NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

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If Adams Is Cleared, Other Inquiries in His Orbit Would Face Uncertainty

The dropping of federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams could affect criminal investigations involving his associates in different ways, or not at all.

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How a Right-Wing Schools Activist Started a Culture War in Manhattan

In March, Maud Maron introduced a resolution about transgender students’ participation in sports. The fallout has derailed a parent council in an overwhelmingly liberal district.

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Start-Up Founder Who Sold A.I. Chatbot to Schools Is Charged With Fraud

Joanna Smith-Griffin was charged with lying to investors about revenue and her customer base, which she claimed included some of the nation’s largest school districts, including New York City’s.

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Cellphone Bans in Schools? NYC Is ‘Not There Yet,’ Mayor Says

Districts and states across the United States have supported restrictions on student usage, but New York City’s leaders are backing away from the idea because of logistical concerns.

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NYC Schools Chief Says Migrants Have Been a ‘Godsend’

In an interview, Chancellor David C. Banks said migrants had helped schools that were bleeding students. He also promised a big new role for artificial intelligence.

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N.Y.C. Schools Chancellor Seeks to Project Stability as Inquiries Swirl

David C. Banks, whose phone was seized during an investigation related to his brother, largely avoided discussing his current circumstances in his annual State of Our Schools speech.

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David Banks, New York City’s Schools Chancellor, to Resign

The resignation of Mr. Banks, planned for the end of the year, comes amid a flurry of federal investigations into Mayor Eric Adams and his administration.

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What to Know About Melissa Aviles-Ramos, New York City’s New Schools Chancellor

Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a former English teacher and deputy chancellor, will assume the post after David C. Banks steps down in December.

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