‘Zoom in a room’ makes a comeback at an East Harlem high school
There is no option for New York City students to learn remotely this year. But every day, students at Park East High School log into online classes. There isn’t much room for social distancing at the East Harlem school, so students rotate …
Last Day of School Letter from Chancellor Carranza
Dear Families, Today is the last day of the most challenging, most intense school year many of us have ever experienced. I am humbled by your efforts and so proud of your children—our brilliant students. I know that last September feels like …
Congratulations To The Class Of 2020
Congratulations to the #NYCClassOf2020 – your accomplishments through this very difficult time are extremely admirable and inspiring. Continued growth and success in your future endeavors from @SmoothUSA ! We’ll be watching your #GraduationCelebration on 6/30 https://nycclassof2020.com …
This Brooklyn High School Found a Way to Honor Its Graduating Seniors
With almost all Class of 2020 ceremonies canceled, high schools like James Madison have devised creative methods to celebrate their departing students. James Madison High School in Brooklyn has some alumni you’ve probably heard of, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, …
Celebrate College Awareness Day on January 10
Ready to spread the word about college? We are excited to announce that for the fifth year in a row, New York City public schools will be celebrating College Awareness Day on Friday, January 10, 2020. College Awareness Day is the DOE’s citywide celebration of college …
Know a great teacher?
The Big Apple Awards is New York City’s educator recognition program that honors and celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students and school communities. Please help us recognize and celebrate some of our City’s best educators by nominating your favorite teachers by Monday, December …
How this NYC counselor helps her students get into college — and stay there
Sumayya Mokit, a senior at The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens, works two jobs after school and babysits a younger sibling on top of balancing homework. She’s also managed to wedge in time for her college applications. On a recent Wednesday …
A former student traveled nearly 1,000 miles to celebrate this teacher’s retirement
Retirement was more of a pull than push for Laurie Kingsberry. At 58, she would have happily gone on working, she said. But as a new grandmother, she didn’t want the time she spent with her granddaughter to be limited by the …
WHEELS Graduation 2019 on the TODAY Show
TODAY welcomes the 8th grade class of Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School for a special graduation ceremony on the plaza. The anchors share words of wisdom with the students and then hear about how they’re dreaming big. Smooth Sportswear is proud and …
These 17 educators just won top honors from New York City
A teacher who used cell biology to help students understand the opioid epidemic’s effects on Staten Island. An educator who supports immigrant students earning high school equivalency diplomas. And a physical education teacher who helps students with disabilities participate in hockey and …
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