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Julliard Celebration ballet dancer and piano at Lincoln Center

Julliard’s ‘Celebration’ at Lincoln Center brings out stars and symphony

Posted on February 20, 2025

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Bronx Times

Bronx mother files lawsuit accusing DOE of discrimination against pregnant teen daughter

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Brooklyn Paper

Facing ‘unsustainable’ low enrollment and financial struggles, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy will close in June

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Brooklyn Paper

City Hall to meet with Brooklyn childcare centers fighting closure as providers, pols slam Mayor Adams

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Law

Raising the bar: Applications to NYC law schools soar above last year’s numbers

Posted on February 10, 2025

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand at a podium in an education classroom

Politics

New York’s schools and students would suffer major economic and academic losses if Trump erases Department of Education, pols warn

Posted on February 9, 2025

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and Macaulay Scholars Council President Shania Persaud open the food pantry.

CUNY unveils new food pantry at Macaulay Honors College to combat student food insecurity

Posted on February 4, 2025

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Bronx Times

Bronx Science senior named finalist for NFL Latino Youth Honors

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Opinion

Op-Ed | Our work goes on to ensure inclusivity and respect for all

Posted on February 4, 2025

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Bronx Times

Middle schoolers successfully lobby Mayor Adams for local farmers market

Immigrant children at NY schools amid fears of ICE deportations

Fears of ICE deportations at New York schools leave teachers, staff and migrant parents concerned

Posted on January 29, 2025

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New York Family

Exclusive: More Than 250,000 NYC Students Have Access to Over $42 Million in College Scholarship Funds

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New York City SHSAT exam to go digital this fall

Posted on January 24, 2025

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New York Family

A Cell Phone Ban Is Coming to New York Schools

For the first time in history, Anne Frank The Exhibit will open in New York on Jan. 27.

World premiere of ‘Anne Frank: The Exhibition’ to open in NYC on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted on January 21, 2025

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Statewide ban of cell phones may come to New York schools

Posted on January 18, 2025

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Bronx Times

Three Bronx Catholic schools to close amid financial struggles and declining enrollment

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Lower Manhattan

Universal childcare push at City Hall park sees hundreds of parents and tots urge City Hall to lift economic hardships, provide free programs

Posted on January 13, 2025

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Bronx Times

All Hallows Catholic high school on financial brink, launches urgent fundraising campaign

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Bronx Times

Bronx nonprofit faces financial crisis after abrupt termination of $5.1M contract with city

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Bronx Times

Bronx third graders harvest honey atop PAL Webster Center, learning sustainability and STEAM skills

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Opinion

Op-Ed | Helping more students get to college with knowledge and tools to succeed

Posted on December 2, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor of New York Public Schools announces expansion of Future Ready NYC programs.

Politics

Future Ready NYC education initiative expanding to more schools with new pathways of opportunity

Posted on December 2, 2024

To help support young New Yorkers’ literacy, the New York Community Trust invested $150,000 in Literacy Academy Collective, a nonprofit that helps underserved children receive a fair education.

New grant looks to boost literacy effort for New York City’s students struggling to read

Posted on November 26, 2024

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez spoke with members of the New York City Council Higher Education Committee during the hearing.

City Council hearing focuses on antisemitism at CUNY, and efforts to keep all students safe

Posted on November 25, 2024

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Metro Philadelphia

What would it mean if Trump dismantled the Department of Education?

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Bronx Times

Teens with incarcerated family members meet Bronx-born rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at swanky Manhattan restaurant

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Bronx Times

CM Salamanca cuts ribbon on new play space at his childhood school in Longwood

NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.

Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos set to start citywide listening tour with parents

Posted on November 14, 2024

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Bronx Times

Work experience program at New Directions Secondary School boosts attendance and empowers Bronx youth

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Bronx Times

KIPP school registers 60 students and 220 adults to vote for the first time

Mayor Eric Adams celebrates the first day back to school at P.S. 121 The Throop School in the Bronx on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

NYC public schools to get an extra December day off, thanks to one Brooklyn student’s petition

Posted on October 30, 2024

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Op-Ed | The humanities are vital to a CUNY education

Posted on October 28, 2024

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Bronx Times

Former South Bronx chess teacher publishes memoir, reflects on career that transformed young lives

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Bronx Times

Advocates rally in South Bronx for youth criminal justice reform

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Bronx Times

Fordham students turn unused meals into community food donations

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New York colleges waive application fees during College Application Month

Posted on October 18, 2024

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Bronx Times

Pajama Program helps Bronx families develop better bedtime routines

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Brooklyn Paper

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses

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Bronx Times

District 9 students receive violence prevention training from Sandy Hook Promise

School Chancellor David Banks at a podium inside the Museum of Jewish Heritage

NYC Public Schools launch anti-hate hotline on anniversary of Oct. 7 terror attacks

Posted on October 7, 2024

Cardinal Dolan and Rabbi Davidson at shabbat service ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary.

Ahead of Oct. 7, Cardinal Dolan joins interfaith Rosh Hashanah shabbat service in Manhattan

Posted on October 6, 2024

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QNS

Climate change is displacing fish in Jamaica Bay, Queens College study finds

Brooklyn Paper

Achievement First unveils new Linden Middle School building in East New York

New York Family

Meet New NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks

Politics

Schools Chancellor David Banks leaving City Hall two months earlier than expected amid ongoing investigations

Posted on October 3, 2024

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Opinion

Op-Ed | The value of a CUNY degree keeps growing for graduates

Posted on October 1, 2024

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NYC DOE to lift district requirements for middle schools, expands high-school choice

Posted on September 27, 2024

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EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s Casino hopeful boosts its investment offer to Community Advisory Committee

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Victoria’s Secrets: Celebrating Power Women

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Red Hook steps up for artists, business owners facing ‘complete destruction’ after warehouse fire

Last year's Cherry Grove Weekend of Women event at the Belvedere.

Second annual Cherry Grove Weekend of Women slated for Oct. 3-5