More 'Community Schools' on the way for Staten Island
Three more Staten Island schools, including troubled Dreyfus Intermediate (I.S. 49) will get "Community School" status. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Three more Staten Island schools, including troubled...
View ArticleA partnership to bring resources to troubled Dreyfus Intermediate
The school was named one of only two "persistently dangerous" schools in the five boroughs by state officials. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island will partner with the...
View ArticleNYPD to hold job fair to hire school crossing guards
The NYPD is holding a job fair Monday to hire school crossing guards. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders looking for part-time employment may want to consider becoming a school crossing guard....
View ArticleReport details homeless students in Staten Island schools
A new report on homeless students in city schools identified more than 2,700 homeless students in Staten Island schools. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A new report on homeless students in city schools has...
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NYC students continue gains in reading and math scores
New York City public school students continued to make gains on state English and math exams this year, Staten Island mom Simeka Taylor, who has two students enrolled in PS 21, Elm Park, tells the...
View ArticleBlind Staten Island mom wins appeal to get daughter pre-K seat close to home
"It will be a transition for both of us, but at least it will be an accessible one as a disabled parent." STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Four-year-old Nuala Bonner finally got the "Rusty Rivets" book bag and...
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Hugs, kisses and a view: Move-in day for Wagner College
Members of the Wagner College Class of 2021 arrived on the Staten Island campus Thursday to begin their four-year college experience. Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There were smiles, hugs, and a...
View ArticleFunding inequity: Study finds local charter schools get less $$ per student
Staten Island charter school students receive $4,657 less per pupil than the city's district average amount, the report says STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Charter schools in New York City receive almost...
View ArticleStudents learn Staten Island history in 'Amazing Race' through borough
Students learned about Staten Island history by participating in the borough version of the 'Amazing Race' Wednesday. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island's version of TV's "Amazing Race" kicked off...
View ArticleHere's the school calendar for 2017-2018
Thursday, Sept. 7, is the first full day of classes for Staten Island public and Catholic school students STATEN ISLAND, N.Y -- For those parents who just can't wait until the kids go back to school,...
View ArticleCheck out these 9 vintage back-to-school ads we liked
You know the time is growing near when you start to see back-to-school ads and commercials popping up.
View Article8 Staten Island schools to open with new principals for 2017-2018
Eight schools on Staten Island will open their doors Sept. 7 with new principals in charge. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eight schools on Staten Island will open their doors Sept. 7 with new principals in...
View ArticleNYC public schools to open Thursday with free lunch for all
When students return to class, they will find something new on the menu: Free lunch STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When students return to class Thursday, they will find something new on the menu: Free lunch...
View Article10 old-school Staten Island photos from the first day of classes
As the new school year gets underway, here's a look back at some of our favorite back-to-school shots
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