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May
01
In a last-minute reversal, union representing thousands of NYC pre-K teachers calls off strike — for now

In a last-minute reversal, union representing thousands of NYC pre-K teachers calls off strike — for now

Pre-k for all banner hanging to the side. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York The union representing thousands
3 min read
Apr
29
Mondays at Pratt Institute: Weekly Openings of New Work by Graduating MFA Artists

Mondays at Pratt Institute: Weekly Openings of New Work by Graduating MFA Artists

Discover the bold work of emerging fine arts talent at Pratt Shows [http://bit.ly/2W1yYKq]. New exhibits open every
1 min read
Apr
29
Some New York City pre-K teachers set to walk off the job in scaled-back strike

Some New York City pre-K teachers set to walk off the job in scaled-back strike

Pre-k for all. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat Thousands of pre-K teachers in New York City are set to
3 min read
Apr
19
Middle Schoolers Bring Poems to Life on Fourth Street

Middle Schoolers Bring Poems to Life on Fourth Street

PARK SLOPE – Thursday, April 18, was National Poem in Your Pocket Day [https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day], but one
4 min read
Apr
12
Mayor Announces End to Single Use Plastic Food-ware by City

Mayor Announces End to Single Use Plastic Food-ware by City

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order eliminating plastic from city agencies, mostly utensils and other plastics from school
6 min read
Apr
11
Asian students continue to dominate program meant to integrate NYC’s specialized high schools

Asian students continue to dominate program meant to integrate NYC’s specialized high schools

By Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat NY A program meant to improve diversity at the city’s specialized high schools is poised
2 min read
Apr
08
As New York City Pre-K Teachers Weigh A Strike, New Estimate Puts Cost Of Pay Boost At $438 Million

As New York City Pre-K Teachers Weigh A Strike, New Estimate Puts Cost Of Pay Boost At $438 Million

Pre-k for all banner hanging to the side. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat NY With a potential strike looming,
4 min read
Apr
03
Nurturing Young Minds At READ 718

Nurturing Young Minds At READ 718

BOERUM HILL – Reading can introduce children to new worlds, educating and entertaining them as they develop a skill that will
8 min read
Mar
29
Serious Injuries For School Aide In Cunningham Middle School Lunch Incident

Serious Injuries For School Aide In Cunningham Middle School Lunch Incident

MIDWOOD – Last Friday by all accounts was a regular Friday at Cunningham middle school, home to about 2,000 students
2 min read
Mar
29
Happy, Frustrated, or Wait-listed: Brooklyn Schools With Kindergarten Waitlists

Happy, Frustrated, or Wait-listed: Brooklyn Schools With Kindergarten Waitlists

A kindergarten class at New American Academy Charter School in Canarsie, PHOTO: Reema Amin/ChalkbeatBy Sara Mosle and Sam Park,
2 min read