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NYC Aims to Hire 3,700 Teachers for Smaller Classes

4/18/2025

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New York City is set to recruit 3,700 teachers and 100 assistant principals to fulfill a mandate for smaller class sizes, targeting 20-25 students per classroom by September 2024. Yet, worries linger about finding qualified educators and the city's capacity to meet future requirements, particularly in under-resourced schools by 2028.

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Story summary

New York City is set to recruit 3,700 teachers and 100 assistant principals to fulfill a mandate for smaller class sizes, targeting 20-25 students per classroom by September 2024. Yet, worries linger about finding qualified educators and the city's capacity to meet future requirements, particularly in under-resourced schools by 2028.