Back To School News – Bronx Times

EXCLUSIVE: Newly appointed NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits Bronx school where he began teaching career

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

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How one charter school in the South Bronx uses self-care and practice tests to boost scores

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

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Laptop giveaway at Bronx Community College aims to tackle borough’s digital divide

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

The Kingsbridge community in the Northwest Bronx celebrated on Sunday the grand opening of the Kingsbridge Library's Sunday hours with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Kingsbridge Library launches Sunday hours with community celebration

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

Joyful children rush down the hallway, backpacks bouncing, eager to learn

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Op-Ed | What to know to ensure your child succeeds as they head back to school

The City Council celebrated adding service to an additional 11 branches of public libraries across the city, including the Mott Haven, Kingsbridge and Baychester branches in the Bronx.

Arts & Entertainment

Three Bronx libraries expand to 7-day service starting in September

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Here’s where to get free backpacks in NYC before first day of school Sept. 5

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Back to school: Commanding Officer of NYPD School Safety Division talks new protocols, youth employment initiative

Snow day tradition over for NYC public school children

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Snowed out: New York City public schools scrap all future snow days, Chancellor Banks says

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Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation partners with AT&T to distribute backpacks to children in the west Bronx

By Bronx Times Conversation…

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