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Kensington’s PS 179 Shows Promising Approach With New English Learners

PS 179 on Avenue C in Kensington. (Photo: Google Maps)Our very own PS 179 [http://www.ps179kensington.com/] is helping to pioneer a new approach to teaching English to children who speak another language at home. And PS 179’s leading role makes sense. District 20, where PS 179

Central Brooklyn

In Safe Hands For 10 Years: PS 179 Crossing Guard And Kensington Neighbor Donna Fisher

Crossing Guard Donna Fisher escorting a child across the street at PS 179. (Photo by Donny Levit / Ditmas Park Corner)Donna Fisher is on the lookout. 8:15am on a weekday morning is prime time for school children arriving at PS 179 [http://www.ps179kensington.com/] (202 Avenue C, between

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PS 179, Prospect Park & More Win Big In Participatory Budgeting

The votes are in for this year’s participatory budgeting initiative [http://southslopenews.com/blog/politics/cast-your-district-39-participatory-budgeting-vote-starting-tuesday] in Councilmember Brad Lander’s [http://bradlander.com/PB] District 39, and we’ve got some cool local projects to look forward to! Nearly 2,

PS 179

What Can You Vote On In This Year’s Participatory Budgeting Process? PS 179 Auditorium Renovation, Stormwater Project, Subway Art & More

Click for an enlarged version of this year’s participatory budgeting ballot. Image via Councilman Brad Lander’s office.Voting for the fourth year of participatory budgeting in District 39 is fast approaching, and Councilmember Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/PB] just shared the projects [http://bradlander.com/2015-participatory-

Kensington Triangle Park

Kensington Ballot Proposal Roundup in Participatory Budgeting Election

This week, the ballot box for this year’s Participatory Budgeting [/tag/participatory-budgeting] proposals is open to all residents of City Council District 39, 16 years of age or older. Voters may elect five proposals, and it just so happens that Kensington has five of them on the ballot.