News & Highlights
In the News
Harlem Community School District 5 schools and educators in the news and recognized publicly.
This page highlights the schools, students, and educators of District 5 featured in the press and celebrated by the broader community. For upcoming events and showcases, visit the calendar and Galleries & Showcases.
- ArticleThe New York Times
A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City
March 2025Read ↗ - VideoYouTube · with Sonya Douglass
How Black Studies Is Launching in NYC Public Schools
Featuring: Principal Verdiner, PS 517 Teachers College Community School
23:07Watch ↗ - ArticleThe 74
Gallery: New York City Debuts Nation's First K-12 Black Studies Curriculum
Read ↗ - VideoTODAY
How Keke Palmer Supports Young Women With Arts and Mentorship
Featuring: PS/MS 161 Don Pedro Albizu Campos & PS 318 Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
Watch ↗ - VideoGood Morning America
Helping Young Girls Dream Big
Featuring: PS/MS 161 Don Pedro Albizu Campos & PS 318 Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
3:22 segmentWatch ↗ - VideoPIX11
NYC Students Learn Black History, Culture Through New Pilot Program
Featuring: PS 125 The Ralph Bunche School
Watch ↗ - VideoFox News
NYC's School Attendance
Featuring: PS 36 Margaret Douglas
Watch ↗ - VideoABC News (WABC-TV 7)
Literacy for Life
Featuring: NYCPS Chancellor Banks & Ms. Yunusi, PS 175 Henry H. Garnet
30-min special; PS 175 featured 0:00–6:56Watch ↗ - VideoCBS News
Checking In on NYC's New Phonics-Based Reading Program
Featuring: Principal Leopold & Ms. Solis, PS 125 Ralph Bunche
3:05Watch ↗ - VideoCBS News
Staff at Harlem School Gets Special Surprise
Featuring: Principal Verdiner, PS 517 Teachers College Community School
4:52Watch ↗ - ArticleColumbia Neighbors
Reimagining Education in Harlem: Community School District 5 Superintendent Sean L. Davenport
Read ↗ - ArticleColumbia Spectator
Harlem Community School District 5 Hosts Annual State of the District Address
February 2024Read ↗ - ArticleColumbia Spectator
District 5 Launches Early Childhood Teacher Leader MECCA Groups
November 2023Read ↗ - ArticleColumbia Spectator
Harlem Celebrates Launch of “Culturally Responsive and Affirming Social-Emotional Leadership” Expansion Project
October 2023Read ↗ - ArticleExecutive Leadership Institute
ELI Partners With Community School District 5 on CRASEL Expansion
Read ↗ - ArticleUnited Federation of Teachers
Enrollment Drive Saves Harlem School's Funding
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