Category Archives: Education
Education hearing tomorrow moved
The preliminary budget hearing scheduled for tomorrow with the Department of Education has been moved. The hearing is now scheduled for Friday, April 8. It will start at 10 a.m. at the Emigrant Savings Bank, 49-51 Chambers Street. I apologize … Continue reading
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Filed under Budget, City Council, Education, Finance
Preliminary budget hearing for education moved
The preliminary budget hearing for the Education Committee has been moved. It was scheduled for tomorrow, but will now be held on April 7 at the Emigrant Savings Bank, 49-51 Chambers Street. The hearing will start at 10 a.m.
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Filed under City Council, Education, Finance
Coney Island college forum
As part of the Coney Island College Forum, Urban Neighborhood Services, Empowerment and Equity through Education and Con Edison are hosting a special presentation for 9th to 12th graders considering a major in math, science or engineering. Panelists include Philippe … Continue reading
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Upgrading our teaching methods
On Saturday I was excited to join New York’s top education officials at David A. Boody School (IS 228) in Gravesend, where students and their parents received free computers and discounted broadband access. It’s part of a program to help … Continue reading
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Filed under Brooklyn, City Council, Education, Gravesend
Kindergarten admissions start Monday
Kindergarten admissions are opening for students entering the public school system in September 2011. Children born in 2006 who reside in New York City are eligible. To apply, visit your zoned school, or another school your child is eligible to … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Uncategorized
PSAL championship game tonight
Tonight Lincoln High School is facing off against Fort Hamilton High School at Yankee Stadium for the PSAL football championship. I’m very excited that Lincoln, which is in my district, is playing such a prestigious venue. I’ll be there with … Continue reading
Welcome back!
I’d like to welcome New York City’s students back to school! When we were negotiating this year’s budget, I worked very hard to make sure that educating our children remained a priority. Ever since my years on the School Board, … Continue reading
Important education news
Just wanted to let you know about two important items related to New York City public schools. The first is that the gifted and talented application deadline has been extended to September 17th, 2010. For more information you can visit … Continue reading
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Making it easier to get a GED
New York City has the lowest passage rate for GED takers in the country, so the New York City Council has partnered with other city agencies to make it easier for New Yorkers to access adult education programs. Visit the … Continue reading
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Gifted and Talented applications
The Department of Education released the application for gifted and talented seats for New York City public school students entering 4th grade in a K-5 school or entering 5th grade in a K-8 school. The deadline for the application is … Continue reading
