Jessica Gould appears in the following:
NYC Goes Back to School
Thursday, September 07, 2023
How the schools are handling the thousands of new students who are part of the wave of migrants coming to the city, and calls about family members who started school as an immigrant.
Migrant student finds strength in NYC school chess program
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
After a harrowing trip last year from Colombia to the U.S.-Mexico border, an 11-year-old girl has found confidence through a New York City program dedicated to chess.
With test scores low, NYC schools turn to new approach for reading instruction
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The plan will require elementary schools across the city to shift to a reading curriculum that focuses on phonics and comprehension.
Charter schools' expansion becomes key battle in NY budget negotiations
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The expansion of charter schools in New York has become a central issue in Albany this year as Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers battle over the state’s budget, which is due April 1.
Alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Lake continues to be evaluated
Monday, February 20, 2023
A 4-foot-long alligator pulled out of Prospect Park Lake continued to be evaluated at the Bronx Zoo health center on Monday.
New York City's plan for pandemic "learning loss"
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Across the country student achievement plunged during the pandemic. What's the plan for New York City students?
Keeping Score: A Year Inside a Divided Brooklyn High School
Friday, September 09, 2022
By some measures, New York City has the most segregated school system in the country. Four high schools in Brooklyn are focussing their hopes for change on an unlikely target: sports.
Keeping Score: A Year Inside a Divided Brooklyn High School
Friday, September 09, 2022
By some measures, New York City has the most segregated school system in the country. Four high schools in Brooklyn are focussing their hopes for change on an unlikely target: sports.
What's Happening With the NYC Schools Budget
Monday, July 25, 2022
Education reporter Jessica Gould explains the NYC Schools budget cuts and why the numbers are disputed.
Hundreds of couples didn't have a wedding due to COVID - until now
Monday, July 11, 2022
There were older couples and younger ones, gay, straight and nonbinary couples, couples of different races and from different places, all joining together at Lincoln Center.
Keeping Score: Part 4
Thursday, June 30, 2022
After the Jaguars compete in the city championship, students and coaches ask: was it all worth it?
Keeping Score: Part 3
Thursday, June 23, 2022
What does it mean to lead a team in an anti-racist way?
Keeping Score: Part 2
Thursday, June 16, 2022
How did the schools in the John Jay building become divided in the first place?
Ditmas Park Porch Concerts Evolve Into Music Program For Students
Thursday, June 16, 2022
A musical tradition that began as a solo act during the loneliest days of the pandemic has blossomed into an ensemble.
Keeping Score: Part 1
Thursday, June 09, 2022
Two sports programs – rivals under a single roof – are set to merge. Students ask what it will take for the building to live up to its new motto: “We Are One.”
Changes Coming to NYC Schools
Friday, June 03, 2022
Jessica Gould reports on education-related changes as the NY State legislative session ends.
After Texas massacre, some parents call for public school front doors to be locked
Saturday, May 28, 2022
City officials said the front entrance is supposed to be unlocked for emergencies, but they are reviewing the policy.
Adams Administration Promises Overhaul Of Public School Funding
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Parents and advocates say Fair Student Funding isn't fair enough.
Mayor Adams Promises Universal Dyslexia Screening and More Intervention
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Adams says he didn't realize he had dyslexia until he was in college; he doesn't want today's students to face the same challenges.
Summer School Grant for Charter Students
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
WNYC reporter Jessica Gould on Michael Bloomberg's grant to City charter school students for summer classes.
