Education Reporting in NYC
Education Week reports that the governing board for the National Assessment of Educational Progress is trying to determine whether they should increase their usage of the background information they collect when administering the …
Read MoreAccording to Education News, a number of schools are leaning towards replacing textbooks with the iBook 2. Though educators believe this will enhance learning in the classroom, many fear that …
Read MoreAccording to the Grad Nation campaign the United States has made improvements in the high school graduation rate within the last year. The goal of the campaign is to increase …
Read MoreThe New York City officials and advocacy groups have developed a college scholarship for illegal immigrants. The Dream Fellowship allocated 2,000 per semester to undergraduate applicants at the City University …
Read MoreChicago Public Schools abandon previous restrictions and allow students to access YouTube videos in classrooms. Teachers and administration believe this will enhance lessons and will encourage students to explore other …
Read MoreState education officials have begun notifying high schools that offer AP courses to low-income students that fee waivers are no longer an option. The recent 16 million dollar cut in …
Read MoreReporter Brooke Hauser discusses getting access, picking characters, and staying organized.
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Children who are first-generation Americans often balance extra responsibilities. In Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that’s just the way of life for one fifth-grader.
Read MoreNew York City released its “value-added” teacher ratings to a mixed response.
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