After two years of disruption, New York’s state exams will go on as normal this spring
New York’s state tests will go on as they did before the pandemic, which upended the tests for two consecutive school years, department officials confirmed Thursday. Meanwhile, officials have yet to release state test scores from the 2020-2021 school year, which were …
‘Zoom in a room’ makes a comeback at an East Harlem high school
There is no option for New York City students to learn remotely this year. But every day, students at Park East High School log into online classes. There isn’t much room for social distancing at the East Harlem school, so students rotate …
Bronx elementary school to pilot program for students with emotional disabilities
A South Bronx elementary school is launching a first-of-its-kind program in New York City to integrate students with emotional disabilities with their general education peers. The pilot, called “Path,” will prioritize social-emotional learning for a single kindergarten classroom at P.S. 88, where …
School uniforms still required for some students even as they attend online classrooms
“Back to school” still means wearing uniforms for some students even if their classrooms are all online. School districts across Southern California are set to begin the school year with distance learning, and some private schools are requiring students to wear …
Wonderful tribute to the Class of 2020
Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2020 – this has been a remarkable year and you are and inspiration to us all! If you missed the televised tribute, you can watch the highlights here: NYC Class of 2020 Show …
Last Day of School Letter from Chancellor Carranza
Dear Families, Today is the last day of the most challenging, most intense school year many of us have ever experienced. I am humbled by your efforts and so proud of your children—our brilliant students. I know that last September feels like …
Congratulations To The Class Of 2020
Congratulations to the #NYCClassOf2020 – your accomplishments through this very difficult time are extremely admirable and inspiring. Continued growth and success in your future endeavors from @SmoothUSA ! We’ll be watching your #GraduationCelebration on 6/30 https://nycclassof2020.com …
This Brooklyn High School Found a Way to Honor Its Graduating Seniors
With almost all Class of 2020 ceremonies canceled, high schools like James Madison have devised creative methods to celebrate their departing students. James Madison High School in Brooklyn has some alumni you’ve probably heard of, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, …
NYC Reads 365
NYC Reads 365 is a citywide program aimed at encouraging children to read for fun by helping them find interesting high-quality books for independent reading. The centerpiece of NYC Reads 365 is a collection of reading lists for students, including—for the first …
How the DOE is Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Spaces for All Our Students
In early January, The Morning Bell joined Chancellor Richard A. Carranza on a visit to Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance in Bedford-Stuyvesant to observe teacher Catherine Devine and her tenth graders engaged in a restorative circle. This activity looks just the way it sounds. Students sit in a circle and talk as a …
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