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Apr
29

560 NYC schools were affected by torrential downpour in September, report finds

About 560 New York City public schools were affected by torrential rainfall last September, far more than previously known, according to a report released this week by the city comptroller. As Tropical Storm Ophelia pelted some parts of the city with more than 8 inches of rain, public school buildings contended with leaky roofs and […]

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Feb
13

The list is out: See which curriculum is dominating NYC’s reading mandate

New York City kicked off its new literacy curriculum mandate this year, requiring elementary schools in nearly half of its districts to choose among three curriculums. One pick dominated: Into Reading, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Teachers wondered whether the same curriculum — which has won mixed reviews from educators — would continue to gain traction, […]

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Aug
01

Here’s how NYC families can find free summer meal sites

For many New York City families, the summer months come with added stress, as kids are out of schools where free meals are provided each day. Across the five boroughs, free summer meal sites are working to alleviate that concern — and thanks to a texting service, families can quickly find the nearest site for […]

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Jan
31

JOB POSTING

Job Description THE MARLENE MEYERSON JCC MANHATTAN POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Director of The Koopersmith Family Literacy + Math Program Department: Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility Reports To: Director, Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility Job Type: Full Time Classification: Exempt Date: November 29, 2022 Background: At the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, mutual responsibility is one of our core values. Through […]

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Jan
31

NYC high school admissions is overwhelming. It rewards parents like me.

Just before midnight, attempting to make the deadline for extra materials required for admission by some of New York City’s most selective public high schools, I sat watching the upload time for my 13-year-old’s video extend from six minutes to 11 to 15. I’d been trying to upload it for two hours. I’d cleared my […]

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Jan
24

How-to Apply for a School-Specific Principal Position

Postings and Eligibility: Principal and Executive Principal vacancies are generally posted at the beginning and middle of each month and remain open for at least 15 calendar days. Posting dates may be adjusted for holidays or weekends. Selection for school appointments will be done in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation C-30: – In order to apply […]

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Jan
24

NYC Mayor Adams reverses course on $80 million schools cut in preliminary budget

After a bruising battle last year over school budget cuts, Mayor Eric Adams reversed course Thursday on a plan to slash an additional $80 million next year from the coffers of schools that lost students during the pandemic. In his preliminary budget, Adams announced plans to delay the previously scheduled cut, giving a temporary reprieve […]

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Jan
24

Deep breaths: NYC to roll out breathing exercises for all students, Banks says

As schools across the city grapple with the mental health fallout of the pandemic, Chancellor David Banks indicated this week that the education department is in the process of introducing breathing exercises for all students. “We are looking at rolling out two to three minutes of breathing technique[s] for every student in New York City […]

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