special education
A new, more inclusionary approach to educate NYC students with special needs is proving easier said than done, says a new report by Chalkbeat [http://ny.chalkbeat.org/2014/08/11/special-education-overhaul-leaves-students-less-isolated-but-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/#.U-pK4hayRFK] . The organization spoke to students, parents, and school officials and found that schools are struggling to implement
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lunitas
Welcome back to the week’s beginning. To help get you through it, peruse our selection of events for kids, educational happenings, and more. Song Crafters with Dara When: Monday, August 18, 3:30pm Where: Lunitas [http://lunitasbk.com] (1039A Fulton Street between Downing and Irving) What: Budding musicians can
sidewalk cafes
Sorry to anyone hoping for a trout Niçoise or duck liver mousse fix–local French eatery Three Letters [http://www.threelettersbrooklyn.com] (930 Fulton Street on the corner of Saint James Place) has posted signs saying they’ll be closed until Tuesday, August 26. On the bright side, once Three
Looking for an apartment to rent around Fort Greene or Clinton Hill? We’ve rounded up a few spaces available in the neighborhood to help you on your hunt. If you live in one of the apartment buildings, let prospective neighbors know how you like it. Large Studio Near Dining
chalkbeat
A new, more inclusionary approach to educate NYC students with special needs is proving easier said than done, says a new report by Chalkbeat [http://ny.chalkbeat.org/2014/08/11/special-education-overhaul-leaves-students-less-isolated-but-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/#.U-pK4hayRFK] . The organization spoke to students, parents, and school officials and found that schools are struggling to implement
String Orchestra of Brooklyn
This weekend will bring two sunny days and a potential for thunderstorms–so keep your eyes on the skies and enjoy. Singalong with Jarrod [http://www.greenlightbookstore.com/event/singalong-jarrod-72] When: Friday, August 15, 2:30pm Where: Greenlight Bookstore [http://www.greenlightbookstore.com/] (686 Fulton Street at South Oxford Place)
A new, more inclusionary approach to educate NYC students with special needs is proving easier said than done, says a new report by Chalkbeat [http://ny.chalkbeat.org/2014/08/11/special-education-overhaul-leaves-students-less-isolated-but-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/#.U-pK4hayRFK] . The organization spoke to students, parents, and school officials and found that schools are struggling to implement
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The Intern [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2361509/], a film starring Robert De Niro [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000134/] and Anne Hathaway [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004266/], will continue its filming tour around Brooklyn next week with a stop in Clinton Hill. We noticed signs posted on Grand
A new, more inclusionary approach to educate NYC students with special needs is proving easier said than done, says a new report by Chalkbeat [http://ny.chalkbeat.org/2014/08/11/special-education-overhaul-leaves-students-less-isolated-but-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/#.U-pK4hayRFK] . The organization spoke to students, parents, and school officials and found that schools are struggling to implement
music festivals
Live on one of those streets without block parties–or just can’t get enough of them? Join some of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill’s finest on Saturday, August 30 for a spectacular block party of their own on Lexington Avenue between Grand and Classon. You don’t have