Bronx Notes: Free Bronx Youth Journalism Program (Applications Due Feb. 1)

Bronx Youth Heard, the free after-school youth journalism program run by the Norwood News, is now accepting applications for the spring semester. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1.

Students and Parents Prepare for Yellow Bus Service Strike

Parents and students should be sure to prepare for a hectic morning as the school bus drivers’ union schedules their strike for tomorrow. The Department of Education has released alternatives to getting students to school in the wake of the strike and Norwood News is working hard to make it as smooth as any another Wednesday morning.

Bronx Youth Heard Accepting Applications Now! (Deadline Feb. 1)

The Norwood News is running a free journalism after-school program for high school students called Bronx Youth Heard.

DeWitt Clinton High School: History in the Taking?

Struggling DeWitt Clinton High School’s rich past is cited as a reason to keep the venerable Bronx institution intact.

Bronx Notes: Mentoring Program for Students

The Young Scholars Immersion Program, a program coordinated by Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and Manhattan College, provides year-round mentoring and enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged students in the Bronx. The program is currently seeking more high school applicants. Students get the chance to visit college campuses, participate in writing and study workshops and get constant support from tutors at the College’s Center for Academic Success. For more information, contact Neil Bogan at nbogan@khcc-nyc.org or call (718) 884-0700 ext. 116.

The Year in Schools: Northwest Bronx Schools Struggle to Stay Intact

Despite a re-invigorated staff and the implementation of several new programs designed for improvement, the future of Junior High School 80 looked dim at the beginning of 2012.

Strong Crowd Comes Out to ‘Save’ Clinton High School

School spirit was loud and clear last Thursday night when students, teachers, alumni and members of the community rallied together to “save” DeWitt Clinton High School after the Department of Education handed the school its second consecutive “F” on its 2011-2012 progress report, which could lead to major changes at the school or possible closure.

Editorial: Koppell Has Solution to ‘Ridiculous’ Situation

Councilman Oliver Koppell was fired up during last week’s Bronx Community Board 7 meeting, aiming his ire at the Department of Education for its handling of the capping issue at PS 340 (see story here).

PS 340 Parents in Uproar Over Transfers

Parents, local activists and elected officials are upset with the Department of Education’s decision to transfer an entire class of kindergarteners from PS 340 in the middle of the semester to another school — a move parents say would severely inconvenience them and their children.