school

Jan
27
Mayor To Kids: Time To Go Back To School Tomorrow

Mayor To Kids: Time To Go Back To School Tomorrow

Well, kids, enjoy your day of freedom – after Winter Storm Juno shuttered schools today [/education/all-public-schools-are-closed-tomorrow-january-27], all public school students
1 min read
Oct
24
Hey Musicians! PS 139 Needs Your Help

Hey Musicians! PS 139 Needs Your Help

Neighbor Valeriya Kostinenko let us know parents are putting together a concert fundraiser for PS 139 [http://ps139.org/], and
1 min read
Sep
03
Time Is Running Out To Apply For Pre-K & Free School Lunch

Time Is Running Out To Apply For Pre-K & Free School Lunch

Sure, public schools open tomorrow. But maybe you’re a last-minute kind of person — or one of any number of
2 min read
Apr
08
Parents, Check Out Our New Schools Page

Parents, Check Out Our New Schools Page

So you want to give your child the best education possible, but it’s difficult keeping your options in line.
1 min read
Mar
26
Support Local Schools At The Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run

Support Local Schools At The Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run

The Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run [http://brooklynpta.org/], sponsored by Brooklyn PTAs, Council Member Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/
1 min read
Nov
22
Learn How High Stakes Testing Impacts Teachers & Classrooms At A Forum On December 3

Learn How High Stakes Testing Impacts Teachers & Classrooms At A Forum On December 3

Several teachers from local elementary schools will join a Columbia University Teachers College professor for presentations at Teachers Talk Testing
1 min read
Oct
01
Tomorrow Is The Deadline For Universal Pre-K Enrollment

Tomorrow Is The Deadline For Universal Pre-K Enrollment

Haven’t gotten around to enrolling your little one in Universal Pre-K yet? You’d better step on it, because
1 min read
Aug
23

New Utrecht H.S. Teacher Fired Because She Refused To Help Student Cheat, Lawsuit Alleges

New Utrecht High School (Source: Google Maps)Ivy Lin, a 34-year-old science teacher, has filed a lawsuit against the Department
1 min read
May
07
Snack & Take A Portrait A PS 139's 5th Grade Graduation Fundraiser

Snack & Take A Portrait A PS 139's 5th Grade Graduation Fundraiser

PS 139 [http://ps139.org/] will be holding a “Family Portrait and Bake Sale” fundraiser to support 5th grade graduation
1 min read
Jan
08
Back Up Those Tardy Excuses with a Train Delay Verification

Back Up Those Tardy Excuses with a Train Delay Verification

Did you know that the MTA has a subway delay verification form [http://enterprise.mtanyct.info/DelayVerify/delayRequest.aspx] on
1 min read