Columbia Grammar, neighbors compromise

After months of negotiations, Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School seems to have reached a compromise with its neighbors over its renovation plans.

By Sarah Darville | Feb 8 03:12 am ET

After months of negotiations, Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School seems to have reached a compromise with its neighbors over its renovation plans.

Columbia alumna transforms lots into playgrounds

Columbia alumna Andrea Wenner is converting empty lots into public school playgrounds.

By Gila Schwarzschild | Jan 29 03:00 am ET

Columbia alumna Andrea Wenner is converting empty lots into public school playgrounds.

School rating jumps from F to A

In 2007, the the Renaissance Leadership Academy received an F on its progress report. But under new leadership, the school has earned an A.

By Jeremy Bleeke | Dec 8 03:48 am ET

In 2007, the the Renaissance Leadership Academy received an F on its progress report. But under new leadership, the school has earned an A.

City schools embrace film in new arts curriculum

“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” will show in New York City classrooms.

By Cathi Choi | Dec 3 03:52 am ET

“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” will show in New York City classrooms.

State gears up for education reform

New York education officials discussed reform at Teachers College on Monday.

By Shira Poliak | Dec 1 01:48 am ET

New York education officials discussed reform at Teachers College on Monday.

Students and artists sculpt American dream

Neighborhood schoolchildren turn the American dream into a work of art.

By Lindsey Ward | Oct 23 03:03 am ET

Neighborhood schoolchildren turn the American dream into a work of art.

Green program takes root in schools

A Columbia architecture alumna is turning schools green, in the neighborhood and around the globe.

By Sarah Darville | Oct 23 02:58 am ET

A Columbia architecture alumna is turning schools green, in the neighborhood and around the globe.

Dance program engages young students

Local schoolchildren learn how to learn through dance.

By Rachael Smilowitz and Sarah Darville | Oct 9 02:08 am ET

Local schoolchildren learn how to learn through dance.

Schools face budget cuts, debate over mayoral control, and charter school drama

This spring, as students, teachers, and administrators at local schools pack up their books and head off for summer vacation, many will still be wondering where they will learn or teach next year, who will be in charge of the education system, and what programs may no longer exist at their schools.

By Jessica Hills | May 10 12:54 am ET

This spring, as students, teachers, and administrators at local schools pack up their books and head off for summer vacation, many will still be wondering where they will learn or teach next year, who will be in charge of the education system, and what programs may no longer exist at their schools.