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New whistleblower emerges against Trump lawyer ahead of confirmation vote
The Senate could vote as soon as Tuesday evening to confirm Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court ...
These Cities Are Taking Action Against Extreme Heat
In many cases, extreme heat is already here: in 2021, hundreds of people died when temperatures hit over 100 degrees in the ...
In a Game-Changing Climate Rollback, E.P.A. Aims to Kill a Bedrock Scientific Finding
If upheld in court, the repeal would make it almost impossible for future administrations to rein in greenhouse gases.
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Dan Weisberg on literacy, migrants, and his decision to step down as NYC’s No. 2 school official
He shepherded the mayor’s curriculum overhauls, pushed to open 28 new schools, and even helped elevate Melissa Aviles-Ramos ...
NYC expands school cellphone ban to include smartwatches, tablets
The nation's largest school district is expanding its student cellphone ban to include any "internet-enabled" devices such as ...
NYC Announces New Cellphone Ban Policy For Upcoming School Year
The article NYC Announces New Cellphone Ban Policy For Upcoming School Year appeared first on New York City Patch. NEW YORK ...
Soft ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy a bust in NYC public schools — as police incidents balloon to 4,200 this year: study
The New York City Department of Education’s $100 million push to implement “restorative justice” instead of stricter school ...
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New York City Bans Student Use of Personal Devices in Schools to Minimize Distractions
NYC approves a policy to ban student use of personal devices during school hours starting in the 2025-2026 term.
NYC public schools' $25M bet on reducing screen time — what challenges lie ahead?
New York City public schools will enforce a new policy banning the use of personal internet-enabled devices during school hours. Backed by $25 million in city funding and $4.3 million from the state, ...