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Student OMNY Cards Boost Public Transit Use
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This year’s switch to OMNY cards for New York City students set off a wave of excitement for hundreds of thousands of kids whose public transit options suddenly multiplied. Under the new system, kids get up to four free trips a day on […] The post Student OMNY Cards Boost Public Transit Use appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Here’s what a student’s random lottery number means for NYC middle and high school admissions
It’s time to apply for New York City middle and high school admissions, and there are several factors that help match students into a school program. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) opened admissions on Oct. 1 for high schools, and will open the application process for middle schools starting Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests
Columbia University saw donations at its annual fundraiser drop nearly 29% after the spate of anti-Israel protests on campus earlier this year. The annual “Giving Day” event brought in $21.4 million in 2024, compared to $30 million in 2022, the last time the event was held, according to campus newspaper Columbia Spectator. Giving Day was postponed in 2023 due to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the ensuing protests. The Ivy League university also saw a nearly 28% drop in the number of gifts, falling from 19,229 in 2022 to 13,870, the lowest since 2015, the paper said. Brooklyn spa owner believes her...
NYC Public School System Slashes Emissions with Plant-Powered Fridays
New York City Public Schools cut carbon emissions by over 40% through their plant-based meal program. New York City Public Schools have made a groundbreaking environmental impact through their plant-based meal program, Plant-Powered Fridays. An upcoming report from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will reveal that the program has helped reduce carbon emissions by over 40%, thanks to a shift toward more sustainable, plant-based meals.
Business leaders help college students launch their careers
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Ever want to meet and work for the bosses of Google, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, or Bloomberg? A non-profit is helping make it happen for thousands of college students in underserved communities. The NY Jobs CEO Council is on a mission to give real-world work experience to college students. 21-year-old Lauren Mistretta […]
New HBCU program in NYC: Paving the way for early college opportunities
In the heart of Queens, a seismic shift is about to rock the New York City education scene. A groundbreaking collaboration between the Big Apple’s public school system and Delaware State University (DSU) is set to redefine the high school experience for a new generation of scholars. This fall, an innovative early college program will burst onto the scene, offering students a chance to earn college credits and potentially walk away with an associate’s degree before they even don their high school graduation caps.
NYC schools launch anti-hate hotline as antisemitism and Islamophobia reports rise
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.In an effort to address rising incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, New York City’s Education Department launched an anti-hate hotline, officials said Monday.The goal is to streamline how students and staff report incidents related to hate, harassment, and discrimination, adding another avenue on top of a four-year-old online portal for all bullying complaints.The hotline (718-935-2889), staffed with Education Department employees, will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Callers can remain anonymous, but the pre-recorded greeting suggests having your student’s ID number or...
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