

Northeast, midwest lead list of LGBTQ-friendly colleges; Florida, Texas excluded

By Matt Tracy

California judge halts district policy requiring parents to be told if kids change pronouns

By Amy Taxin, AP

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law has fueled divisions in his home state.

Survey: Florida parents divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked

State Attorney General Letitia James.

New York State issues guidance for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Emily Sawaked

Florida loses AP psychology courses thanks to ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked

The New York State Education Department building in Albany.

State officials announce guidelines to help schools implement trans-inclusive policies

By Emily Sawaked

More from Around NYC

Programming for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Brooklyn Children’s Museum includes storytelling, live music, dance performances, food demonstrations, an artist marketplace and art-making.

A Festival of Learning: Brooklyn Children’s Museum to host cultural immersion for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Parkchester management settles with state on two housing discrimination complaints

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Integrity trouble for Jamaican PM Holness continues

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Liberty outlast Lynx to tie 2024 WNBA Finals 1-1 with 80-66 victory