Tag: high-school

CEC 26: Queens needs more specialized high school seats for local students

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Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community Education Council 26 (CEC 26) has approved a resolution urging the city to site a specialized high school at a school currently under construction on 88th Avenue in Jamaica in order to address a major shortfall of specialized schools in the borough. CEC 26 noted that Queens…

Southeast Queens educators and community groups seeking donations for back-to-school drives

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Aug. 23, 2024 by Athena Dawson As the back-to-school season begins, some teachers and local community groups are turning to GoFundMe for financial support. Three local fundraisers for students in various parts of southeast Queens aim to equip youngsters with quality school supplies. Below is a description of each of the fundraising initiatives.  Empower…