Carmen Farina Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Chancellor Fariña Kicks Off Summer In The City Registration From Harlem To Hollis

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that the registration period for this year’s Summer in the City (SITC) – which provides free, full-day summer programming for students in grades 2-12 – is now open.Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Appointed Richard A. Carranza As New York City’s Schools Chancellor

Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Richard A. Carranza as New York City’s next Schools Chancellor. Continue reading

Op-Ed: Co-Located Schools Transformed Into Campus Communities

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña Students learn best when there is collaboration between teachers, school staff and families.Continue reading

Op-Ed: Building Strong Schools Through Community Engagement

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña With over 50 years of experience as an educator, I know that it truly takes a village to deliver for students. In each school community, that village is made up of teachers, administrators, support staff, outside partners and of course, families. Continue reading

For Families From Harlem To Hollis Pre-K And 3-K Applications Open Today

Today, February 5, 2018, applications for free, full-day, high-quality 3-K for All and Pre-K for All seats will open for families.Continue reading

Op-Ed: Expanding Bilingual Programs For Our Youngest Learners From Harlem To Hollis

By Chancellor Carmen Fariña When it comes to our children’s education, the sooner we start the better. An extra year of education can change the course of a young life. Continue reading

Chancellor Fariña Announces 33 New Pre-K Dual Language Programs From Harlem To Hollis

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the launch of 33 new pre-K Dual Language programs across the City this fall, more than doubling the number of existing programs from 30 to 63. Continue reading

Chancellor Fariña Announces 51 Percent Increase In Number Of High School Juniors Taking SAT Exams

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced a record-high 61,800 high school juniors taking the SAT exam, a 51 percent increase from last year. Continue reading

Op-Ed: The Arts Are Here To Stay

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña

When I accepted the job of Chancellor, I knew right away that the arts would be a focal point of my tenure. Continue reading

The 2018 Pre-K Directory Now Available From Harlem To Hollis

The 2018 NYC Pre-K Directory is now available online and in print. Continue reading

Harlem ‘Sex Spa’ Principal Back On The job

NY Post reports that a Harlem principal yanked from his post earlier this year when he rewarded staffers by bringing them to a notorious Queens bathhouse is back on the job — and the city is fighting the decision in court.Continue reading

Op-Ed: A Closer Look Inside New York City Schools

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña

As an educator for 52 years, I know that all of our schools’ most important work happens in the classroom.Continue reading

Chancellor Fariña Announces Highest Ever Percentage Of Enrollment In College

Chancellor Carmen Fariña today released the 2016-17 School Quality Reports and announced New York City’s highest-ever postsecondary enrollment.Continue reading

Chancellor Farina Announces Reforms To Strengthen And Expand Anti-Bullying Program From Harlem To Hollis

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the launch of new anti-bullying initiatives to better serve students and families, and also ensure schools are providing safe and inclusive learning environments in every school building. Continue reading

Chancellor Fariña Announces Record Number Of Interpretation Services For Families

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that language access services for families from Harlem to Hollis tripled during the 2016-17 school year, compared to the previous year.Continue reading