Category: Education
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In the fight against censorship, libraries stay silent on Palestine
At some schools, educators have been told not to express pro-Palestine views.
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New York wavers on school cellphone ban amid safety concerns
Teachers and Gov. Kathy Hochul continue to support the ban, which many parents oppose.
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There’s a push to reopen Turtle Bay Music School
Plans to reopen a former music school include an updated curriculum and new location.
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Midtown school for disabled students faces transportation headache
A special needs school lacks designated parking for school buses.
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CUNY student protestors face additional risks
After CUNY students faced higher charges than their private school peers during last May’s protests, a disparity between student backgrounds proves more potential risks to student protestors.
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Educators struggle to find bilingual teachers amid rise in migrant students
With 20,000 new migrant students in New York City public schools, educators have concerns.
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Banned Books Week highlights impact of censorship on students
The NYPL hosted the latest censored authors during Banned Books Week.
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New Yorkers and Libraries Fight Book Censorship
Parents, Students and Librarians Push Back Against Book Bans.
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An elite college in Midtown struggles to stand out
A Midtown West College has the admissions standards and pedigree to be one of the nation’s top colleges. Why does it fly under the radar?
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High school seniors launch student-run café
Seniors at Food and Finance High School hope their new student-run café will land them scholarships and culinary jobs.
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Getting a head start
The Hudson Guild, over a century old, gives pre-K students a start in Chelsea.
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Back to school, the 2018 edition
Reading, writing, arithmetic — and security issues, food prep, auditions and college nerves. Students to back to school in Midtown West.
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Chelsea lacks free after-school programs
As Chelsea gentrifies, some children are getting left behind.
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“Fame” school calls for a return to its original mission
A petition titled “Bring Fame back to the ‘Fame’ school” calls for a change in admissions criteria at the legendary performing arts high school. The petition has garnered over 10,000 signatures.
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City educators face challenges working with New York’s most vulnerable youth
Educators who work with homeless, trafficked, or exploited youth face daily challenges that extend far beyond the classroom.
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2016: More grades geared to more graduates
The first day of school is always a big deal, whether you’re starting pre-K or finishing high school. Here’s what happened in Midtown West.
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Schools with computer science blaze trail ahead of city’s plan
In mid-September, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to bring computer science education to all of the city’s public schools within the next 10 years. Computer science, the study of how computers and their programs are created, is a complex subject, but an integral one as the worldwide economy becomes increasingly…
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Midtown West hits the books
New York City’s 1.1 million students returned for their first day at 1,800 schools on a scorching Wednesday, one day after the city saw its hottest temperature of 97 degrees. Over 65,500 children registered to attend the newly-implemented free, full-day, pre-K program, more than triple the 20,000 children who attended last year. The graduation rate for…
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English language learners transition in school
The DOE and outside groups work to improve English-language skills.
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Organizations strive to make adult literacy a priority
Although adult literacy has gotten little attention in the past decade, organizations such as the International Center provide a variety of English classes for adults that encourage conversation.
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