Alex Zimmerman

This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. After ChatGPT exploded in popularity, New York City's public school system quickly pushed

After ChatGPT exploded in popularity, New York City’s public school system quickly pushed back on the powerful chatbot, arguing it couldn’t help students build critical thinking skills and often spouts misinformation. Nearly two years later, during his annual “State of Our Schools” speech on Tuesday, schools Chancellor David Banks completed his about-face on artificial intelligence. […]

Federal agents visited David Banks’ home the day before school started and seized his phones as part of a broader investigation into members of Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle.

Federal agents visited David Banks' home the day before school started and seized his phones as part of a broader investigation into members of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle.

The announcement concludes a 40-year career in the city’s public schools.

Melissa Aviles-Ramos at a City Hall press conference on Aug. 30, 2023. Mayor Eric Adams is expected to name Aviles-Ramos as New York City's next schools chancellor.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Aviles-Ramos has been a teacher, principal, acting superintendent, chief of staff for David Banks, and a deputy chancellor for family engagement.

“I want you to see me as a symbol of stability,” said Aviles-Ramos, who was quick to cast herself as an ally to the administration in the midst of several federal investigations.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on June 3, 2024. Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to reports.

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