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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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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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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Cornell University launches accelerated MBA program in NYC
Cornell Tech launches an accelerated MBA program in New York City, focused on entrepreneurship and the tech industry.
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Pre-K to post-grad: Midtown West goes back to school
Back-to-school in Midtown West is as diverse as the population: Specialty high schools, public, private, and all those Pre-Ks. Meet some aspiring performer-students, a veteran crossing guard and more.
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