Program helps Bronx students get into top city high schools
Posted: Updated:A program at a Bronx public school is helping students get into the high school of their dreams.
P.S. 218 Hernandez Dual Language Magne in the Bronx has helped students through Project Step.
Project Step aims to help sixth- and eighth-graders moving on to high school and is organized by the non-profit group Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation.
The 125 students participating in the program get one-on-one sessions to prepare them for the New York City Specialized High School Admissions test.
Organizers of the program say last year, 70 percent of students in the program were accepted into top performing city high schools.
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Officials: Woman killed in Parkchester fire
Officials: Woman killed in Parkchester fire
A woman was killed and two others injured after a fire broke out inside of a Parkchester home.
A woman was killed and two others injured after a fire broke out inside of a Parkchester home.
Scattered showers, thunderstorms Wednesday
Scattered showers, thunderstorms Wednesday
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Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
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Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Group represents 80s-style fashion
Group represents 80s-style fashion
Group represents 80s-style fashion
A group is representing the 80s with fashion and a dedication to spinning hip-hop vinyl.
A group is representing the 80s with fashion and a dedication to spinning hip-hop vinyl.
Care for a Cause: National Preparedness Month
Care for a Cause: National Preparedness Month
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Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Celebrity Buzz: Rihanna, Jeffery Owens, Will Smith
Celebrity Buzz: Rihanna, Jeffery Owens, Will Smith
Business Briefs: Google, Amazon housing market, presidential vehicles
Business Briefs: Google, Amazon housing market, presidential vehicles
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Google is rolling out new features. Amazon invests into Plant Prefab. Secret Service rolls out new presidential vehicles.
Community development organization holds annual school fair
Community development organization holds annual school fair
A community development organization held its 16th annual school fair Tuesday to connect kids to top high schools throughout the city.
A community development organization held its 16th annual school fair Tuesday to connect kids to top high schools throughout the city.
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Best of the Bronx: Teacher, former student now working together
Best of the Bronx: Teacher, former student now working together
A Bronx man returned to the classroom to work alongside the teacher who taught him more than two decades ago.
A Bronx man returned to the classroom to work alongside the teacher who taught him more than two decades ago.
Fathers participate in annual ‘Dads Take Your Child to School Day’
Fathers participate in annual ‘Dads Take Your Child to School Day’
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Thousands of kids headed back to school Wednesday to start the new school year.
Back to School: Child psychology
Back to School: Child psychology
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Child psychologists say practice makes perfect when working with children and their new school year schedules.
Back to School: Staying safe at school
Back to School: Staying safe at school
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Safety is on the minds of many parents as children across the five boroughs prepare for the start of school next week.
Kids take hands on approach at Bronx science and technology workshop
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Sen. Klein aims to close sex offender loophole
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Mayor touts safest city school year on record
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Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
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Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Boogie Down Bites.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Things To Do
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Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
2018 Stadium Tours
2018 Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
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The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
