Nigerian Artist Suing Pratt Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The former MFA student, who began his degree in 2012, is fighting to gain readmission to the prestigious arts school.

Brooklyn Tech Tops NYC Moot Court

Local students take home city's top moot court prize.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

“New Directions” Lecture Series to Begin at Brooklyn Technical

Lecture series focuses on STEM education.

Suave Helps Park Slope Youth Soccer Team Stay Squeaky Clean (Sponsored)

Soccer parents get an assist from Suave with giveaways on opening day. Sponsored by Suave.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Back-to-School Blues? Share Your Experience With Fellow Fort Greene Parents

Family Room blog is open for local parents to discuss the issues, or share their own tips for building strong families in town.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

What Are The Worst Things About 'Back to School' Time in Fort Greene?

It's time to send the kids back to school.

Speed Cameras on School Grounds Will Start Sept. 9

Cameras aim to help curb speedy drivers near city schools.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Brooklyn Students See Big Drop in Latest Test Scores

Harder test results in performance drop for grades 3-8.

City Warns of Low Test Scores From NYC Students

Chancellor blames anticipated drop on test difficulty.

Pilot Program Will Put Speed Cameras in NYC School Zones

Five-year test to kick off in September.

State Imposes New Teacher Evaluation System

The system that would rate teachers in part on their students’ test scores.

Should Mayor Bloomberg Grant Teachers Backpay?

UFT President Michael Mulgrew is complaining that 94,000 teachers have not had a raise in 4 and-a0half years, and he wants Bloomberg to pay up.

NYC Schools Must Remove PCB-laden Lights in Five Years

The new timeline cuts the original proposed schedule in half.

Walcott Promises to Further Discuss Plan to Share Student Records With Private Biz

Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education says future meeting with the District 13 Community Education Council is in order.

Trilok Center Aims to Raise $50K

The center is hosting its annual gala event, Spring Swing, Saturday, May 18.

City Council to Propose Overhaul of City’s Gifted and Talented Programs

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn thinks more children should have greater access to gifted programs.

State Pushes to End Drunk School Bus Driving

Lawmakers propose installing breathalyzers that lock and unlock ignitions.

Public School in Queens Adopts All-Vegetarian Menu

P.S. 244 in Flushing becomes the first in the city to begin serving meals with no meat

School Days to Extend at 20 NYC Middle Schools This Fall

he move is part of a pilot program by the City to boost middle-grade literacy

Silent Film With Live Piano Accompaniment Screened at P.S. 20 Friday

$3 dollar ticket includes the movie plus pizza, popcorn, and a drink.

Tell Us: Do You Agree with City Adopting More Challenging Standardized Tests?

Students in counties across the state have been boycotting Common Core standardized tests, according to a report.

New City Standardized Tests Begin Today

Chancellor Walcott says tests will be more challenging, but Alliance for Quality Education says city should focus more on learning.

Success Academy Charter Schools Tout Record-High Enrollment, Plan Fort Greene Location

12,266 New York City families applied for nearly 2,500 seats this fall-- a rate of five applicants for every open seat.

Mayor's Office Announces 78 New Schools to Open Fall 2013

The new schools will serve more than 30,000 students in grades K-14

UFT Unveils Plan to Reverse Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools

UFT President Michael Mulgrew insists the mayor's governance of schools has been hurtful, ineffective and has created widespread public disenchantment

New York Drops GED Test, Will Develop New Exam

New York becomes the first state in the nation to drop its GED test

Pre-Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Public Advocate de Blasio says demand for pre-K seats far exceeds supply across five boroughs.

Report: NY Wealthy Schools Districts Spend $8,600 More Per Student Than Poor Districts

An enormous spending gap amongst wealthy and poor school districts in the state illustrates stark educational inequity

Clinton Hill School Farm Efforts Aided by Local Restaurant

Dekalb Avenue's Madiba Restaurant is offering a free drink to anyone who donates $20 or more to PS 20 Farms.

UPDATE: As NYC Bus Strike Ends, 100 Drivers Lose Jobs

When workers returned to Boro Wide Buses in Red Hook Wednesday morning they were locked out and turned away.

How NYC Public Schools are Dealing with 'The Morning After'

Distribution of the “morning-after pill” has skyrocketed in the past two years at NYC public schools, according to a new report

Archdiocese of New York to Close 22 Elementary Schools

A total of 24 Catholic elementary and high schools will close, affecting over 4,700 students

Report: Teacher Misconduct on the Rise in the DOE

The office that investigates misconduct in NYC schools found the number of complaints filed against DOE workers has jumped 100 percent in ten years

NYC Parents Brace for Possible Yellow School Bus Strike

The NYC Bus Drivers' Union — Local 1181—may launch a strike very soon, a service disruption that would affect more than 152,000 students citywide

Classes at Brooklyn Tech Won't Resume Until Wednesday

Opening delayed due to Hurricane Sandy evacuation shelter located at school.