Education and Youth Issues Reporter

Cayla Bamberger

Cayla covers education and youth for the Daily News. She previously reported on schools for the New York Post and Hechinger Report. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post and Education Week. Her reporting on the COVID pandemic was recognized by Society of Professional Journalists’ Connecticut and Education Writers Association.

Members of the Panel for Educational Policy had been reluctant to pass the contract, after years of low rates of Black and Hispanic enrollment.

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NYC education panel approves digital version of exam to specialized high schools

December 18, 2024 at 11:36 p.m.

Members of the Panel for Educational Policy had been reluctant to pass the contract, after years of low rates of Black and Hispanic enrollment.

An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023.

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Amid Trump mass deportation threats, NYC principals reminded to keep ICE out of public schools

December 17, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

As President-elect Donald Trump promises the largest deportation effort in American history, New York City's public school system is reminding principals and administrators not to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.

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CUNY, unionized faculty and staff reach tentative contract agreement

December 16, 2024 at 8:17 p.m.

The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff...

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NYC public school employees who took families on trips meant for homeless children facing fines

December 16, 2024 at 6:35 p.m.

The staffers admitted to taking their children and grandchildren on excursions from Broadway's Wicked to Disney World.

Each year, about half of infants and toddlers who qualify for services do not receive them on time.

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Disabled kids missing out as NY lawmakers delay promised boost to early intervention services

December 15, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

Each year, about half of infants and toddlers who qualify for services do not receive them on time.

Since Mangione's arrest in the killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, a critical question has gone unanswered: Why would someone with so much privilege and promise allegedly turn to cold-blooded murder to make his point?

Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s privileged life may explain why he tried to get away with murder

December 14, 2024 at 4:08 p.m.

Since Mangione's arrest in the killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, a critical question has gone unanswered: Why would someone with so much privilege and promise allegedly turn to...

Cristina Meléndez. (New York City Public Schools)

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NYC Deputy Schools Chancellor Cristina Meléndez to oversee family engagement

December 13, 2024 at 10:15 p.m.

Cristina Meléndez, deputy chancellor of the Division of Family, Community, and Student Empowerment, is stepping into Melissa Aviles-Ramos's former role.

The Administration for Children's Services will release annual reports on child fatality trends, Commissioner Jess Dannhauser told the City Council.

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NYC child welfare agency resists sharing personal details from fatality reports

December 12, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

The Administration for Children's Services will release annual reports on child fatality trends, Commissioner Jess Dannhauser told the City Council.

The Panel for Educational Policy is set to vote next week on a $17-million contract to develop a computer-based version of the SHSAT.

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NYC parents sound off on entrance exam for specialized high schools ahead of high-profile vote

December 11, 2024 at 9:43 p.m.

The Panel for Educational Policy is set to vote next week on a $17-million contract to develop a computer-based version of the SHSAT.

New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city's largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.

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NYC to install solar panels at 72 public schools by year’s end, helping kids learn about clean energy

December 10, 2024 at 7:33 p.m.

New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city's largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.

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