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PEP Greenlights PS/MS8 “Split” In Unanimous Vote

By on November 29, 2018 1:09 am in 11201, Brooklyn Heights, Education, Kids, P.S. 8, Parents

As previously reported, the Office of District Planning introduced two proposals on October 12th to “split” P.S. 8 from M.S. 8. Currently, the schools are located at two sites but share a budget, Principal and other essential personnel and services. During testimony at two joint public hearings, the plans received praise from teachers, parents and […]

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D13 CEC Hosts Electeds and Journalists for Forum on School Desgregation

By on May 15, 2017 1:37 am in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Education, Events, Kids, Neighborhoods, Parents, schools, Vinegar Hill

Studies show that for all its diversity, NYC has one of the most segregated public school systems in the country.  Almost two academic years after the re-zoning of P.S. 8 and P.S. 307, the District 13 Community Education Council will hold an important forum on Tuesday evening (May 16th) as part of its scheduled calendar […]

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P.S. 8 Overcrowding Update: Community Engagement Meeting with DOE Tonight

By on May 13, 2015 11:56 am in Brooklyn Heights, Education, News, schools

As previously reported, a Community Engagement meeting with the NYC Department of Education is taking place tonight. The meeting is being held by the District 13 CEC in conjunction with State Senator Daniel Squadron, Councilmember Steve Levin and Assemblyperson Jo Anne Simon.  The gathering is scheduled for 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm in the Library […]

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