City schools

MoHi residents remember schools’ architect

School buildings designed by turn-of-the-century architect and public education administrator Charles B. J. Snyder. abound on the Upper West Side.

By Emily Neil | Mar 25 02:17 am ET

Middle school to phase out after low scores

The city Department of Education plans to close Roberto Clemente Middle School on 133rd Street after years of low scores.

By Elisse Roche | Feb 15 03:05 am ET

Local schools push non-charter options at fair

At a District 3 Elementary School Fair on Saturday afternoon, local schools tried to convince prospective parents while pushing back against expanding charter schools.

By Sam Levin | Jan 24 01:44 am ET

Toddler music program opens in West Harlem

Silver Music, a new arts program for toddlers in West Harlem, teaches violin to neighborhood children.

By Lillian Jin | Nov 22 01:52 am ET

Catholic school faces possible closure

In a report issued last week by the Archdiocese of New York, its Reconfiguration Committee placed St. Joseph’s on an “at-risk” list.

By Katie Bentivoglio | Nov 19 04:23 am ET

Harlem middle school faces possible closure

I.S. 195 is one of 47 schools that the city Department of Education announced Thursday could be closed after this year due to poor performance.

By Sarah Darville | Oct 29 03:16 am ET

Local schools earn federal money for new programs

Six local public schools are receiving federal money.

By Mingming Feng | Oct 6 03:12 am ET

Perkins blames opposition for sharp charter school focus

Bill Perkins’ push to maintain his seat was portrayed both locally and nationally as a referendum on educational policy.

By Ray Katz | Sep 20 01:09 am ET

Upper West Side residents question local politicians at crowded town hall

The $63.1 billion city budget has some locals questioning what services they could be losing on the Upper West Side.

By Leah Greenbaum | Jul 13 11:38 pm ET

Low accountability for charter schools, critics say

“Schools should be in the business of teaching our children, not enriching corporations,” Bill Perkins said at Thursday's public hearing.

By Ray Katz | Apr 23 02:45 am ET

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