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Life outside of High School of American Studies on Wednesday afternoon, June 9, 2021.

American Studies killed a state bar ‘mock’ingbird

For Yonah Rosenfield, winning the New York State High School Mock Trial Tournament was a long time coming. And it was the perfect way to close out his senior year at the High School of American Studies. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 6/20/21

Public schools haven’t been the same since March 2020. But that could very well change by September, with public schools fully reopening without hybrid or remote learning.

Heading back to school ... for real

Technology has become more commonplace in the classroom over the past 20 years or so. But it may have been difficult to guess just how essential it would become in March 2020. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 6/6/21

Loor, Jude, Luke and Joseph Nasser were four of the featured personalities in the short film ‘Dog Poop.’ Filmed by father Nicola, the video was one of 32 included in the third annual New York City Public School Film Festival.

Family discovers a different kind of ‘YouTube Poop’

Crap happens. But when it interferes with a fun winter activity, it’s bound to face displeasure from some of the city’s younger residents. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 6/6/21

.Some state political leaders think the Holocaust — a state-sponsored genocide that killed 6 million people during World War II — is not being effectively taught in public schools. One of those leaders is Queens Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, who is pushing a bill calling on the state education department to study how the Holocaust is taught in schools.

Could better education stem hate?

Memories of the Holocaust still haunt Jessica Haller, even though she didn’t personally live through it. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 6/6/21

The city’s specialized high schools — including the High School of American Studies — require taking the Specialized High School Admissions Test to be considered. But this year’s numbers were grim for Black and Latino students, making up just 9 percent of those accepted.

Troubling admissions trend continues

Specialized high schools are a subject of controversy in the city’s public school system — particularly when it comes to who gets in. And with the recent data released by the city’s education department about those offered admission to schools like Bronx Science and the High School of American Studies locally, it might be easy for some to see why. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 5/16/21

UFT holding tight to Stringer for moment

The hits just kept on coming for city comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer after a woman accused him of sexual harassment and abuse while she interned for him 20 years ago. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 5/9/21

Dinowitz brings classroom lessons to City Hall

Eric Dinowitz has become part of a new bloc of lawmakers. Yes, he might have just been elected to the city council, but he also represents a group of people who are not only running for office, but winning. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 5/2/21

Younger students can opt into testing

The fan club for standardized testing among students is not very big, if it exists at all. But this year, city public school students from third through eighth grades actually have an out. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 5/2/21

Usually, the Enchanted Garden on the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Educational Campus is fairly tranquil, if not bustling with students conducting science experiments or actually maintaining the garden. But some of the garden’s equipment was stolen earlier this month, calling for the community’s help in replacing those much-needed tools.

Heist not enough to slow JFK’s Enchanted Garden

For many years, the Enchanted Garden has been a community staple and a quiet place within a bustling city to sit and enjoy nature. But earlier this month, someone interrupted that peace by breaking into the garden and stealing some of its maintenance equipment. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 5/2/21

Principals, teachers unions endorse Stringer

In a city where the mayor stands in charge of the public school system, it certainly helps to have the endorsement of teachers and principals alike. And one mayoral hopeful picked up major nods from unions involving both. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/25/21

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