Insideschools.org on Its Way Out?
When New York City parents want to navigate the labyrinthine school system, they have three main options: try their luck with the Department of Education, hire a pricey school consultant or buy a book with the inside scoop. But for the past seven years, there has also been Insideschools.org, which has grown from a small site listing the “best schools” in New York to a vital part of the city’s public education landscape. Many view the site as a democratizing force that provides information about every single school, far beyond the statistics. Read more
NO ROOM TO LEARN
SPACE IS RUNNING OUT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS-WHAT IS THE CITY’S PLAN FOR THE FUTURE?
By Dan Rivoli
Children swarmed out of P.S. 290 Manhattan New School on the sunny afternoon of Sept. 8, shaded by scaffolding only feet above parents’ heads.
“They’re building for a long time,” said Anastasia Khusanou, whose son is in the 2nd grade.
“A year,” her son’s classmate chimes in.
The project currently underway concerns windows-but many wish it would add classrooms instead. Read more
