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May
05
In Red Hook, A New Maritime-themed Middle School to Replace A Struggling Elementary

In Red Hook, A New Maritime-themed Middle School to Replace A Struggling Elementary

A community-driven process in Red Hook, Brooklyn, led to parents to call for phasing out an elementary school and replacing
6 min read
May
05
Advocates Urge To Make Someone Accountable For Educating Foster Kids in NYC

Advocates Urge To Make Someone Accountable For Educating Foster Kids in NYC

Photo by Anthony Fomin [https://unsplash.com/@aginsbrook?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on
4 min read
May
03
For the first time, all parents can vote in Community Education Council elections. Here’s what that means.

For the first time, all parents can vote in Community Education Council elections. Here’s what that means.

Parents line up to speak at a CEC15 meeting. Photo by Megan McGibney/BklynerBy Reema Amin, Chalkbeat New York [https:
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May
03
Student Fatally Shot at Midwood’s Urban Dove Charter School

Student Fatally Shot at Midwood’s Urban Dove Charter School

The building that houses Urban Dove Charter School in 2019. (Image: Liena Zagare/Bklyner)A 17-year-old student was fatally shot
3 min read
Apr
29
Once again, few Black, Latino students admitted to NYC’s prestigious specialized high schools

Once again, few Black, Latino students admitted to NYC’s prestigious specialized high schools

By Reema Amin and Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York [https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/4/29/22409927/few-black-latino-students-admitted-specialized-high-schools-2021] The number
5 min read
Apr
26
Residents Push For Asian-American History To Be Taught In Schools

Residents Push For Asian-American History To Be Taught In Schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Holi Festival. Brooklyn Children’s Museum on
4 min read
Apr
19
NYC Schools Get Full Funding Under City’s Formula For The First Time

NYC Schools Get Full Funding Under City’s Formula For The First Time

Mayor Bill de Blasio at Phyl’s Academy in Brooklyn. Officials announced Monday that all schools will receive the entire
3 min read
Apr
19
Skate Garden, Prospect Park Children’s Corner and PS131 Bathroom Reno Among District 39 Participatory Budgeting Winners

Skate Garden, Prospect Park Children’s Corner and PS131 Bathroom Reno Among District 39 Participatory Budgeting Winners

The winning projects for this year’s participatory budgeting cycle in Council District 39 include a down payment to create
2 min read
Apr
15
COVID hit this Brooklyn high school hard. Paying students to tutor their peers is helping them get through it.

COVID hit this Brooklyn high school hard. Paying students to tutor their peers is helping them get through it.

By Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York [https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/4/14/22384266/brooklyn-high-school-paid-tutoring-covid] Brooklyn high school freshman Alandinio
9 min read
Apr
15
New Schools Data Shows Large Attendance Disparities for Students in Shelter and English Language Learners

New Schools Data Shows Large Attendance Disparities for Students in Shelter and English Language Learners

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter at Phyl’s Academy in Brooklyn on March 23, 2021. (Image:
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