Patricia Willens appears in the following:
De Blasio Says to Tackle Inequities, School Kids Must Go Back to the Basics
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
The mayor outlines a broad plan to raise the performance and offerings at all New York City schools, regardless of zip code.
Bicycles, Breathing and Bridges: A Toxic Trio?
Thursday, September 10, 2015
One of the first volunteers for WNYC's 'Bicycle Brigade' monitors the air by wearing an elaborate outfit during her daily commute.
Is Improving Secular Education in Yeshivas a Matter of Money?
Thursday, September 10, 2015
If the government wants better secular education in yeshivas, many in the hasidic community believe it should foot the bill. But that may not be legal, or wise.
Mayor de Blasio Heads Back to School, Too
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
Mayor Bill de Blasio used the first day of school to tout pre-k, community schools and helping teachers do a better job. Some of the kids he visited were into the play table.
As Hasidic Community Thrives, Secular Education Declines
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
New York City's Hasidic community has built a self-sufficient world in many ways. Graduates from yeshivas have few marketable skills, but community members say it’s worth it. Here’s why.
Councilman Wants Hasidic Yeshivas to Teach by the Books
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Many Orthodox Jewish boys graduate high school without basic skills in math and English, in clear violation of education laws. For the first time, city officials are investigating.
New York City Students Make Modest Gains on State Tests; Opt-Outs Triple
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Students in grades three through eight performed slightly better on the 2015 English and math tests than the year before. See how your school scored.
From NY State, With Love: Try Your Kid's Standardized Test Questions
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Half of the test questions given to New York students in the third through eighth grades are out. We share a few with you in case you want to stretch those brain muscles a bit.
De Blasio Panel Offers Blueprint for School Discipline Reforms
Thursday, July 23, 2015
As New York City moves from suspending students in favor of keeping them in school, change has been uneven across the system. Now, a high-level team outlines what should happen next.
White House Opens Its Doors to Local College-Bound Teens
Thursday, July 23, 2015
The First Lady hosted a day-long workshop on college to help students from around the country understand the challenges that await them.
Report: Too Many NYC Schools Lack College-Prep Science, Math
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Thirty nine percent of New York City high schools do not offer standard college-prep courses in math and science, according to a new report.
For Profit Schools Respond to New Rules from Feds
Monday, July 06, 2015
The Obama Administration's new rules target for profit colleges whose students are burdened with too much debt.
Big-Name Celebs Assigned to Boost Arts Ed in NYC Schools
Wednesday, June 03, 2015
Marc Anthony. Misty Copeland. Paula Abdul. Edward Norton. They're assigned to help troubled middle and elementary schools turn things around with arts programming.
City Chef Freshens Up School Lunch Food
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
New York City schools serve about 950,000 meals a day — breakfast, lunch and after-school. But it's the little things that occupy the city's top chef, like the plates.
A Mom Who Got So Mad She Got an Education Degree
Monday, June 01, 2015
Lorraine Hexstall was angry about the way her son was being treated in school. While she struggled to help him, she also decided nobody should have to experience the same ordeal.
How to Choose the Right College
Friday, April 24, 2015
It's deadline time for students accepted to college for the fall. A high school senior and a college advisor share their views on choosing the right school.
Educators Go Silent on State Tests, More Than Last Year
Friday, April 17, 2015
Concerns about the state tests may be legion, or they may comprise a small fraction of public opinion. We don't know because most educators are too nervous to talk about them.
Being 12: The Year Everything Changes for Kids, Schools, Tech, Bodies
Friday, March 13, 2015
Download this special program on why 12 matters so much. It's a "hot mess" of change. Hear straight from New York City kids — and a few adults — on Being 12.
What a Brand Would Give to Be a Tween Girl’s Friend
Friday, March 13, 2015
As tampon boxes come with comforting factoids and lingerie ads boast “No Photoshop” images, advertisers are crafting a message of female empowerment. And it’s selling.
Meet the Teachers Crazy Enough to Teach Middle School
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Sure, teacher turnover is higher in New York City middle schools than at elementary or high schools. But for those who stick around there's the potential for a very big payoff.
