New York Department of Education

Which schools are getting good grades?

The DOE uses progress reports to help parents in school selection.

By Jessica Hills | Oct 13 06:38 pm ET

Child obesity rates higher in Harlem, city works to raise awareness

Forty percent of K-8 students are obese or overweight, says a recently released city study, with data from the 2008-9 school year. But in Harlem zip codes, around 48 percent of children fall into that category.

By Catherine Mas | Oct 3 11:33 pm ET

Bloomberg's school rules revisited

With the mayor up for re-election, locals cast their votes on mayoral control of schools.

By Jessica Hills | Sep 23 08:06 pm ET

Buttons and Stickers and Posters, Oh My

Politics should be kept out of the classroom. Educators should maintain perfect neutrality on partisan issues and not disclose their political views.

By Michael Spitzer-Rubenstein | Oct 22 06:58 pm ET

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