Pushed Out: Charter Schools Contribute to the City’s Growing Suspension Rates
Advocates believe the rise in the number of “No Excuses” charter schools has contributed to the city’s growing number of kids who are suspended.
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“Suspended!” How New York Deals with the So-Called “Bad” Kids
New York City’s suspension rates have risen dramatically since Mayor Bloomberg took over the school system. But what exactly happens when a child gets suspended?
Read MoreOnce Suspended Always Suspended: Chronic Suspensions Through the Eyes of a Student
Since he entered high school two years ago, Joseph Neat, a 17-year-old Manhattan high school sophomore, has found himself trapped in a cycle of punishment, spending almost more time suspended …
Read MoreRandom Family by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
Random Family offers a clear-eyed look into the poverty-stricken world of the South Bronx in the 1980s.
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Going to Smith College Against All Odds
Yenelsa Duran never expected to leave the city after graduating high school, but through the help of her high school, she gained the courage to apply to Smith College and was accepted early decision
Read MoreNew York City Education Department Explains Unclaimed Medicaid Reimbursements
Millions are going unclaimed in Medicaid because schools lack the staffing and training to file the required paperwork.
Read MoreHarlem Success Wins Co-location Bid Despite Community Opposition
The Harlem Success Charter network has won the right to co-locate with Junior High School 50 in Williamsburg. The community is upset because they feel the charter is intruding and …
Read MoreTurnaround Schools Cause Confusion for Parents at Second High School Fair
The second high school fair was less than ideal for schools – schools slated for turnaround had a difficult time pitching their model to applicants.
Read MoreNew Schools Set to Open this Fall Still Trying to Fill Seats
For those who didn’t get into a high school, there are at least ten new ones that are set to open this fall, and principals are still looking to fill …
Read MoreStudent Thrilled About High School Acceptance
High School choice decisions came out last week. Schoolbook ran a light feature on one of the students who had gotten into her first choice and was happy.
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