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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 7d

“[Mamdani]’s thrown red meat to the Cuomo and Sliwa campaigns over the entire question of meritocracy.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By @caylabam.bsky.social @nydailynews.com
www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/m...

Mamdani plan to scale back NYC gifted and talented program reignites simmering controversy

Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s foray into the future of Gifted and Talented programs this week reignited a heated controversy over the popular program in New York City public school…

www.nydailynews.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 9d

"The argument against Kindergarten #G&T is it's very hard to sort out who is really deserving of that kind of special attention when they're 4 years old."
@dcbloomfield.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social
By NJ Burkett [video]
abc7ny.com/post/nyc-may...

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 10d

Link?

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 10d

Mamdani’s stance . . . seemed to represent “the first step in an actual policy to promote desegregation.”
“In my opinion,” he said, “it’s a good move.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social
By Troy Closson @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/n...

Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades

www.nytimes.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 12d

“Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos defended her record of the past year and auditioned to continue the job under a new mayor,” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By @jessicagould.bsky.social @gothamist.com
gothamist.com/news/nyc-sch...

NYC schools chancellor touts track record ahead of mayoral election

Observers wonder if Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos’ “state of our schools” address was a farewell speech or a bid to keep her job.

gothamist.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 15d

“Necessary” to set clear guidelines on free speech in classrooms, particularly amid federal threats to cut funding; part of a “pall of fear that chills free expression among administrators, faculty and students.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
nyunews.com/news/2025/09...

How NYU could boost its free speech score - Washington Square News

Every September, NYU faces scrutiny from a nonprofit organization that evaluates free speech and expression across U.S. universities. While its latest score edged up slightly from last year, the unive...

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 20d

Proud to appear in #UnorthodoxEducation, Joe Kolman’s and Elana Sigall’s outstanding documentary (trailer at link) revealing the toll on yeshiva students denied their educational rights through political maneuvering at public expense. #YeshivaGate
www.unorthodoxeducation.com/home

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 24d

#UnorthodoxEducation opens tomorrow, 9/19, for 2 week run at Cinema Village, 22 E. 12 St, NYC

www.unorthodoxeducation.com

Home | Unorthodox Education

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 24d

So important: “This is a huge win for students with disabilities and a huge win for our students with dyslexia, who have been trying to find a place where they belong. Now they belong in every school, every, every classroom,” Foti said.

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 24d

#Charters can require staff to participate in demonstrations if they are advocating for the schools, [not] in support or opposition to a political candidate. @dcbloomfield.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By @elizabethkim.bsky.social @gothamist.com gothamist.com/news/secret-...

Secret recording shows Success Academy CEO pressuring staff to lobby for charter schools

Eva Moskowitz said charter schools face "an existential threat."

gothamist.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · 24d

Education professor @dcbloomfield.bsky.social stressed the importance of school attendance in academic progress, child development, & eventually workforce readiness. #Edusky
c: @brooklyncollege.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By @caylabam.bsky.social
www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/17/o...

One-third of NYC public school students chronically absent last school year: report

The data reflect a slight improvement from the previous year but the attendance rates a far cry from where observers hoped city schools would have rebounded to by now.

www.nydailynews.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Sep 11

“Let’s not panic. #NAEP’s a big, wide picture. Read to your kids, point out math in real life. Help them with their homework if you can. Make sure they do their homework. Make sure that they go to school.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social
By @jillianjorgensen.bsky.social
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ugh, teaching then! Want to get my book signed and more importantly hear your thoughts on this topic.

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Sep 10

“The most feasible solution is to begin @nycschools.bsky.social before Labor Day, now commonplace across the country.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By @amyzimmer.bsky.social @chalkbeat.org #edusky
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

Why your kid’s NYC school calendar has fewer days than you think

State law requires New York schools to have 180 instructional days. But this year, New York City students are only in class for 176 days.

www.chalkbeat.org

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Reposted by DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD

Gothamist @gothamist.com · Sep 8

Her son was stuck on a school bus for 3 hours. NYC data says the delay never happened. https://gothamist.com/news/her-son-was-stuck-on-a-school-bus-for-3-hours-nyc-data-says-the-delay-never-happened

Her son was stuck on a school bus for 3 hours. NYC data says the delay never happened.

Antonio Fazio, 9, waits for a school bus in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn. City officials do not have accurate figures on the extent of school bus delays that create a constant source of stress for students and their families. [ more › ]

gothamist.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Sep 8

Fabulous, essential reporting, @jessicagould.bsky.social!

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Aug 22

@michaelelsenroo.bsky.social’s eye for detail is impressive

Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Chalkbeat’s deep dive on a Bronx school; CBS News somehow misidentifies the sandwich-tosser; and the Memphis press follows along with Marsha Blackburn’s rules.

This week’s Laurels and Darts ⤵️

www.cjr.org/laurels-and-...

Schoolkids in the Crosshairs

Keeping up with ICE. Plus: Crime in DC? Preschool in Oregon? And who tossed that sandwich?

www.cjr.org

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Aug 21

Why didn’t Times report it at the time?

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Aug 21

Chell is a Trump enabler; a dangerous portent for immigrant and other students about to be ensnared by ICE and other federal & local law enforcement.

DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Aug 17

@nycschools.bsky.social celebrations should be more muted. Revelations that the state decreased some scores needed to show proficiency blurs the picture. @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By Susan Edelman @nypost.com
nypost.com/2025/08/16/u...

New York State lowered the bar for some students to pass 2025 reading, math exams

City officials are crowing over gains on the 2025 reading and math exams, but the state lowered the passing benchmarks for some students — raising questions about boasts of substantial academ…

nypost.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Aug 16

Ooof. One of my favorite places. 😍

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Aug 14

By my reading of Illinois school code §§ 34-3, 34-6, Chicago’s school board chooses the CEO. The mayor’s authority is outlined in a section that talks about an emergency declaration that was overhauled by more recent reforms.
By Reema Amin @chalkbeat.org
www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

Who can choose CPS’s next CEO? Chicago elected officials — and legal experts — disagree.

State Sen. Rob Martwick emailed the Chicago school board president in late May, saying that it’s the mayor’s right — not the school board’s — to hire a new CEO, based on how state law is written.

www.chalkbeat.org

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Jul 31

Ordered. Looking forward to Fall signing event, @alexfreidus.bsky.social!

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Jul 27

“The whole testing culture has made people feel betrayed if the exam doesn’t exactly reflect the published curriculum.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social
@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
By @mattcaputo.bsky.social &
Susan Edelman @nypost.com
nypost.com/2025/07/26/u...

State teachers union blasts regents exams for failing to match classroom curriculum: ‘Truly traumatic’

“We heard many reports from our members that this year’s Biology and Earth Science exams contained topics and questions with unforeseen, off-curriculum material,” NYSUT President …

nypost.com

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DAVID C. BLOOMFIELD @dcbloomfield.bsky.social · Jul 25

"It's extraordinary to have a federal monitor looking over the shoulder of a private university.” @dcbloomfield.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @brooklyncollege.bsky.social
By Lisa Rozner @cbsnewyork.bsky.social
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

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