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Making it Work: Parents Against the Odds Keep Their Children Engaged in Virtual School

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 - by Kara Grant

The CDC reported that the spread of COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted low-income, minority communities. Here’s how some families at the epicenter of the pandemic stay on top of their children’s online schoolwork.

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Ready for School, Nowhere to Go

May 5, 2016March 25, 2020 - by Jamie Martines

The benefits of good after-school programs are well known for those kids whose parents aren’t yet home from work. But at many schools like Brownsville’s P.S. 446, before-school programs are needed too.

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Postmortem continues on demise of ed software giant inBloom

April 28, 2014 - by Peggy Barmore

Proponents and critics of inBloom, an educational-software company that collected student data, continue to offer reasons for last week’s announcement that it is closing. The company, funded by a $100 …

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Astoria parents furious over plans to add middle school to PS 122

March 2, 2013 - by Rula Al-Nasrawi

The New York Daily News reports that parents in Northwestern Queens are considering a lawsuit against the city over its plan to shrink the number of students eligible for the …

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Paying for an Education Never Delivered

May 1, 2012May 1, 2012 - by Carla Bleiker

Acceptance to a private school is usually a joyful moment for parents. But when they try to back out of their contracts, things can get hairy, Jenny Anderson writes in …

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Department of Education Changes Tone on Data Release

February 27, 2012May 3, 2012 - by Cristabelle Tumola

Following these responses, the city’s Department of Education is distancing itself from the release, after supporting it, the Times reported. A guide sent to public school principals Friday on how …

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Parents and Teachers React to Recent Rankings

February 27, 2012May 3, 2012 - by Cristabelle Tumola

The Times, along with several other news outlets, have reported on the reaction to the rankings. The Daily News, cautioned parents on how to read the teacher reports. The Daily …

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