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New York City Department of Education

Recent Headlines

Williamsburg

February 19, 2013

Despite Internet Unease, Brooklyn Yeshivas Get Wired on Government's Dime

Institutions that fail to teach math and science are getting millions for wifi, the Jewish Week reports.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

February 11, 2013

Bright Spots Among Bed-Stuy's Struggling Public Schools

Bedford-Stuyvesant's District 16 has reason for optimism, parents say.

Prospect Heights

February 11, 2013

New Schools Win Acclaim in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights

The brightest public schools in District 17 emphasize Spanish, fencing and banana biology.

Upper West Side

October 27, 2011

Parents Want More Action to Remove Toxins from Schools

An effort to remove toxic PCB chemicals from P.S. 199 failed, and now parents want more testing to pinpoint the source of the harmful toxins.

Manhattan

June 27, 2011

Walmart's New York Donation Comes Under Fire

Walmart has given nearly $1.1 million for city initiatives, but critics say the company isn't honest about it's business practices.

Manhattan

March 01, 2011

EPA Stops Testing Schools for PCBs, Report Says

The EPA has reportedly ended testing for PCBs in city schools, following an agreement to replace potentially toxic light fixtures.

Harlem

November 29, 2010

Protesters Demand Mayor's Choice of Schools Chief be Rejected

Opponents plan to challenge any waiver exemption given to Cathie Black allowing her to become Schools Chancellor.

Manhattan

October 21, 2010

Union Asks Judge to Block Release of Teacher Reports

The teacher's union filed a restraining order Thursday to block the city from sharing teacher performance data.

Manhattan

February 25, 2010

School Board Bans Homemade Treats at School Bake Sales

The teacher's union filed a restraining order Thursday to block the city from sharing teacher performance data.