South Bronx students find their voice through journalism
In the South Bronx, some student journalists are reporting on everything from school sports to
MS 223
M.S. 223 students’ bench mural bears a message: “Speak Up”
Mott Haven middle school contributes its artistry to area park What drives social change? For
Letters to the editor: MS 223 students plead for better school food
A group of 9th graders got together to write letters to their school administrators and to The Herald, expressing their frustration and urging the Department of Education to do better.
To the editor: MS 223 students speak out on FreshDirect
Rising fifth graders from MS 223 sound off on whether FreshDirect’s move to Mott Haven will benefit the neighborhood.
Students to present communal artwork
Students from a Mott Haven middle school are using art to fight back against bullying.
Proposed cuts worry Mott Haven school officials
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed laying off city school teachers in dramatic numbers to compensate
Local school receives top honor
A Mott Haven school has won a prestigious national award for its innovative math curriculum.
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