Tag: Department of Education
Mayor Pledges to Address School Cafeteria Problems
He promised to hold lunchrooms to a "very high standard" after NYCity News Service probe revealed critical violations at nearly half of cafeterias.
SPECIAL REPORT: Breakdown
A fractured treatment system leaves New York City’s mentally ill with little place to turn – sometimes with tragic consequences.
via The Nation
Punishing Push For School Sports
Bronx students are leading the charge for more school sports programs after their dean was ousted following his demands for more athletic offerings.
via Bronx Bureau
Pre-K Scramble in the Bronx
The search for pre-Kindergarten slots stretched into the 11th hour.
via Gotham Schools
High School Scramble Begins
Middle school students around the city – and their parents – are scoping out high school options.
via Juvenile Justice Information Exchange
Call for Ex-Cops at Schools
Former NYPD Lieutenant Mike Reilly is the co-author of a controversial proposal to station armed, retired cops at city schools.
New Tutors Tapped to Help City Kids
More than 250 members were inducted into City Year Corps, which offers tutoring and mentoring services for students in low-performing schools.