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Introducing Insidestats: Our new tool to evaluate high schools

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 »

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Improbable Scholars: What Union City, NJ, Can Teach New York City About Public Education

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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»

Need Help Filling Out the FAFSA? New Guide for Students and the Adults Who Help ThemRECENT 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 »

 

Schools Watch Christine Quinn Strengthening New York City Schools

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Stronger Schools for NYC: A Conversation with Christine Quinn

january 15, 2013

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 »

 
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