All Emma Hoff wanted to do was play the saxophone next year. But that won’t happen for the 10-year-old. more

Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters last week he’s convinced his mandate encouraged thousands of education department workers to get at least the first dose of the vaccine, leaving just a handful who still haven’t done it. Just in case, however, the education department brought in thousands of vaccinated substitute teachers. more

Some may not have the fondest memories of school cafeteria food. But like it or not, it’s essential to many in the city’s public school system. more

Few education landscapes have been subject to changes over the course of the coronavirus pandemic as much as the city’s public elementary schools. more

It begins with waiting in line and ends with a celebratory sticker. No, children in preschools, elementary schools and specialized District 75 schools aren’t voting — although the process does bear some striking similarities. Instead, they’re waiting to be tested for the coronavirus. more