$19 million earmarked for South Bronx schools
Local schools can soon expect an infusion of badly needed funding that is expected to help reduce class sizes and upgrade education for students in special needs categories, among other…
Schools chancellor talks summer and fall plans with South Bronx families
New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter got a hearty welcome home from about 200 South Bronx parents and educators Monday at a District 7 town hall meeting that showcased…
Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Porter to become City Schools Chancellor
Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Porter will become the new chancellor for New York City schools in March, replacing Richard Carranza, who announced Friday morning that he is stepping down as…
Program offers plain talk about sex and STDs for young people
Sexually transmitted disease rates rose among all age groups in the city, from 452 per 100,000 people in 2014 to 497 per 100,000 in 2016. STD rates per 100,000 among…