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Skylar is beginning 4th grade at @Ps140Q. Her mom, Rita Singh, says, "My heart is filled with pride, excitement, and hope for the year ahead. May this school year bring her wonderful friendships, exciting lessons, and countless opportunities to grow...I’ll be cheering for her".
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Kaiden Elliott is starting 4th grade this year at PS 327 in Brooklyn. His parents, Rondell Ellliott and Shandel Williams, say, "May this school year bring our son curiosity to explore, courage to grow, and confidence to discover how much he is capable of achieving.”
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Sydni Tavarez is excited to start 6th grade at @FDRPSMS34. Her mom is hoping she makes new friends and learns new material.
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Leylani Cruz is attending her senior year at @VanguardHSNYC. She hopes to do well academically in her last year of high school
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Tahraji Green started 1st grade at
@DemocracyPrep! Her grandma says Tahraji will do great this school year.
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Cameron Isaac is starting 6th grade at Excellence School for Boys. His mother is Cynthia Isaac says he's looking forward to doing well in middle school
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@StudentsFirstNY member Monalissa Gaither says her daughter, Dakota Gaither, who is starting 3rd grade at @LAD333X, loves teaching her mom how to do her homework
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Nathania Benette is starting 11th grade at @LIFEAcademy2018. Her mom, Shaquanda Wapples, hopes she aces her tests and homework and is prepared for her senior year
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April Blanding says her daughter Tiffany Joy, who is starting her sophomore year at @BHSEC, is aiming to make the honor roll this year
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bit.ly/4y8AThW Getting ready for the new school year? Free backpack and school supply giveaways are happening across NYC this September.
Here’s a helpful roundup for NYC families looking to get students ready for the first day.
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Brooklyn schools are making their mark! @BrooklynLatin ranked #1 statewide, while Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2 came in at #10, with a 94% graduation rate.
Great to see Brooklyn schools among New York’s best! bit.ly/3SqXFm4
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Great to be in Albany for @GovKathyHochul’s #SOTS! We’re ready to keep progress going by elevating parent choice, maintaining mayoral accountability & fostering district and charter collaboration. Every student deserves a seat at the table of opportunity. Let’s go! 📷
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We’re looking forward to working with the new @NYCMayor administration to ensure mayoral control best meets the needs of all students
Crystal McQueen-Taylor, ED of @StudentsFirstNY, says "This clarity is essential to driving progress for our children” bit.ly/49H6opV
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NYC families: Charter school applications for 2026–27 are open! Free, accessible, and open to all - apply to multiple schools with one form
Follow the link to apply
nyccharterschools.schoolmint… bit.ly/3NvSVbN
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bit.ly/4pnfzBm Congratulations to @StudentsFirstNY Executive Director Crystal McQueen-Taylor for being listed on @amNewYork and @PoliticsNYnews 2025 Nonprofit Power Players #AMNYPP
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As Mayor-elect Mamdani steps in, keeping strong school accountability with mayoral control should be a top priority. Families deserve transparency.
Check out @StudentsFirstNY Executive Director Crystal McQueen-Taylor's op-ed bit.ly/4pjYAzR
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bit.ly/3Xbqlhv Our kids can’t vote but we can! Secure their education futures. Click the link to find your polling place
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When @AOC gave @zetaschools Bronx charter students a Capitol tour during the shutdown, she didn’t see politics – she saw kids🙌
That’s the leadership NYC needs from our next mayor. Check out @StudentsFirstNY’s Crystal McQueen-Taylor op-ed in @amNewYork bit.ly/3J5Imuc
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Aria, daughter of LaToya Harris, is beginning Kindergarten at @imlcsbk. LaToya's aspirations are hoping thar Aria takes her joy, and curious, fun loving spirit into the classroom and continues her love for learning!
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Harlow Pressley, granddaughter of Howie Pressley, is starting off Kindergarten at @BeginWChildren!
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