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Teacher survey shows school phone ban a big hit
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (205+ words) STATEWIDE " A NEW STATEWIDE SURVEY of nearly 600 educators indicates that New York's in-school smartphone ban is highly popular with the state's teachers, as the first school year with the policy comes to an end, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday....
Assembly District 47 launches Summer Reading Challenge with book giveaway
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (192+ words) Brooklyn Eagle Assembly District 47 launches Summer Reading Challenge with book giveaway GRAVESEND " LOCAL KIDS CAN JUMPSTART their participation in the state Assembly's Summer Reading Challenge and receive a free book, thanks to Assemblymember William Colton (D-Bath Beach to Gravesend). A…...
In the AI era, NYC schools need a computer science reboot, this expert says
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (843+ words) A decade ago, New York City officials promised that all schools would have access to "meaningful" computer science education by this school year. Computer Science for All, known as CS4 All, also had particular equity goals of reaching girls and students…...
Mayor announces expansion of new curriculum, to parent and teacher concerns
1+ week, 2+ day ago (433+ words) Brooklyn Eagle Mayor announces expansion of new curriculum, to parent and teacher concerns CITYWIDE " THE CITY WILL expand its'efforts to standardize math and reading curricula across several more elementary and middle school districts citywide with $17. 3 million in new funding, Mayor…...
Assemblymember Colton offers summer internships
1+ week, 4+ day ago (130+ words) BENSONHURST " STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CIVICS and government are invited to apply for summer internships at Assemblymember William Colton's District Office. Colton said in a press release that his staff will involve the interns in neighborhood projects and will help them…...
NYU Tandon student Danna Soriano wins prestigious grant
1+ week, 6+ day ago (20+ words) Soriano returned to New York for her doctorate after undergraduate studies on the West Coast. Family is central to her....
City to add 2000 3-K seats
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (326+ words) CITYWIDE " NEW YORK CITY will add 2, 000 new preschool and daycare seats for three-year-olds across all five boroughs, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday. Community-based providers will house a majority of the new seats." Roughly 700 families remained on the waitlist after…...
Bay Ridge school pays homage to The Beatles
2+ week, 2+ day ago (258+ words) BAY RIDGE " It's been a hard day's night for Bay Ridge Catholic Academy, which turned back the clock on Tuesday for the love of old-school live music. The school hosted its annual spring concert May 12, and this year, it paid…...
Poly Prep student and robotics captain headed to Brown University
2+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) A senior and robotics captain at Poly Prep Country Day School is a rising star. This fall, Nyla Harriott will attend Brown University....
SUNY Downstate holds first joint commencement
2+ week, 4+ day ago (15+ words) SUNY DOWNSTATE HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY held its first-ever university-wide commencement ceremony on Wednesday....