Community Education Council

The William McKinley School in the East Village is campaigning to change its name to "S.T.A.R. Academy."

Community Board 5's education committee unanimously rejected the city's proposed school rezoning plan, arguing it fails to solve overcrowding.

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said he takes responsibility for not informing parents sooner about lost program.

Parents and local leaders had described the delayed election as a "debacle."

The Department of Education has delayed its parent elections after complaints of serious mishandling.

Some parents say the school elections, which end today, have been chaotic, with mistakes at every step.

In a neighborhood with active parents, few are applying for seats on the Community Education Council.

Girls Prep Charter School wants to increase its elementary grades at the building it shares with two schools.

Parents, education officials and experts will discuss education at a forum hosted by State Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

The city voted unanimously to allow Girls Prep to relocate its middle school to the East Village.

The Shuang Wen School's PTA met to discuss the arrest of a parent who allegedly said he'd burn the school down.

Shuang Wen School parent Edward Primus allegedly threatened to burn down the school.

The East Village Community School says the discovery of oil in the ground beneath them is grounds for relocation.

The majority of schools in District 1 could face major layoffs under the city's proposed teacher firings.

Two new charter schools are looking to open locations somewhere in District 1.