New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Wednesday announced an increase in a major funding source for the city’s public schools, with the goal of helping many high-need students. Mr. de Blasio said he would increase the budget for Fair Student Funding by $125 million. With state funds, the total will reach $6.2 billion for the coming fiscal year. The aid will be divvied up among schools based on enrollment and needs, such as special education and bilingual services. It can be used at a principal’s...

Source: Wall Street Journal April 25, 2018 21:21 UTC