by Supporting Education | Apr 21, 2016 | News
In New York City, there is a private school that has taken to heart the bit of advice ‘make learning fun.’ Quest to Learn, which opened in 2009 for students sixth grade through ninth, is a small school that centers its entire curriculum around the concept...
by Sarah Green | Feb 21, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
During his campaign, Bill de Blasio, now NYC’s newest mayor, said that charter schools with more money should be required to pay rent, one part of his plan to restructure school systems locally. Now putting his ideas into action, many of the city’s charter schools are...
by Supporting Education | Sep 20, 2013 | News
New York City is a place that is known for its resilience and its citizens who are willing to make great sacrifices for their communities. It is remarkable how in the wake of tragedy people are able to come together to honor those who have made such sacrifices, and to...
by Supporting Education | Jul 1, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Teachers, administrators, parents and students had been on pins and needles while awaiting the 2014 New York City budget plan. Next year’s budget has big implications for the future of education in NYC. One major issue on the table is how teachers will be evaluated...
by Supporting Education | Jun 14, 2013 | News
Last week, the New York City Housing Authority celebrated the opening of a brand new school building and community center at the Nicholas Houses, one of its developments. The building is five floors, will host the K-12 Promise Academy I Charter School, and provides a...