This summer, DOE and DYCD plan to serve a record number of students through Summer Rising, a free, safe, and fun academic and enrichment program for NYC students currently in grades K-8. We encourage families to apply early to…
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By Gregg McQueen The New York City public school system is expanding access to Gifted and Talented programs, making them available in every school district for the first time. At a press conference on April 14, Mayor Eric Adams…
Good morning. Yesterday, #GeorgeWashingtonHS students’ tribute to @Lin_Manuel was amazing. We enjoyed pieces from @EncantoMovie @HamiltonMusical @intheheights among others. @LatinGRAMMYFdn @FordFund donated $40k in musical instruments to school. pic.twitter.com/r4OcSQdL0x — Luis A. Miranda, Jr. (@Vegalteno) April 9, 2022 Lin-Manuel…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by West Harlem Development Corp (@westharlem_dc) Come out to the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell (148th & Bradhurst Ave) on April 15 from 2 to 9:30 pm to play, garden, view art,…
By Gregg McQueen It’s a first for foster students. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is set to create its first-ever division of staffers devoted to serving the needs of students in foster care. The DOE is…
In New York City, children enter kindergarten in the fall of the calendar year they turn five, and are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same school…
Come out to the first Uptown outdoor Dance-A-Thon, after 18 months we will come together to dance, celebrate and reconnect as a community. R.Evolución Latina is bringing the heat to Harlem to dance and raise funds to support their programming. …
By Gregg McQueen “Every time we had an opportunity to walk here, we did,” said Carmen De La Rosa, of the many hours as a child spent at the Anne Loftus playground with her family. “We are really fortunate…
By Gregg McQueen A federal appeals court has ruled that a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for teachers and other workers in New York City public schools can go into effect. On Mon, Sept. 27, a three-judge panel from the Second…
By Gregg McQueen “We can’t let that happen anymore.” In detailing the city’s plan to bring public school students back to the classroom this fall, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter have made clear: in-person learning…