New York City graduation rate ticks up to 76 percent in 2018
New York City continued the trend of steadily increasing its graduation rate, as the percentage of students who received diplomas climbed to almost 76 percent in 2018, according to state data released Wednesday. That’s a 1.6 percent increase in the number of …
Chancellor Richard Carranza vows to bring new coherence to curriculum in New York City schools
The New York City education department is taking a critical look at curriculum — a hugely important factor in setting up students for success, but one that is often neglected and can prompt stiff opposition from teachers, students, and parents. At a parent forum in …
Be There For WINTER JAM NYC 2019
Saturday, January 26, 2019*11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Park, ManhattanBandshell AreaEnter at 72nd Street Free Event for All Ages Presented by NYC Parks, the Olympic Regional Development Authority, I Love NY, and I Ski NY, Winter Jam is a free winter sports …
New York City will offer free eyeglasses to all kindergarteners and first graders
All New York City kindergarteners and first graders will receive prescription eyeglasses if they need them starting next school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to announce Thursday during his annual State of the City address. The program already exists in 224 so-called …
January 11, 2019 is College Awareness Day!
A college education is more important than ever before. The Department of Education of New York City is here to ensure all students graduate from high school ready for college and the 21st-century workforce. The fourth annual College Awareness Day is taking …
Become part of Youth J.I.V.E
Have you ever wanted to get involved at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)? If so, register to attend the Youth J.I.V.E (Job, Internship, and Volunteering Expo) event at the Bronx Zoo on Saturday, February 2, 2019 J.I.V.E attendees will learn about all …
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