If you could spend all day with books in New York City, where would you go? Of course the library and many bookstores come to mind, but in the Fall there is the Brooklyn Book Festival! This event is celebrated… Continue Reading
Book lovers, mark your calendars! Every year, around the end of September, New York City celebrates the love of reading and the writers who give us our favorite stories with the Brooklyn Book Festival. Despite its title, it spans all… Continue Reading
Despite all the attacks on DEI and diversity initiatives in America, the month of February is a proud time because of Black History Month. Founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to recognize the accomplishments of black people,… Continue Reading
Dr. Brian Jones is a former New York City teacher and Associate Director of Education at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. His new book Black History is For Everyone is another resource displaying the importance of black… Continue Reading
Pets are adorable creatures who require love, patience, and understanding. How does a New York City Public School guidance counselor find the time to run a pet business taking care of our furry friends while working with students? This may… Continue Reading
Hilda Rodriguez is not only a guidance counselor in Jamaica, Queens, she also is the owner of a pet caretaking business called Aunt Hilda. One would think these two worlds would not meet since students and pets are two different… Continue Reading
As with every school district around the country, it was difficult returning back to a five day-a-week school schedule after remote learning, massive staff shortages, inconsistent health guidelines, the resurgence of Covid-19, the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, and other… Continue Reading
Hallpassbreak is back with its fourth season! This school year was filled with many ups and downs, but to every educator who survived this school year…Congratulations! Jordan Peele’s latest horror film Nope may have made us reconsider looking to… Continue Reading
Just like summer, season four of HallPassBreak is back in full swing! Jordan Peele’s latest horror film “Nope” may make you question if it is safe to look at the sky. Have no fear! Two Astrophysicists, Dr. Ramon Lopez and… Continue Reading
Happy New Year! As we reflect on all that has happened in education so far, we look back to August 2021 when schools across the nation were opening before NYC schools did in September. Just as the school year began,… Continue Reading