Kids & Family

Apr
13
City Announces New, Free Summer Education Program for All Students

City Announces New, Free Summer Education Program for All Students

At the reconstructed Betsy Head Park in Brownsville, Brooklyn on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeSchool and
3 min read
Apr
08
Two Unrelated COVID Cases Will Not Trigger School Building Closures, New Rules Rolled Out

Two Unrelated COVID Cases Will Not Trigger School Building Closures, New Rules Rolled Out

Meisha Ross Porter at City Hall. By Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography OfficeBy Reema Amin and Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat New York
3 min read
Apr
08
Bay Ridge To Get Another Elementary School

Bay Ridge To Get Another Elementary School

When City Councilmember Justin Brannan first ran in 2017 to represent District 43 (CD-43), he hoped to find a location
5 min read
Apr
06
OPINION: Keeping Our Graduates Connected Is Critical For Their Success

OPINION: Keeping Our Graduates Connected Is Critical For Their Success

Photo by Alex Simpson [https://unsplash.com/@m_simpsan?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
4 min read
Apr
06
What will it take for fully remote students to return to school buildings? 6 NYC families weigh in

What will it take for fully remote students to return to school buildings? 6 NYC families weigh in

Monday, March 22, 2021. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.By Alex Zimmerman and Reema Amin, Chalkbeat New York [https:
10 min read
Mar
29
Breaking News: Anyone Over 30 Can Get Vaccinated Starting Tomorrow, Over 16 April 6

Breaking News: Anyone Over 30 Can Get Vaccinated Starting Tomorrow, Over 16 April 6

Governor Cuomo. Darren McGee- Office of Governor Andrew CuomoGovernor Cuomo announced today that New Yorkers over the age of 30
1 min read
Mar
29
When NYPD Takes Kids’ Phones, They’re Disconnecting a Pandemic Lifeline

When NYPD Takes Kids’ Phones, They’re Disconnecting a Pandemic Lifeline

Photo by James Sutton [https://unsplash.com/@jamessutton_photography?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
8 min read
Mar
26
Easter Egg Hunts Around Brooklyn

Easter Egg Hunts Around Brooklyn

Easter is on Sunday, April 4th this year! After spending last year’s Easter at home, we know you’re
3 min read
Mar
24
3-K Expanded To All School Districts! 

3-K Expanded To All School Districts! 

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Porter announced this morning that, starting this fall, the City will expand the free
4 min read
Mar
23
Across Brooklyn, Providing Emergency Food Remains a Challenge

Across Brooklyn, Providing Emergency Food Remains a Challenge

The Brooklyn Nets Food Pantry at PS/IS 308 on January 15, 2021 in Brooklyn, New York (Image: Michelle Farsi)
3 min read