Azcuy’s Art World
Several of Eric Azcuy’s art projects are displayed prominently throughout the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science, and almost all of them manage to incorporate at least some …
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Off the Boat and into the Classroom
The New Normal: An 11-year-old Ghanaian Immigrant’s Story from Jackie Kostek on Vimeo. [audio:http://school-stories.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Eman.mp3|titles=Eman] By Jackie Kostek There are an estimated 1.3 million people immigrating to the United States each …
Read MoreWith Suspension Rates Up, Schools are Rethinking Discipline
[audio:http://school-stories.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mader_Suspensions.mp3|titles=Mader_Suspensions] By Jackie Mader Recently released data shows an astounding 73,000 suspensions in New York City last year. Suspension rates are on the rise across the nation and African-American students …
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Chief Judge Wants Teens out of Adult Courts
New York is one of only two states that treats 16-year-olds as adults in criminal cases, but a proposal to create youth courts could change that.
Read MoreCity Releases Teacher Ratings
New York City released its “value-added” teacher ratings to a mixed response.
Read MoreInside a Closing School: Jamaica High
The impending closing of Jamaica High School has upset several members of the community.
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