New York City Public Schools Archives

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani smiles as he takes a question from a reporter during a press conference on Universal Child Care at Bedrock Preschool on August 04, 2026 in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx borough in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

NYC schools ban student use of generative AI in classrooms through middle school

According to NYC officials, Mamdani’s moratorium represents “the most expansive student-facing AI moratorium in the nation.”

Sep 2, 2026 By Keely Quinlan

NYC launches pilot for automated 911 alert system across city’s public schools

Mayor Eric Adams' office claims a new system makes the New York City schools in first the United States to have direct 911 integration.

Oct 27, 2025 By Keely Quinlan

NYC snow Feb 2024 — People walk through the blowing snow in Brooklyn as a large winter storm makes its way across the area on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

NYC schools ‘frustrated and angry’ by IBM’s fumble on remote learning snow day

New York City Public Schools' user validation system was overwhelmed after a quick turn to online learning, but the district's chancellor said IBM should have been ready.

Feb 13, 2024 By Skylar Rispens