It’s August! You know what that means- back to school shopping is in full swing! We’ve put together a fun back to school guide that highlights some well known stores in the Bronx, as well as places in NYC that you might not think to go for some unique school supplies. Not only is it important to support your local mom and pop businesses, this guide also serves as a
Dear Families, Gifted & Talented (G&T) Information Sessions for Queens and the Bronx have been rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. The Queens session will now take place on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Francis Lewis High School. The Bronx session will now take place on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at P.S. 121 Throop. Both sessions will run from 6 pm to 8 pm, and cover the G&T admissions process for
A new Charter school is opening up in District 10 in the Bronx, Tech International Charter School. TI will focus on technology and international connections with a strong emphasis on inclusiveness for immigrant families, English Language Learners and Special Education students. It will begin with 106 (changed from 88) sixth graders (hopefully 132) in the Fall of 2012 and then increase one grade per year. TI will look to expand its
The New York City Department of Education launched the 2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections which provides parents with an opportunity to support their community’s public schools and help shape educational policy. CEC applications are being accepted now through April 22nd, and for the first time, parents can text “APPLY” to 877877 to receive application information, in addition to filling out and submitting their applications online or via mail (standard
