Education News – Bronx Times

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Zeta Charter Schools opens new elementary, middle school campus in the Bronx

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Lehman College named one of America’s best colleges by TIME magazine

By Steven Goodstein Conversation…

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Bronx School of Hip Hop gets $350K for new classroom equipment

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Riverdale Children’s Theatre helps Bronx students prepare for NYC performing arts high school auditions

By Jay Cole Conversation…

Opinion

Bronx Times Opinion | Bronx after-school programs can be a tool against chronic absenteeism

By Udai Tambar Conversation…

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Bronx nonprofits host back-to-school bash with free haircuts, backpacks at Bronx Music Hall

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Bronx School of Hip Hop, Bronx School of Arts and Exploration welcome their first class of students

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Embattled Bronx charter school holds first day of school amid legal challenges

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Arts & Entertainment

CUNY’s Lehman College just got a $1.15m investment in the arts to upgrade the Lovinger Theater

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

Princess Nokia will make her Lehman Center debut on Friday, September 4.

Princess Nokia, Ginuwine and more to perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts new season

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto brings ‘Big Mama’ energy to Bronx classroom for ‘Celebrity Substitute’

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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A week before classes start, NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels highlights priority to desegregate districts

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Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event

By Matthew McKay Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Bronx Community College celebrates 70 years with new ‘Bronx Renaissance 2031’ vision

By Rebecca Raghunath Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shares s’mores with children during a visit with Park Rangers and New Yorkers camping in Inwood Hill Park on Aug. 28, 2026. Mamdani announced Wednesday that New York City public schools will impose a one-year moratorium on most student-facing generative AI through eighth grade.

AMNY

AI gets a timeout: Mamdani puts one-year moratorium on generative AI for younger NYC students

Incoming freshman Mia Rivera prepares for her first year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice through workshops held by the BronxWorks' Center for Achieving Future Education's Summer Bridge program.

BronxWorks Summer Bridge program helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first year of college

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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