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School harder for you or your kids?

Students have returned to school this week and Eyewitness News wants to hear from you.  Who had it more difficult in school you or your kids?  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4 p.m.

NYC school system

A new poll shows most New Yorkers think the public school system has stagnated or declined since Mayor Michael Bloomberg took control of it nine years ago.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4 p.m.

 

Sex-Education in NYC schools

Mandatory sex-education classes are returning to New York City public schools for the first time in nearly two decades.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Should sex-ed be taught in the classroom or in the home? Post your comments (below) and your comments could appear on Eyewitness News.

Advice for incoming college freshman

College is a time of many firsts. It may the first time living with a roommate, living away from home, new independence and choices.  What advice would you give incoming freshman as they are about to get started on their college career? Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4 p.m.

Are school systems preparing your child for the 'real world'?

The school year is coming to an end and Eyewitness News wants to hear from you.  Do you think the local school systems are preparing your children for their future?  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4 p.m.

Is college necessary?

With college tuitions on the rise, Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Is college necessary to survive in this world?  How do you plan to pay for your child’s college?  Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News first at 4 p.m.

 

 

 

Cathie Black out as schools chancellor

Cathie Black is being replaced by as New York City's schools chancellor according to a Bloomberg administration official.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments below, and they could end up on Eyewitness News.  Stay with Eyewitness News and 7online.com for complete coverage on this breaking story.

Co-ed housing at Rutgers University

Rutgers University will offer a gender-neutral housing program in three dorms that aims to make the campus more inclusive for gay students. Starting this fall, all students can choose either male or female roommates under the pilot program.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Post your comments (below) and they could end up on Eyewitness News.  Tune in tonight to Eyewitness News for a full report.

New Schools Chancellor with no experience

Mayor Bloomberg named a top publishing executive with no background in education to head the NYC school system.  Eyewitness News wants to know what you think.  Are you happy with Bloomberg's selection of Cathie Black?  Send us your thoughts (by clicking below) and your comments could appear on Eyewitness News.

Suspending sexting teens

The New York City Department of Education is set to take action on sexting teens.  Under proposed new rules, public school students would be suspended up to 90 days for texting each other suggestive pictures or notes, even outside school hours.  Students can be booted cyberbullying.  Critics say the proposal is over the top and violates kids' rights.  

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