Uptown Elementary Schools Struggle to Meet State Phys Ed Mandates
Shared buildings and lack of resources make it difficult for elementary schools uptown to meet state phys ed mandates.
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Students and Teachers Travel Hours to Attend Top Public School in East Harlem
The Department of Education gave P.S. 171 straight A’s in the latest school progress report.
December 7, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
To Unionize or Not to Unionize: Uptown Charter Teachers Weigh Options
Teachers in a few uptown charter schools join the United Federation of Teachers, but most hold back.
November 9, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
Federal Grants To Help Uptown Charter Schools Expand
Democracy Prep and the KIPP charter schools received millions in grants from the federal Department of Education this month.
October 29, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
City College Students Protest Tuition Increases
For some City College students, the price of higher education crosses the line, leading to rallies against tuition increases.
“I Left My Pull Dans la Classe”: Struggling French Charter School Uses Culture, Heritage to Teach Language
The revamped French American Charter School in New York wants to redefine education for French-speaking families.
October 25, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
Harlemites #RockThoseReads
A grassroots organization encourages reading in Harlem.
October 16, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
Co-location in Harlem Schools: Crowded Hallways, Shared Classrooms
Space gets tight in Harlem buildings that house several schools.
October 15, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
“David Va al Colegio”: School Offers Nation’s First Dual Language Program for Autistic Students
In an East Harlem public school, Wednesday is Spanish day, Thursday is for English.
October 12, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
A Long Time Coming: CCNY Among Nation’s Top Colleges
CCNY’s recent inclusion in The Princeton Review’s 377 Top Colleges coincides with a sharp increase in applications.
October 9, 2012 | Posted in Education | Read More »
