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Brownsville's Jeremiah Program Is Uplifting Low-Income Single Moms

Brownsville's Jeremiah Program Is Uplifting Low-Income Single Moms

The nonprofit provides childcare, tutoring, educational classes and life skills to single moms in need.
Founder of Bed-Stuy School Empowering Kids Wins Anti-Racism Grant From Brooklyn Nets Owners

Founder of Bed-Stuy School Empowering Kids Wins Anti-Racism Grant From Brooklyn Nets Owners

Ember Charter Schools founder Rafiq Kalam Id-Din II is bringing innovation to education for kids of color
Bed-Stuy Youth Serve Community Through Pandemic in Local Internship Program

Bed-Stuy Youth Serve Community Through Pandemic in Local Internship Program

Bridge Street Development Corporation has persevered to maintain its youth internship program when it was needed most
Clinton Hill College Student Awarded $25K Scholarship

Clinton Hill College Student Awarded $25K Scholarship

Laura Rendon Albarracin, who moved to the U.S. from Colombia four years ago, has plans to empower women and work for a more equal society.
'Cause for Alarm': Significant Number of Students Failing to Connect to Remote Learning

'Cause for Alarm': Significant Number of Students Failing to Connect to Remote Learning

One-in-five kids per day on average in certain parts of Brooklyn had no interaction with school in the spring, a new study finds
New York City Schools to Close Thursday Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases

New York City Schools to Close Thursday Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases

After only eight weeks of in-person classes, New York City public school doors will be shuttered again with the coronavirus pandemic.

City to Install Wi-Fi in Homeless Shelters to Help Students With Remote Learning

The move comes after the city faced heavy criticism over its response to internet troubles plaguing students living in shelters
A Lack of Internet Leaves Brooklyn Students in Homeless Shelters Struggling With Online Learning

A Lack of Internet Leaves Brooklyn Students in Homeless Shelters Struggling With Online Learning

The Department of Education could face legal action if it doesn't address the internet issues students and families in shelters across the city are facing
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Calls For Free Tuition For All CUNY Community Colleges

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Calls For Free Tuition For All CUNY Community Colleges

The mayoral candidate’s new workforce development plan, which includes free tuition to CUNY community colleges, is designed to build an inclusive post-pandemic economy in New York.
Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Jessica Hyatt, 15, hopes to become the first African American female chess master