Schools Watch Initiative
Introducing Insidestats: Our new tool to evaluate high schools
Students and parents in the nation's largest public school system just got a crucial, free new tool: Insidestats. A project of Insideschools.org at the Center for New York City Affairs, Insidestats is a new online scorecard that provides in-depth data on 422 New York City high schools. Clara Hemphill, editor-in-chief of Insideschools.org, launched Insidestats on Tuesday, March 12, with a live demonstration. READ MORE »
What's New
NEW REPORT
New York City's College Ready Communities Initiative: An Evaluation
MAY 21, 2013
The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation launched this initiative in 2009 to link community development corporations and advocacy groups with 14 public schools to help students prepare for higher education. Our evaluation of four unique collaboratives found large improvements in college access, college knowledge and college-going culture in many of the schools, and identified large hurdles that remain for NYC to address. Download the PDF »
RECENT EVENT
Improbable Scholars: What Union City, NJ, Can Teach New York City About Public Education
APRIL 1, 2013
What does it take to give students a first-rate education? The striking achievement of Union City, N.J., argues for reinventing our public schools into caring, hard-working communities. David Kirp's latest book centers on the success of a school district five miles and a light year away from Washington Square. Preschool for all, dual language training, "word-soaked classrooms" and strong parent partnerships have helped make the difference there. What about in NYC? READ MORE »
RECENT PUBLICATION
Need Help Filling Out the FAFSA? New Guide for Students and the Adults Who Help Them
january 16, 2013
Filling out the FAFSA form is the first step for most students seeking financial support to go to college. But the form is complicated. CNYCA's new "How-To Guide" is easy to read and answers the common questions of students and families, making the form less intimidating for everyone. READ MORE » DOWNLOAD GUIDE »
Stronger Schools for NYC: A Conversation with Christine Quinn »
How can New York sustain and build on positive changes in public education while fixing what isn't working in our schools? City Council Speaker Quinn discusses her views on building a 21st century school system. READ MORE » VIEW VIDEO »
Other Items Of Note
In the News: Fox Business, FAFSA Tips for Low-Income Families || February 20, 2013
In the News: Wall Street Jounral,
In Speech, Quinn Spells Out Education Platform || January 15, 2013
Event Video: Beyond Test Scores: Imagining New Ways to Measure NYC's High Schools || June 28, 2012
