Gotham Schools

Remainders: Success Academy Network gala nets $7 million - Read Full Article

Former school leaders from Queens argue that not all students need academic diplomas. (Indypendent) Middle and high school robotics students are helping to fuel the city’s startup culture. (Epoch Times) Merryl Tisch, Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, and big funders were at Success Academy’s gala. (Bloomberg) A projection of the drops that could be seen in proficiency rates on [...]

Weiner supports co-locations, Catholic schools on first day out - Read Full Article

Anthony Weiner’s views on education policy became a little clearer on his first full day on the campaign trail, when he told WNYC’s Brian Lehrer that he supports letting charter schools use space in public school buildings. The issue puts him at odds with several of his Democratic competitors for mayor, who have said they would [...]

UFT endorses 13 City Council candidates, including a teacher - Read Full Article

The United Federation of Teachers might not have endorsed a mayoral candidate yet, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been busy picking politicians to support. The union has endorsed candidates in more than 40 local and citywide races, too. The UFT endorsed 13 City Council candidates in their Democratic primary races at its Delegate Assembly meeting [...]

NY Times School Book

City Juggles Competing Goals for Vocational Overhaul - Read Full Article

One student at Queens Vocational and Technical High School has his sights set on passing the Algebra Regents exam with a high enough score to get into the plumbers' union. Another wants to use her cosmetology certificate to start a side business while she pursues college. Listen to our report on the evolving role of career and technical education schools in the city.

Weiner Calls for Less Testing, Supports Space Sharing with Charters - Read Full Article

In his first broadcast interview since joining the mayor's race, Anthony Weiner outlines his emerging education agenda. The newly-minted Democratic candidate tells WNYC that Mayor Bloomberg made a few "crucial mistakes." but overall made progress with the city schools.

School Lunch Tables, as Art, Coming to City Parks - Read Full Article

Over the course of the past few months, students have turned cafeteria tables into works of art focused on contemporary social issues, such as gun violence or bullying. The tables will be on display in 10 city parks this summer.

Schools of Thought

Going to school, instead of work - Read Full Article

CNN Films' "Girl Rising" documents extraordinary girls and the power of education to change the world. Watch June 16 on CNN By Betsy Anderson, CNN (CNN) - Purnima lives in Nepal. She wants to be a nurse. But because she is a girl instead of a boy, she is more likely to go to work […]

Students, teachers from tornado-leveled school say goodbye - Read Full Article

By Josh Levs and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) - The sign that covered a set of doors read, "We Love You Plaza Towers." Children, toting big book bags and balloons, hugged their teachers and said goodbye before departing for the summer. Many managed a smile despite the sad fact these end-of-the-year moments took place at […]

Chicago board votes to close 50 schools - Read Full Article

By CNN Staff (CNN) - The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools, a controversial move that drew sharp criticism from the city's teachers union.The vote comes two months after officials announced plans to shutter the schools. The closures "will consolidate underutilized schools and programs to provide students with the quality, 21st […]

May Division of Family and Community Engagement Announcements and Reminders
Parents and Families webpage: schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies

School Admissions News

Summer School 2013

Community Events

Summer Superstars:
Celebrating NYC’s Schools and Families

Family and Staff Appreciation Day
This free event will include activities, sports, special performances, giveaways, and educational resources

Saturday, June 22
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Drive,
New York, NY 10031

Flyer
Register here by June 19
For more information
call 212-374-4118