State Senator Rubén Diaz Sr. wants to terminate what he calls money-wasting rubber rooms. Photo by: Mamta Badkar
Archive | Education
Legislators Urge Change in Teacher Disciplinary Practice
Posted on 11 February 2010.
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Inside the Only Islamic School in the Bronx
Posted on 14 December 2009.
The tiny private Islamic school in Parkchester struggles for funding.
Posted in Bronx Neighborhoods, Education3 Comments
At Risk of Being Positive
Posted on 14 December 2009.
Free HIV/AIDS testing has done little to combat the alarmingly high rate of infection in Highbridge.
Posted in Bronx Life, Bronx Neighborhoods, Education2 Comments
In Class, Teen Immigrants Put Health on the Menu
Posted on 12 December 2009.
Immigrant students at Bronx International High School learn about healthy eating.
Posted in Bronx Life, Bronx Neighborhoods, Education, Food3 Comments
Cash For Flunkers
Posted on 12 December 2009.
A Bronx middle school uses money and prizes to increase scores and attendance.
Posted in Bronx Life, Bronx Neighborhoods, Education, Money2 Comments
Hostos High Achievers Feel the Budget Pinch
Posted on 11 December 2009.
It’s harder than ever for the best and brightest students to pay college fees.
Posted in Bronx Neighborhoods, Education, Money2 Comments
Scholarships for Teens When They Need Them Most
Posted on 22 November 2009.
Long-time community activist Alonzo de Castro hosted his annual scholarship banquet for Williamsbridge youth.
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A Music Group Gives Teens a Voice and Hope for Their Futures
Posted on 03 November 2009.
Their songs tell the stories of their lives and help others in their neighborhood.
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