district 15

Jun
24
Sweeping Attendance Zone Changes Proposed For Elementary Schools In Brooklyn’s District 15

Sweeping Attendance Zone Changes Proposed For Elementary Schools In Brooklyn’s District 15

Ps 32 Samuels Mills Sprole, 317 Hoyt Street via Google MapsBy Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat In a bid to relieve overcrowding
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Feb
15
New Middle School Opens 90 Seats In District 22

New Middle School Opens 90 Seats In District 22

PS/IS 338 at 510 Coney Island Avenue, rendering by Purcell Architects (Courtesy of Dept. of Education)The new, long-awaited
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Nov
04
School Crowding Addressed As Plans Advance For 180-Student Pre-K Center In Gowanus

School Crowding Addressed As Plans Advance For 180-Student Pre-K Center In Gowanus

Proposed future site of Gowanus Pre-K Center on 9th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. (Photo via Google Maps [https:
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Oct
07

G&T Testing Starts October 7 — Here’s What You Need To Know

Today thousands of incoming kindergarteners, first graders, second graders, and third graders will begin the process to compete for a
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May
26
Panel Discussion Wednesday: “Reimagining The Middle School Admissions Process In District 15”

Panel Discussion Wednesday: “Reimagining The Middle School Admissions Process In District 15”

If you’re a parent of an elementary-aged student, you know — or have heard — how frustrating and confusing the middle
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Feb
23
How You Can Learn More About (And Apply To) The New Middle School At Caton Avenue & E. 7th Street

How You Can Learn More About (And Apply To) The New Middle School At Caton Avenue & E. 7th Street

When the new M.S. 839 [http://www.ms839.org/] opens this September at 713 Caton Avenue, at the corner
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Aug
27
As School Year Approaches, A Rush For Pre-K Seats

As School Year Approaches, A Rush For Pre-K Seats

Around the five boroughs, parents are rushing to land the handful of universal pre-K seats that remain in the city
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Jun
09

The Day: A Hit and Run Driver Injures Six, a Girl Power Art Event and Tish James Faces Fines Over Rental Property

Locals enjoyed sunny skies this past weekend. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/])Good morning, Fort
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Nov
07
Neighborhood Elementary School Tours On The Horizon

Neighborhood Elementary School Tours On The Horizon

It’s hard to believe, but if you’re a prospective Pre-K or Kindergarten parent (your friendly South Slope News
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Oct
08
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Area Fundraising Projects

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Area Fundraising Projects

If you’ve been trying to find a worthwhile project to support, look no further than some of the schools
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