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Everything you need to know about applying to Hunter College Elementary School for 2024
Hunter College Elementary School will open its application for September 2024 in late August 2023. Or maybe in September 2023. Even the official website doesn’t seem to know for sure. So while HCES scrambles to figure out what will be happening in the fall, we’re here to give families a head start on the process.…
The Unmuted’s back-to-school countdown
The countdown is on! We are just 15 days away from the first day of school on Thursday, Sept. 7. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything left to do before the kids return, here is a countdown checklist that we hope helps. Day 15 Gameplan time! By now, some families have finished all school…
Youth volunteer opportunities
Teen Reading Ambassador We’re bumping this up to the top since the deadline to apply is Aug. 17 The New York Public Library offers a Teen Reading Ambassador program for 10th through 12th graders to help develop job readiness and leadership skills. Students under 18 must have official working papers and be able to be at a…
What NYC’s new earlier school start times could mean for your student
Some New York City families were jolted recently when numerous public elementary, middle and high schools in all five boroughs unexpectedly announced they would be adjusting their hours of operation starting September 2023. Instead of opening their doors at 8:30 a.m., many were shifting to beginning instruction at 8:15 a.m. or even 8 a.m. A…
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