A Long, Intrepid Flight to Progress
Dr. Roscoe Brown, one of the barrier-busting Tuskegee Airmen, came to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on a recent day to share his story with a new generation of aspiring aviators.
Topic: Education
via Mott Haven Herald
School Tops Green Roof List
Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School is the first public school in the city to get a "green roof."
via The New York Times
Bedbugs Go to School
Bedbugs, already a nuisance in the city’s bedrooms, retail stores, movie theaters and offices, are now a growing problem in another unwelcome place: public schools.
Libraries Put Stock in e-Books
The city's public libraries are offering more books online.
Carpenters Stress Safety, Education
The carpenters' union is calling for a crackdown on the sale of phony OSHA safety training certificates.
Nine Magic Numbers for an Education
The lack of a social security number can make it difficult for young undocumented immigrants in New York to get a strong education.
Top Teacher Brings Lessons to Life
Science teacher Homer Panteloglou, who inspires his students inside and outside of the classroom, recently notched an education award.
Girls Explore the Science of Fashion
Fashion designer Diana Eng used the runway to display some physics-inspired creations in a bid to get more girls interested in math and science.