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Laurie Windsor (center) shown here receiving the Ronald Reagan Americanism Award from Brooklyn Conservative Party leaders Fran Vella Marrone and Jerry Kassar in 2014, says she will still be active in the community. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Windsor steps down from District 20 Community Education Council

The summer of 2017 marks the end of an era in the world of public school education in Bay Ridge. … Full Article

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Photo by Mary Frost

Jr. Explorers set up mini-museums at Brooklyn Borough Hall

Sheryl Chen will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

Bay Ridge grad wins Ronald Reagan Scholarship

Bestselling graphic novel writer George O’Connor demonstrates how to create illustrations for a book at the Community Book Fair at P.S. 24. Photo by Liz Koch

Brooklyn Book Fair a big hit at P.S. 24

PRE-K AND ELEMENTARY

Laurie Windsor (center) shown here receiving the Ronald Reagan Americanism Award from Brooklyn Conservative Party leaders Fran Vella Marrone and Jerry Kassar in 2014, says she will still be active in the community. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas

Windsor steps down from District 20 Community Education Council >

Photo by Mary Frost

Jr. Explorers set up mini-museums at Brooklyn Borough Hall >

Bestselling graphic novel writer George O’Connor demonstrates how to create illustrations for a book at the Community Book Fair at P.S. 24. Photo by Liz Koch

Brooklyn Book Fair a big hit at P.S. 24 >

The state Senate failed to extend mayoral control of the New York City school system, making it possible that the old Board of Education system with its 32 different local school boards could return. AP photo by Bebeto Matthews.

With failure of Albany to extend mayoral control of schools, school boards may come back to NYC >

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released a report on Wednesday outlining their proposals to eliminate disparities in gifted education in New York City. They presented their findings at Tweed Courthouse alongside task force members Steven Francisco (left) and Geneal Chacon (rear). Photo by Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP’s Office

BPs Adams, Diaz: Brooklyn and Bronx kids deserve equal access to Gifted & Talented school programs >

Councilmember Carlos Menchaca says he invited the Brooklyn Book Fair “to create a literary experience” for children at P.S. 24. Photo courtesy of Menchaca’s office

Brooklyn Book Fair to host literary celebration at P.S. 24 >

JUNIOR HIGH / HIGH SCHOOL

Adelphi Academy Head of School Iphigenia Romanos presents the “Head's Award" to Class of 2017 Valedictorian Nicole Fabian. Photo courtesy of Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn

Adelphi Class of 2017 boasts 100% college acceptance rate >

Fontbonne students Lauren O'Keefe and Kaylin O'Malley help paint trash cans in the Dominican Republic to bring awareness to the importance of proper garbage disposal. Photo courtesy of Fontbonne Hall Academy

Fontbonne students take dream trip to Dominican Republic >

The state Senate failed to extend mayoral control of the New York City school system, making it possible that the old Board of Education system with its 32 different local school boards could return. AP photo by Bebeto Matthews.

With failure of Albany to extend mayoral control of schools, school boards may come back to NYC >

Bishop Kearney High School has sent a team to the Relay for Life event for 10 years. This year’s team braved a heavy rainstorm to raise money for cancer research. Photo courtesy of Bishop Kearney High School

Bishop Kearney team raises $4,000 for cancer research >

On Tuesday, city Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina outlined a plan to increase diversity in schools, including many in Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of the NYC Department of Education

Fariña launches plan to desegregate NYC public schools >

Valedictorian Jasmine Chin is enrolling in Stony Brook University. But first, she will attend the Google Summer Institute. Photos courtesy of Bishop Kearney High School

Bishop Kearney’s top grads head to Yale, Stony Brook >

Sheryl Chen will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

Bay Ridge grad wins Ronald Reagan Scholarship >

Glenn Braica hopes a fresh crop of recruits and some returning talent help St. Francis Brooklyn rebounds from a dismal 2016-17 campaign. Photo courtesy of SFC Athletics

St. Francis men's basketball hopes recruits can help turn tide >

In this Jan. 9 file photo, Linda Sarsour, co-chair of the Women's March on Washington, speaks during an interview in New York. The Muslim-American activist spoke at a college commencement ceremony in New York City on Thursday, despite protests from critics who don't like her views on Israel. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File

Muslim activist critical of Israel is cheered at graduation >

Rendering courtesy of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment

LIU-Brooklyn Paramount Theatre renovation to begin this fall >

Holocaust survivor Sally Frishberg emphasizes talks with English class students at the College of Staten Island. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Midwood Holocaust survivor shares her story with Staten Island students >

From left: Kevin Douglas, co-director of policy and advocacy for United Neighborhood Houses; Councilmember and Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca; and Brooklyn Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna at the Borough Hall rally. Eagle photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Immigrant, advocate groups rally at Borough Hall to protest proposed education cuts >

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Graduating veteran entrepreneurs pose with diplomas and NYU Tandon staff. Eagle photos by Andy Katz

NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering offers veterans a leg up on startups >

Sammraa Mashrah started out as a student in the English class but made rapid progress and became an instructor. Photo courtesy of HeartShare Human Services

HeartShare offers English lessons to immigrants >

State Sen. Marty Golden (left) and OBT Executive Director Randolph Peers congratulate Kathryn Wylde. Photos courtesy of OBT

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow honors Kathryn Wylde at fall gala >

Bonnie Sandler presents her father, Brooklyn native Jack Koolik, with his Honorary HS Diploma at age 90 during Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School graduation ceremony in Jacksonville, Florida. Photos courtesy of WJXT NewsJax4.

Brooklyn native Jack Koolik receives HS diploma in Jacksonville at 90 >

Councilmember Chaim Deutsch (right) congratulates students at the English language class during his recent visit. Photo courtesy Deutsch’s office

Deutsch praises Shorefront Council’s English classes >

HOPE program graduates. HOPE program photo

Levin, other Brooklyn notables celebrate HOPE graduates >

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