Live: Student Reporters Reflect on Covering NYC Schools
In a live-recorded finale, P.S. Weekly student reporters reflect on a season covering NYC school mergers, equity in admissions, and why young voices belong in education journalism.
Inside the Diversity Program at One Selective NYC High School
Through NYC’s Diversity in Admissions program, Bard High School Early College Manhattan has seen its demographics shift. How does the school support underrepresented students?
When the School Bus Doesn’t Come: One Family’s Saga
For thousands of students with disabilities, yellow buses are a lifeline to programs that meet their needs — but constant delays and no-shows force them to miss school. We explore the systemic failures and emotional toll of a broken system.
Inside One Push to Diversify NYC's Teacher Workforce
How does the representation gap in NYC’s teaching workforce affect the classroom? We examine efforts to diversify the teacher pipeline.
Away Game: Students Who Play Sports for Other Schools
What’s it like to play sports for another school’s team? Students discuss the uneven landscape of high school sports access in New York City schools.
What’s the Price of Success (Academy)? Former Students Open Up
From “mouth bubbles” to clip charts, two students unpack their experiences attending Success Academy.
When Two Schools Become One
How are students affected when they lose their school identity? We hear from a Brooklyn student whose school merged with its downstairs neighbor.
Is AP Calculus Pointless? A Teacher Defends His Subject
As educators and students debate the value of Advanced Placement Calculus — often a gatekeeper to higher education — student reporters explore its real-world applications.
The Invite-Only School Admissions Test You Don’t Know About
Hunter College High School is one of the most competitive public high schools in New York City — and also one of the least diverse. Hear how students are advocating for a more inclusive admissions process.
Exclusive Interview with Chancellor Kamar Samuels
Student reporters ask the new schools chief about his top priorities, from safety and academic rigor to AI and school integration — and assess his answers.
We’re Back with Season 3
Real stories. Real students. Real insight into New York City schools. Tune in to P.S. Weekly to hear student-led reporting, perspectives, and commentary you won’t find anywhere else.