NYC schools to open 24 new buildings with modern classrooms, community spaces, advanced technology [Video]

NEW YORK (WABC) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks announced on Wednesday that 24 new school buildings are opening this year.

Their announcement comes the day before the start of the 2024-2025 school year for public school students.

The two dozen new school buildings will include 11,010 new seats across the city. It marks the most new K-12 seats opened by the School Construction Authority since 2003.

The new buildings are spread across four boroughs including nine in Brooklyn, eight in the Bronx, one in Manhattan, and six in Queens. They were constructed with green spaces and environmentally friendly materials.

Key features include innovative learning spaces and classrooms equipped with the latest technology, flexible space and furniture and collaborative work spaces.

The buildings also have a focus on community integration with multi-purpose spaces.

“Our administration is committed to giving our children a first-class education, and a crucial part …