Foreign Languages Making a Comeback in Public Schools
In a school system where more than 100 languages are spoken, classes in Italian, French, Mandarin, even Hebrew are becoming popular.
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Bringing Hebrew to Harlem?
A non-profit organization wants to bring a Hebrew charter school to Harlem. But the plan is not without resistance.
Read MoreFar from Home, Far from School
All students in New York City homeless shelters are entitled to a public education. Sometimes it just takes them a little longer to get to school.
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The Long Path from Bangladesh to College in America
New Bangladeshi immigrants face cultural and financial obstacles when they seek higher education in this country.
Read MoreEducation Start-Ups On the Rise
Recent years have seen an increase in education-related start-up companies, The Chronicle of Higher Education reports. Online learning ventures such as Udacity and Coursebook continue to draw investors and grow.
Read MoreTraditional Classes Trump Online Learning at Community Colleges
A Columbia University Teachers College study found that community college students fared better when attending class in person than in online courses. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that time …
Read MoreNYC Kindergarten Registrations Open, With Waitlist
Parents were still waiting to hear where their children were placed yesterday, the first day of kindergarten registration in the city. Inside Schools reports that there were still waitlists in …
Read MoreArne Duncan Opposes Publishing Teacher Ratings
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke out against media publication of public teacher ratings, Education Week reports. Duncan said the teacher ratings are not a full picture of teacher …
Read MoreBrooklyn Parents Concerned Over Rising Bake Sale Prices
An increase in the PTA’s bake sale prices at PS 295 led to dismay in its economically diverse neighborhood, reports the New York Times. Some parents say doubling the price …
Read MoreNCLB Waiver Applications Improving
Education Week reports that the latest round of No Child Left Behind applicants have learned from past mistakes and are paying more attention to special education, English speaking classes and …
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