Megan McGibney

2 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

It was a day of history and excitement as P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini in Gravesend marked its 100th anniversary on June 4. The celebration inlcuded extensive intrior and exterior decorations, the school's small orchestra welcoming parents and guests in the front lobby, a photo exhibit in the cafeteria showcasing each of P.S. 216's ten decades and more. The celebration included a morning assembly that included about 200 parents, alumni and former principals.

2 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Megan McGibney

Twenty years after she began the Asian Women Giving Circle, Hali Lee is ready to tell her story about being a philanthropist. In her newly released book, “The Big We,” Lee talks about the importance of community during tough times and how it is time for society to no longer rely on billionaires to change society. The knowledge she shares stems from her childhood. Born in South Korea and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Lee and her brother were one of the very few Asians at school.

3 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

A Flatbush elementary school will gain a new annex that will serve students with autism and other disabilities this fall. The Department of Education said it will open District 17's first-ever inclusive early childhood education center at 1070 Flatbush Ave. as an annex to P.S. 6. The center will be for students in general education classes as well as those with autism and other disabilities, from pre-K through second grade.

1 month ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

There are 12 Democrats running for New York City mayor this election. Among them is Whitney Tilson, an investor, nonprofit founder, and education reform advocate who describes himself as a "pro-business Democrat." "I want to be the mayor of entrepreneurship and fostering investment," Tilson said.

1 month ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

For the first time in 125 years, Greenpoint is getting a new school, but the planned location is giving some residents pause, as it sits close to a state Superfund site. The School Construction Authority (SCA) last month that a 450-seat elementary school will be located at 257 Franklin St. This school, to be part of District 14, looks to meet the enrollment demands along the Greenpoint waterfront, which has added several high rise residential buildings in recent years.