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In Yonkers, Teachers Leaders Are “The Unit Of Change”: A Report From the Field.
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In Yonkers, Teachers Leaders Are “The Unit Of Change”: A Report From the Field.

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“What if kids who look like me didn’t have to work so hard to navigate an inequitable school system? What if adults were invested in making that navigation possible?” That’s Tracy Fray-Oliver, Associate Vice President of Bank Street Education Center (part of the Bank Street College of Education in New York City) speaking to a… Continue reading In Yonkers, Teachers Leaders Are “The Unit Of Change”: A Report From the Field.

The Mom Who Did Everything Right When Applying Her Child To NYC Public School Kindergarten – And What Happened Next
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The Mom Who Did Everything Right When Applying Her Child To NYC Public School Kindergarten – And What Happened Next

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Last week, I shared the stories of several New York City parents who, after a great deal of perseverance, hard work, and a whole lot of anxiety, were finally able to get their children accepted at the public schools of their choice. This week, in her own words, we’ve got the account of a mom… Continue reading The Mom Who Did Everything Right When Applying Her Child To NYC Public School Kindergarten – And What Happened Next

I’m Afraid I Will Have To Abandon My Educational Journey: A Student Speaks.
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I’m Afraid I Will Have To Abandon My Educational Journey: A Student Speaks.

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I met Xavier at the EDXEDNYC conference on my birthday last year. As the shirt he’s wearing in his photo illustrates, he was a student volunteer and his true spirit of service shone bright. He helped me set up for my conference, showed me where lunch was being held, and answered all of my questions.… Continue reading I’m Afraid I Will Have To Abandon My Educational Journey: A Student Speaks.

Ben Chapman Reflects on Eight Years Covering NYC Schools
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Ben Chapman Reflects on Eight Years Covering NYC Schools

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This is a guest post by Alexander Russo,  a longtime education writer, editor, and author. He is a recipient of the Spencer Education Journalism Fellowship at Columbia University, the author of Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors, a critically acclaimed book about the attempt to rescue a South Central Los Angeles high school, and the 2018… Continue reading Ben Chapman Reflects on Eight Years Covering NYC Schools

Happily Ever After In NYC: Parents Share School Choice Success Stories – And How They Made Them Happen
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Happily Ever After In NYC: Parents Share School Choice Success Stories – And How They Made Them Happen

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I didn’t always write about education. Once upon a time, I wrote books – romances, mysteries, non-fiction. I also worked in soap operas – ABC Daytime, Procter & Gamble Productions, the Daytime Emmy Awards. But then I had children. And I applied those children to schools in New York City. And I found out how… Continue reading Happily Ever After In NYC: Parents Share School Choice Success Stories – And How They Made Them Happen

Dear Parents: Your Expectations Of Teachers Should Match Your Commitment As A Parent.
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Dear Parents: Your Expectations Of Teachers Should Match Your Commitment As A Parent.

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Summer is here and I’m exhausted. Teaching, while extremely rewarding, is equally as draining — sometimes more so. Every year, it becomes more and more apparent to me that a huge part of why I’m so exhausted has to do with the shortage of parental involvement in their children’s / my students’ academic lives. Dear… Continue reading Dear Parents: Your Expectations Of Teachers Should Match Your Commitment As A Parent.

Veteran Teacher Explains How He Went From A “Babe In the Woods” to “Developing a Clear Vision.”
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Veteran Teacher Explains How He Went From A “Babe In the Woods” to “Developing a Clear Vision.”

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One of my very best childhood friends who has known me since we were the same age of the students that I’ve taught over these years had a question for me. He asked, now that retirement has arrived, what were my goals when I first began teaching and did I meet these goals? An interesting… Continue reading Veteran Teacher Explains How He Went From A “Babe In the Woods” to “Developing a Clear Vision.”

A Child’s Education: Whose Job Is It Anyway – The Parents’ or the School’s?
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A Child’s Education: Whose Job Is It Anyway – The Parents’ or the School’s?

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This may come as a shock to my readers: Not everybody loves me. I know! Who’d have thunk it? When I wrote last week about the Department of Education’s latest multiple screw-ups, from high school admissions to Pre-K, I was chastised: (S)top perpetuating the myth that public schools are poorly managed and inferior… All things… Continue reading A Child’s Education: Whose Job Is It Anyway – The Parents’ or the School’s?

Classrooms Need Books Featuring Children of Incarcerated Parents. Here’s One That Fits the Bill!
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Classrooms Need Books Featuring Children of Incarcerated Parents. Here’s One That Fits the Bill!

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It’s the end of the school year and while most teachers are cleaning out their classrooms and packing their books safely away, I am excited about ordering new books to bolster the diversity and equity of my classroom library. (Here’s some tips on why that’s important.)  I had one particular book in mind, Anna’s Test,… Continue reading Classrooms Need Books Featuring Children of Incarcerated Parents. Here’s One That Fits the Bill!

Parents Helping Parents – When the Department of Ed Won’t (Gifted & Talented Edition)
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Parents Helping Parents – When the Department of Ed Won’t (Gifted & Talented Edition)

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It’s been an extremely difficult season for New York City public schools admissions. The new Parent Portal found novel and exciting ways to malfunction. Placements would appear and disappear. Results were posted for high school and Gifted & Talented admission, only to be nullified and families informed they weren’t official. One parent shared with me:… Continue reading Parents Helping Parents – When the Department of Ed Won’t (Gifted & Talented Edition)