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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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