These Girl Scouts Brought 'Menstrual Equity' To 200 BK Schools

The girls' years-long community service project found that only 18 percent of 23 Brooklyn schools had required menstrual products and bins.

Brooklyn School District Says No To New NY Charter Schools

The council's resolution proposing a five-year moratorium on new charters will head to a public hearing next month.

De Blasio Approves Integration Plan For Brooklyn School District

District 15 — including Park Slope, Red Hook and Sunset Park — will use a lottery system instead of relying on academic achievement.

Park Slope's St. Francis Of Xavier School To Close This Year

The Catholic school will merge with Fort Greene's Queen of All Saints Catholic Academy after dwindling enrollment, officials said.

Park Slope PTA Uses Blackface Photo For Announcement, Report Says

P.S. 118's PTA used a photo of two people in blackface to advertise a fundraiser, the Daily News reported.

Students Threaten Teacher Who Called Principal Communist: Report

A teacher at Park Slope Collegiate was threatened by students after she accused the principal of communist organizing.

Deputy Mayor Didn't 'Pull Strings' To Get Kids Into Brooklyn Schools, City Finds

The Department of Education "acted appropriately" when helping Richard Buery's kids enroll in school before the family moved to the city.

Park Slope Principal Cleared Of Organizing 'Communist Activities:' Report

Park Slope Collegiate Principal Jill Bloomberg was cleared of serious charges but dinged for unrelated, minor violations.

Health Center Staying At Park Slope School Next Year

Four clinics in Central Brooklyn were in danger of disappearing after state funding was slashed.

Park Slope Principal Says She's The Target Of 'Chilling, McCarthyite' Commie Hunt

Jill Bloomberg, a loud critic of school segregation in NYC, is suing DOE officials for what she describes as a bizarre retaliation campaign.

Deputy Mayor 'Pulled Strings' To Get Kid Into Selective Park Slope School, Report Says

The Department of Education told Patch he followed "standard process" for families new to NYC.

Bomb Scare At John Jay Educational Complex; No Credible Threat Found

The former home of John Jay High was evacuated Thursday afternoon after the Park Slope school complex received a bomb threat.

Park Slope School Closings: Get Instant Notifications

Thursday's snowstorm could dump as many as 12 inches of snow on New York City. Make sure you're notified of school closings in Park Slope.

Proposed District 15 Elementary School Gets Unanimous Community Backing

The city has proposed building a new 300-seat elementary school at 4525 8th Ave.

1,464 New Park Slope School Seats Are Funded Through 2020, But 1,280 Are Not

The School Construction Authority updated local parents on its five-year plan this week. Here are some key facts.

Park Slope Parents Can Comment On Proposed 8th Avenue School

The School Construction Authority will take feedback on the proposed 300-seat elementary school on Jan. 25.

Parents: Discuss Your School Needs With City Officials Tonight

City officials will host a forum on Jan. 18 to discuss their plans for Community Education Council 15.

300 New District 15 School Seats Could Come to 8th Avenue in Sunset Park

Assuming site approval, 4525 8th Ave. will be home to the new school, according to the city and Carlos Menchaca.

City Corrects Mistake: No, Park Slope's 7th Ave Will Not Host New School

The possible school site is located in Sunset Park, not Park Slope.

In Park Slope, P.S. 39's Principal Shares Her Keys to Success

The school just won its second Blue Ribbon award from the Department of Education.

Park Slope's P.S. 39 Chosen by U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon School

The Henry Bristow School was one of just two schools in Brooklyn to win the prestigious award.

The 47 Best Private High Schools in New York City, Ranked

Niche.com's latest rankings show NYC is No. 1 in the country for private schools. Most are in Manhattan, but 10 are in Brooklyn and Queens.

NYC College Students Would Get MTA Discount Under Proposed Law

Sen. Schumer is sticking up for his broke-college-commuter base.

How to Do Right By This Week's Brooklyn Book Festival

We've weeded through the Brooklyn Book Festival's overwhelming lineup of literary events this week and narrowed it down to the must-sees.

Brooklyn's Best Pics From the First Day of School

We asked, you delivered!

Yo, Brooklyn: We Want Your Back-to-School Pics!

Send us your best photos from Brooklyn's first day back at school.

New York State Police Form Special Campus Rape Unit

As the enforcement arm of Gov. Cuomo's new "Enough Is Enough" law.

9 NYC Schools Make Newsweek's Top Public High Schools List

Including two in Brooklyn.

The 10 Best Public High Schools in Brooklyn, Ranked

By U.S. News & World Report.

The New York City School District's 2015-16 Calendar

Take note, NYC: These are the dates you need to know for the 2015-16 school year.

NYC Investigating 40 Ultra-Orthodox Schools in Brooklyn

Amid claims the schools give "poor quality and scant amount of secular education."

School Guidance Counselor Claims He Was Fired for Being a 'Voodoo Ambassador'

"It's discrimination."

MLB Pitcher and Park Slope Native Adam Ottavino Visits PS39

Pro pitcher's visit kicks off schools fitness program.

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.

Bishop Ford Catholic HS Announces New Principal, Board Chair

Park Slope Catholic high school announces new leadership.

Common Core Melting Your Brain? Tell Us

Share your thoughts in our family room blog.

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.

Back-to-School Blues? Share Your Experience With Fellow Park Slope 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 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.

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.