Public Schools

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

First Community Education Council vote open to parents

More than 25,000 parents turned out to the online polls from April 6 to 29 to cast votes for their Community Education Council members.

By Jessica Hills | Apr 30 11:01 pm ET

Harlem fourth graders try college for a day, study science

Looking relieved to file into the air conditioned classroom after having just finished their tour of Columbia’s main campus, 22 fourth graders from River East Elementary School in East Harlem took their seats in one of the first science lecture halls created at Teachers College.

By Jessica Hills | Apr 28 10:30 pm ET

City schools face unclear future

Local students may soon be raising their hands to ask teachers, “What school do I go to?” Two schools in Harlem—P.S. 241 and P.S. 194—and another in Brooklyn, P.S. 150, have become embroiled in tense debate over the fates of their crowded hallways as traditional public schools, charters, or both.

By Jessica Hills | Apr 5 07:24 pm ET

Budget Constraints Mean Cuts For City Schools

Despite city schools’ recently improved test scores and increased graduation rates during Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration, progress may be threatened by upcoming firings.

By Aaron Kiersh | Feb 11 03:38 am ET

Public Schools Offer Revamped AIDS Curriculum

In local schools, young children are exposed early to a problem affecting all demographics in their city. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing in every grade level up to the last year of high school, AIDS education is part of all New York public school students’ health curriculum.

By Alicia Outing | Dec 3 03:40 am ET

Public Schools Grapple With Changes in Gifted Programs

In the wake of a reshuffling of public schools’ gifted and talented programs, some parents and education representatives worry that the change will result in a less diverse selection of students.
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By Laura Mills | Oct 20 07:47 pm ET

Changing Harlem Faces Public, Charter School Controversy

From political offices to school classrooms, the air in Harlem is heavy with apprehension.

By Betsy Morais | Apr 17 02:24 am ET

State Passes Budget Boosting Funding for City Schools

Engineered and promoted by brand-new Governor David Paterson, CC ’77, and passed by the New York State Assembly on Wednesday, the 2008-2009 state budget includes a windfall $1.75 billion increase i

By Zack Hoopes | Apr 10 02:44 am ET

Neighborhood Schools Criticize Money Rewards

Although 6,000 New York City students can now bring home some extra cash along with their report cards, most Upper West Side schools are rejecting the idea that money is the best way to improve cla

By Alicia Outing | Apr 10 02:17 am ET

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