Yasmeen Khan appears in the following:
NYC Parents Go Shopping for Kindergarten
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Many parents of four-year-olds are filling their days with information sessions and school tours in an effort to find a classroom that’s just right for their child.
Here's the List of New Dual Language Programs
Thursday, January 15, 2015
New York City families who want their children to learn another language will have more public school options in the fall.
Students Thrilled About End to Cell Phone Ban? Not Necessarily.
Thursday, January 08, 2015
For the New York City students who admit to little self control, allowing cell phones in high school spells trouble. They'd rather not have daytime access to their tempting screens.
Six NYC Charter Schools Join Pre-K Expansion
Friday, July 11, 2014
The first batch of charter schools to offer pre-k in New York City will hold lotteries at the end of the month for nearly 200 seats.
'Innovation' Schools Get a Chance to Shake Up the Rules
Monday, July 07, 2014
Dozens of city schools will have the freedom to stray from the rules this fall in the name of innovation.
Drawing New School District Lines in 'The Lost Peninsula'
Monday, July 07, 2014
In a small section of Jackson Heights sits the 'lost peninsula,' an oddball zone where kids must change schools across district lines twice before the sixth grade.
The Final Push to Graduation
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Danielle Motindabeka has overcome incredible odds to succeed in the United States—she has learned English and made a home here. She tried very hard to graduate high school, and the la...
School Data Show Student Churn in Early Years
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Overall enrollment in the New York City schools fluctuates slightly from year to year, but data show that many students who start early in the school are not the ones finishing.
NYC Tweaks How it Reports School Crowding
Friday, June 27, 2014
NYC school communities concerned about overcrowding and connoisseurs of obscure technical reports take note: the next version of the "blue book" is out.
The High School Finale: Graduation Day
Friday, June 27, 2014
On Thursday, 46 students from West Brooklyn Community High School graduated. As Principal Gloria Rosario said: "Some students just need a push through the graduation door."
Determined to Graduate: 'You’re Going to See Me on That Stage'
Thursday, June 26, 2014
It was a battle to the end for Paula Dinh. After years of skipping class and other bad habits, followed by a big push to change her ways, Paula finds out if she finally earned a high ...
Farewell School Days. Hello Summer.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Students and school staff of the New York City public schools will call it a year on Thursday, and welcome two months of summer vacation.
Tentative Agreement Reached on Changes to Teacher Evaluation System
Thursday, June 19, 2014
If test scores alone lead to a poor rating, teachers could get a temporary pass. Plus, school overcrowding in New York City gets some help from lawmakers.
School Counselor Relies on Message That Worked for Him
Thursday, June 19, 2014
A counselor for high school students with attendance issues says he hammers his message home, again and again: "This is something you can change. So get on your grind and go hard. You...
New Workday Rules Focus On Teacher Planning and Prep
Friday, June 13, 2014
The city and teachers union are betting that additional time set aside for teachers to hone their craft and work collaboratively will pay off for students.
Gates Foundation: Wait to Tie Student Performance to High-Stakes Decisions
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for more time before student test scores are tied to high-stakes decisions for students and teachers.
Demand Outstrips Supply for NYC Pre-K Seats
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Fewer than half of the students applying to pre-k in a NYC public school got their first-choice match, and many got no match at all. The mayor is urging families to apply to community...
NYC Unveils Next Wave of Pre-K Seats
Friday, May 30, 2014
New York City parents now have thousands of new options for full-day pre-kindergarten as the city progresses towards its goal of offering a total of 53,000 pre-k seats this fall.
Early Childhood Teachers Come to the Defense of Play
Thursday, May 29, 2014
There’s broad consensus that pre-k students need to play to learn. But many educators say playtime is already getting kicked aside in kindergarten classrooms — and they fear the downw...
All Metrics on Deck For Pre-K Expansion
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
As city officials embark on the expansion of full-day pre-kindergarten, they have tossed around the word "quality" quite a lot. A deputy mayor in charge of pre-k explains how the city...
