City, DOE to again offer free summer meals for kids
The city and Department of Education are promoting the annual Summer Meals Program for students 18 years of age and under. Free breakfast and lunch is available, starting Saturday, through Sept. 4, at...
View ArticleSchool's out: Kids, can you spell summer v-a-c-a-t-i-o-n?
Friday was the last day of school for thousands of Staten Island public school students, who couldn't wait to get out the door and begin their summer vacation. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Students whooped...
View ArticlePS 53 renamed for beloved teacher Barbara Esselborn
The last day of school was always one of the favorite days of the year for PS 53 teacher Barbara Esselborn, as it usually is for most teachers. So it seemed fitting that, on the last day of school...
View ArticleHats off to this year's graduates!
STATEN ISLAND N.Y. -- As the graduation season comes to an end for the 2015 school year, plenty of seniors got their creative juices flowing for their commencement ceremonies by decorating their caps....
View ArticleWant to keep kids engaged this summer? Pick up a book
With the school year behind them and the long summer ahead, City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña has a message for kids and families: Read, read, read. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With the school year...
View ArticleSummer reading: Top picks for kids of all ages
School's out, now let the summer reading begin! The city's Department of Education is urging students and families to spend at least 20 minutes or more a day reading together to help prevent the...
View ArticleCurtis High School principal to retire, has plans to do missionary work in...
After a 31- year-career at Staten Island's Curtis High School filled with achievements and controversies, Principal Aurelia Curtis said she is calling it quits, this time for good. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y....
View Article6 tips for parents to help new graduates transition to life after college
Six tips for how parents can help their new college graduate make the summer transition from campus to real life. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After four years of hard work, and weeks of celebrating their...
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Charging kids for school-day events can be a ticket to trouble
When schools charge students to participate in special recreational or educational events during the school day, it can present a conflict for parents, students and teachers in both public and...
View ArticleReport: Staten Island teacher accused of having affair with student at...
Robert Cain, 38, is accused of having daily sex with a girl in his Participation in Government class. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A special-education teacher from Staten Island is accused of having a...
View ArticleSurvey: More parents satisfied with city schools
More parents are satisfied with the city's public school system and the education their children are receiving, and more believe the school system is getting better at preparing students for college...
View ArticleMoney magazine gives College of Staten Island high marks for tuition value
The College of Staten Island (CSI) has scored an "A" for tuition value in "Money" magazine's list of the Best Colleges for 2015-2016. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The College of Staten Island (CSI) has...
View ArticleComment on testing by state education official draws fire
A comment made by New York State's top education official is drawing fire from some parents of special-needs students on Staten Island. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A comment made by New York State's top...
View ArticleElectronic textbooks coming to New York City public schools
E-books are coming to classrooms thanks to a three-year, $30 million contract between the city and Amazon. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Soon, teachers in the city's public schools will no longer be able...
View ArticleMeet your Community Education Council members
While most families are enjoying their summer off, members of Staten Island's District 31 Community Education Council (CEC) have been meeting to get things in shape for September in the borough's...
View ArticleNew DOE task force to monitor high school academic standards
The city's Department of Education is cracking down on high schools that might be tempted to offer students easy ways to earn credits, pass students who consistently cut class and fail key exams, and...
View ArticleCSI named to Forbes' list of "America's Top Colleges"
With college tuition costs hammering families, and student debt a concern for most, the College of Staten Island seems to be gaining a national reputation as one of the best-value deals in higher...
View ArticleSlight gain seen in English, math scores in city schools
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña Wednesday announced New York City's students have continued to improve in the third year of the Common Core-aligned State English and math...
View ArticleStaten Island students outscore city, state: See how your school did
Students in Staten Island public schools outperformed their peers throughout the city and state on standardized reading and math exams for the 2014-2015 school year. How did your school do? STATEN...
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New principal named for Staten Island's Curtis High School
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña has named Greg Jaenicke, a veteran educator with experience in the classroom as well as in supervision and administration, as the new...
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