Queens school that went vegetarian shows student gains, draws plaudit
Their school swapped sloppy joes and fried chicken for organic roasted tofu and braised black beans, and these kids ain’t complaining, the New York Daily News reports.
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City plans to end guarantee for local high school slots
In a push that is alarming parents, the Bloomberg administration plans to stop guaranteeing eighth-graders a spot in the city’s remaining neighborhood high schools, the New York Daily…
Report: Department of Education miscalculated available school space
The city has made sizable miscalculations in its official tabulation of school space, a controller's audit released Wednesday found, the New York Daily News reports.
Mom fights to have special education son held back after school tries to pass him to sixth grade
A Bronx 11-year-old will start middle school Thursday-even though his mom says he's not ready, the New York Daily News reports.
Study: Excessive internet usage linked to teen depression
According to a new study, teenagers who log at least five hours a day online are one-and-a-half times more likely to become depressed than those who use the…