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Learn New York

Listen to the entire September 30, 1999 broadcast

Hollow are the Halls of P.S. 31
Parents protest closing of Public School 31 in the Bronx. By Thomas Loudon (2:42)

Overcrowding
Public schools remain overcrowded despite 109 million in federal and state dollars By Jordan Kronick (3:07)

Weschler to the Rescue
Bronx high schools get new superintendent. By Ivan O'Mahoney (3:07)

Leadership Team
Parents, teachers and administrators work together to create programs and influence curriculum and budget. By Marissa Kakoulas (2:57)

Muslim Schools
Muslims try to carve out a niche in the parochial school market. By Shayla Harris (2:54)

Teacher's College Writing
Chris Strathmann reports on a school where teachers say a new program is making a difference. (2:21)

Hispanic Women
A Washington Heights group tries to help Dominican women achieve economic independence. By Janelle Weber (2:59)

Med Arts
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine brings art from the Middle Ages to the children of today. By Deryl Davis (2:59)

Bilingual Education
Qin Lee looks at the pros and cons. (2:55)

Photo Teacher
Brooklyn middle school has one of the city's best photography programs. By Courtney Colavitas (2:59)

Harlem High School
City clones successful program. By Orna Livne (3:22)

Hunts Point Day Care
Lack of room at federally funded daycares affects welfare recipients who have returned to the workplace. By Lila Mills (2:53)

Entrepreneurial Assistance in the South Bronx
Adults in Mott Haven go to school to learn how to boost the economy of their community. By Lee Uehara (3:12)

Wildcat
Karine Barzegar examines one teacher's magic formula. (3:09)

P.S. 1 Museum
Long Island City afterschool program for students interested in pursuing the arts. By Sirin Thada (2:49)

Museum Team
A free alternative education program for children ages 7 to 18. By Alicia Zuckerman (2:45)

 

Executive Producer: Courtney Colavitas
Senior Producer/Editor: Chris Strathmann
Producers: Shayla Harris, Marisa Kakoulas, Qin Li, Orna Livne and Ivan O'Mahoney
Hosts: Lila Mills and Jordan Kronick
Newscasters: Janelle Weber andDeryl Davis
Studio Producers: Alicia Zuckerman andKarine Barzegar
Web Wizards: Lee Uehara andThomas Loudon
Advisors: Profs. : John Dinges, Elizabeth Dribben, Derwin Johnson and Gene Bryan Johnson