Education

May
18
Graduation In The Age Of The Coronavirus: HBCU Edition

Graduation In The Age Of The Coronavirus: HBCU Edition

Former President Barack Obama speaking at the graduation. (Screenshot used with permission)AMERICA – Every year, graduates look forward to walking
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May
12
How NYC Schools Officials Played Down The COVID-19 Threat

How NYC Schools Officials Played Down The COVID-19 Threat

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza speaks at a news conference at the Office of Emergency Management about the Coronavirus, March 2,
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May
08
Helping War Efforts Through Design: Pratt Institute

Helping War Efforts Through Design: Pratt Institute

Today marks the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, the end of WWII in Europe. And, while we
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May
07
NYC Allows Zoom (Once Again) For Remote Learning

NYC Allows Zoom (Once Again) For Remote Learning

Photo byCharles Deluvio [https://unsplash.com/@charlesdeluvio?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] onUnsplash [https:
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May
06
After coronavirus: Admissions for NYC’s ‘screened’ schools could change, possibly spurring more student diversity

After coronavirus: Admissions for NYC’s ‘screened’ schools could change, possibly spurring more student diversity

Chancellor Carranza speaks at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press conference on COVID-19. City Hall. Monday, March 23, 2020. Credit:
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May
06
James Madison High School Honors Graduates With Photo Display

James Madison High School Honors Graduates With Photo Display

Photo via James Madison.MARINE PARK – To honor its new graduates in a pandemic, the plain black gate that is
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May
05
Cuomo Taps Gates Foundation To “Reimagine” What Schooling Looks Like In NY

Cuomo Taps Gates Foundation To “Reimagine” What Schooling Looks Like In NY

Reema Amin and Matt Barnum, Originally published in Chalkbeat New York The state of New York is tapping the Bill
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Apr
28
It’s Official: NYC Relaxes Grading Policies

It’s Official: NYC Relaxes Grading Policies

Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability. City Hall. Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Chancellor Richard Carranza sits far left.
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Apr
27
Parents, Teachers, Electeds Blast The Proposed $800M Cuts To Schools, Suggest Trimming Bureaucracy Instead

Parents, Teachers, Electeds Blast The Proposed $800M Cuts To Schools, Suggest Trimming Bureaucracy Instead

Mapleton School /P.S. 48. Liena Zagare/BklynerEarlier today, parents, teachers, students, advocates, and elected officials urged the Mayor to
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Apr
22
NYC students: Need an iPad for remote learning? The deadline to request one is Thursday.

NYC students: Need an iPad for remote learning? The deadline to request one is Thursday.

Photo by Patricia Prudente on UnsplashChristina Veiga, Originally published in Chalkbeat New York [https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2020/4/21/
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