Oct. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Some public schools in Brooklyn’s wealthiest neighborhoods have everything they need — up-to-date technology, modern infrastructure, extra help for students struggling academically, and thriving parent associations. But many are struggling. The borough has a stark wealth gap, and while all schools are funded by the Department of Education,…
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Hochul allocates $3M for after-school programs in New York City after funding crisis
Sep. 18, 2024 By Megan McGibney Brooklyn parents let out a sign of relief last week, after weeks of worrying where their children would go after school lets out. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she would provide New York City with a one-time, $3 million investment for after-school providers — which will…
Formerly homeless artist inspires Brooklyn youth through therapeutic ‘Heal Through Art’ program
Jul. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille
Turning passion into purpose!
Nets player Cam Johnson visits Mill Basin school to motivate young STEM students
Jun. 24, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
Three-point shot!
Op-Ed: Major victories in this year’s state budget for nonpublic school students
Jun. 12, 2024 By Maury Litwack
At Teach Coalition, we are committed to the simple idea that students at nonpublic schools should be treated fairly. This year, we delivered again on that fundamental mission.
Supporters rally for $38 million in arts education funding at Brooklyn Academy of Music
May. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille
Art education supporters gathered outside the Brooklyn Academy of Music on May 8 to call for $38 million in program funding, which would ensure each school has at least one certified arts teacher and creative programs.
Environmental cleanup halts at Gowanus Green, threatens to delay 950 units of affordable housing
Apr. 22, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The ongoing environmental clean-up at Public Place — one of the most contaminated sites in Gowanus and the future home of the massive Gowanus Green development — has ground to a halt, threatening to delay construction of hundreds of affordable apartments.
‘Bright starts and bold futures’: 9 new public schools to open in NYC this fall
Apr. 4, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Seven new public schools will open in Brooklyn this fall, bringing hundreds of seats for students from preschool through 12th grade, schools chancellor David C. Banks announced on Thursday.
‘Moldy, unappetizing, slimy’: Brooklyn pol slams quality of public school lunches amid budget cuts
Mar. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly
State Sen. Iwen Chu is calling on Mayor Eric Adams to immediately address the decline in quality of public school lunches due to budget cuts, amid concerns that students are going hungry and the impact a poor diet has on their learning abilities.
Nun you can do about it! Visitation Academy to shut down at end of school year
Feb. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille
Visitation Academy, the all-girls Catholic school in Bay Ridge, will close its doors at the end of this school year.