Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers said the union had reconsidered its position that vaccinations should only be voluntary.

At least one student within the public school system managed to access a Google Drive that contained the private information of students and department employees across the city.

In districts where masks remain optional, administrators say they will stress kindness and respect for personal choices. Meanwhile, more states and districts are mandating masks.

A judge has approved a settlement agreement between the education department and disability rights advocates, resolving a four-year-old lawsuit that challenged the city's process for allocating certain special education services.