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Mamdani Ends Adams's Chromebook Spending Spree

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nysfocus.com > 08/26/2026 > new-york-students-reading-fewer-books

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2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1637+ words) Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading. More than a decade ago, Queens teacher Nicole Radosti Pipia’s fifth- and sixth-grade students seemed to love reading novels…...

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nysfocus.com > 08/18/2026 > new-york-teacher-survey-ai-technology

NY Teacher Survey: We Want Your Thoughts on AI and Ed Tech

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (470+ words) If you’re a K–12 educator in New York, we want to know how you feel about technology in the classroom. Across New York, school districts are investing in a wide range of tech products, from AI-powered reading programs for elementary schoolers…...