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 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 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 Park Slope?

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.

Where To Find School Clothes For The Kiddies

Check out our list of kids' clothing stores in and around Park Slope.

Pilot Program Will Put Speed Cameras in NYC School Zones

Five-year test to kick off in September.

Teacher's Union Files Lawsuit Against Charter School Co-Locations

UFT President Michael Mulgrew believes the mayor is planning 'dozens and dozens' more co-locations before he leaves office.

NYC Schools Must Remove PCB-laden Lights in Five Years

The new timeline cuts the original proposed schedule in half.

NYC Rolls Out Harder Standardized Tests Today

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

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

Judge Blocks $260M In Cuts from DOE Budget: Report

City law officials say they are considering legal options in response to ruling.

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

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

Kids from Park Slope's P.S. 321 Place in LEGO Robot Competition

Local elementary and middle school students competed in the 13th annual FIRST LEGO League Brooklyn Qualifier.

District 15 Community Education Council Votes to Approve School Rezoning Map

Members of the CEC said that although the rezoning is an "imperfect solution" it is necessary to help prevent capping at P.S. 321 and P.S. 107.

School Rezoning Vote Tonight

District 15 Community Education Council will vote on the Department of Education’s proposed school rezoning map that will affect many families in Park Slope.

School Rezoning Causing Tension Amongst Parents

Some believe parents had been taking advantage of an old regulation that says that children may remain at the school they enrolled in, even if their family moves.

P.S. 321 Proposed Zoning Changes to be Announced at Public Meeting Tonight

Parents will have the chance to speak, and the exact boundary changes will be revealed at the Oct. 17 District 15 Community Education Council meeting.

New School Progress Reports Could Mean School Closures

Schools that received D and F grades, as well as those that consistently receive C grades, will be investigated by the city Department of Education.

Harvest Festival & Open House

Sunday Platform: “The World You Want To See (A platform Fueled by Member Passion)”

Sunday Platform: "Getting Big Money Out of Politics"

Sunday Platform: “Religious Studies (and Why They Matter)”

Colloquy: "Freedom"

Brilliant Alignment: What To Do About Knock Knees & Bow Legs

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Re-Opening of Park Slope Library on Thursday

Stop by the public library branch on Sixth Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, at noon to celebrate with local politicians, residents and students.

Occupy Sunset Park

From Criminal Justice to Human Justice

Sexuality in the Public Sphere: Why What We Say Matters

Infant massage: 5 week series

Women of Color Writers' Community Free Poetry Writing Workshop

Women of Color Writing Workshop

Free Trial Classes for City Stomp Music at St. JME Church

Free Trial Classes for City Stomp Music in Brooklyn