Brad Lander
The Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run [http://brooklynpta.org/], sponsored by Brooklyn PTAs, Council Member Brad Lander [http://bradlander.com/news/updates/brooklyn-pta-fun-run-may-10th], and Council Member Laurie Cumbo [https://www.facebook.com/lauriecumbo2013], is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, and families are invited to come “run/walk/stroll/toddle” through
Common Core Tests
Several teachers from local elementary schools will join a Columbia University Teachers College professor for presentations at Teachers Talk Testing [http://www.teacherstalktesting.com], a forum about how New York City’s and New York State’s high stakes testing policies are impacting teachers professionally and in the classroom, and
Pre-K
Haven’t gotten around to enrolling your little one in Universal Pre-K yet? You’d better step on it, because the deadline for the 2013-2014 school year is tomorrow. All children born in 2009 who reside in NYC are eligible for UPK, which offers a minimum of 2.5 hours
1601 80th st
New Utrecht High School (Source: Google Maps)Ivy Lin, a 34-year-old science teacher, has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education (DOE) and the city over allegations that she was fired for not letting a student cheat a Regents exam at New Utrecht High School (1601 80th Street). The
school
PS 139 [http://ps139.org/] will be holding a “Family Portrait and Bake Sale” fundraiser to support 5th grade graduation activities this Sunday, May 12, from 10am-1pm. The PS 139 Graduation Committee says: > Josh Zuckerman [http://www.joshuazuckerman.com], an award winning professional photographer & P.S. 139 parent,
excuses
Did you know that the MTA has a subway delay verification form [http://enterprise.mtanyct.info/DelayVerify/delayRequest.aspx] on their website? Neither did we. Punch your route information into their form, (entry subway, exit subway, times, transfers, etc) and receive an email that backs up your claim. This is
school
It’s time to raid the internet for boredom busters, parental units, because Mayor Bloomberg announced this afternoon that school and related athletic and after-school programs are out through Friday [http://schools.nyc.gov/Home/InOurSchoolsToday/2012-2013/SchoolsClosed_20121026.htm] . School is scheduled to resume on Monday, November 5.
school
School started today, which means two things: 1. We are on the cusp of so much learning! (Also, so much angst, so many sandwiches.) 2. The average age of the lunchtime consumer on 5th Ave outside MS 51 is down to about 12 and a half. But seriously: if today’
after school program
State Senatorial hopeful Andrew Gounardes [/video-andrew-gounardes-makes-case-for-marty-goldens-seat/] sent out a press release yesterday regarding a threatened after school program at Bay Ridge’s J.H.S. 259 the William McKinley School [7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy]. It seems that city officials announced last week that the program, known as McKinley Beacon, would
antonio guarna
The Saints Simon and Jude Church Rosarian Society will be throwing an Italian festival night two weeks from Saturday on November 19. Entertainment for the evening event, which takes place in the Sts. Simon and Jude School auditorium, will consist of traditional Neapolitan music sung by tenor Antonio Guarna [http:
Education
Daily News is reporting (though only in print, apparently) that Kingsborough Community College Psychology professor Juann Watson is the most attractive teacher in the nation. Watson received the highest score for attractiveness from students on review site RateMyProfessors.com [http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=483567]. Kingsborough is proudly