Drama Over a School Arts Program and Who Gets to Swim?
An inside look at a funding drama for an arts program at a performing arts high school, plus the importance of swim lessons.
Student Protests, Free Speech, and NYC Public Schools
While protests over the Israel-Hamas war have gripped New York City college campuses, we look at how high schoolers have reacted — and the student freedom of speech issues being raised.
Teens Want Therapy — Are They Getting It?
What happens when a teen wants therapy but their parents are unsure? And is NYC’s bold initiative to offer free virtual therapy to teens working?
Cafeteria Chronicles with the Critics Who Matter
What do New York City students think of school lunch food? In this episode, our reporters sniffed around their cafeterias and visited NYC Public Schools’ official test kitchen for the inside scoop.
The Teachers Who Have Shaped Us
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and in this special episode, P.S. Weekly and Chalkbeat reporters — and their parents — share stories about the teachers who have inspired, encouraged, and shaped them.
An Exclusive Interview with Chancellor David Banks
In this special episode, student reporters Shoaa Khan and Jose Santana speak to Chancellor David Banks about a range of important issues that affect students.
A High Schooler Working at Bloomberg – Plus “Shotgunning” College Applications
With college admissions in flux and the NYC school system shifting its emphasis toward "career pathways," two students prepare for life after high school.
Students Speak Out About Special Education
More than 200,000 New York City students have a disability classification that entitles them to specific learning accommodations — but do they always get them? Students share their experiences.
A New York Chapter on the Banned Books Controversy
The national wave of book bans has been coming ashore in surprising ways in New York City.
Migrant Students Navigate a New Reality
The first episode of P.S. Weekly focuses on one of this year’s biggest education stories in NYC: the arrival of thousands of migrant students.