Primary Education

Mar. 2, 2026

Baldwin Second Graders Raise Over $1,200 for Charity with 'Lemon-Aide' Stand

The student-run lemonade stand taught economics lessons while supporting a local nonprofit for children with special needs.

Mar. 2, 2026

NYC Spends Millions on Preschools That Never Opened

Dozens of planned sites remain unused, leaving families on long waitlists

Mar. 1, 2026

Manhasset Elementary Schools Host 'Guess Who's Coming to Read?' Events

Community members from diverse backgrounds visit classrooms to share their love of reading with students.

Feb. 28, 2026

Harrison School District Considers Universal Pre-K with New State Funding

Hochul's proposal to increase pre-K funding could finally bring free preschool to the community.

Feb. 28, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Opens Upper East Side Child Center

New 3-K and Pre-K facility adds over 130 seats in District 2

Feb. 27, 2026

New York Proposal Would Protect Daily Recess for Elementary Kids

A new bill aims to mandate at least 30 minutes of recess per day for elementary students across the state.

Feb. 27, 2026

Patch AM: MED - Evening Book Fair and 10 more events

You won't want to miss Anthony Robustiano on the Fire Island Patch calendar

Feb. 26, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Urges Pre-K, 3-K Sign-Ups Before Deadline

Mayor highlights free early childhood education programs as application period nears close

Feb. 25, 2026

NYC 3-K, Pre-K Programs See Fewer Applications Than Last Year

Mayor Mamdani's outreach blitz fails to meet application goal with deadline looming

Feb. 25, 2026

NYC Schools Reopen After Blizzard Despite Concerns

Mayor defends decision amid criticism from Staten Island officials and low attendance

Feb. 25, 2026

Brooklyn Preschools Prepare Kids for Kindergarten

Licensed centers focus on social skills alongside academics to ease transition to elementary school.

Feb. 25, 2026

NYC Teacher Criticizes Mayor's Decision to Keep Schools Open During Blizzard

Elana Rabinowitz says Mamdani's order put students and staff at risk by forcing them to travel in dangerous conditions.

Feb. 24, 2026

NYC Public Schools Reopen After Historic Blizzard

Mayor defends decision despite concerns from some officials and families

Feb. 21, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Announces Opening of New UES Preschool

Facility will double pre-K and quadruple 3K capacity in the 10065 ZIP code

Feb. 14, 2026

Harley School Showcases Student Creativity at Annual Event

Hands-on learning projects from all grade levels on display at Rochester school

Feb. 14, 2026

Menand's Student Headed to Regional Spelling Bee

8th grader Mohamed Elhadi wins school competition, will represent district at regional event

Feb. 13, 2026

Glen Cove School District Celebrates New Science Labs with STREAM Night

Community gathers for ribbon-cutting and interactive science activities at high school event.

Feb. 12, 2026

Herricks Students Celebrate Creativity and Connection on Global Play Day

Center Street Elementary School joins worldwide initiative to promote unstructured, screen-free play

Feb. 12, 2026

Hicksville Elementary Celebrates 2026 Olympics

Students hold opening ceremony with flags, torch, and lessons on Olympic traditions

Feb. 12, 2026

Massapequa School Rallies for Annual Souper Bowl Food Drive

Berner Middle School's Chiefs Challenge Club organizes successful donation campaign to benefit Long Island Cares food bank.