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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Bronx middle-school teacher motivates with musical teaching method
Bronx middle-school teacher motivates with musical teaching method
A special-education teacher at the Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology decided to help her students remember her lessons through song.
A special-education teacher at the Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology decided to help her students remember her lessons through song.
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
NYC students protesting gun violence walk out of class
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Hundreds of students advocating gun reform walked out of class across New York City Friday.
Bronx engineering students create water filtration system for school in Puerto Rico
Bronx engineering students create water filtration system for school in Puerto Rico
Engineering college students in the Bronx have created a water filtration system to help aid a school in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Engineering college students in the Bronx have created a water filtration system to help aid a school in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Lehman students return from enlightening trip to Cuba
Lehman students return from enlightening trip to Cuba
Forty-six Lehman College students say their spring break trip to Cuba was an experience they will never forget.
Forty-six Lehman College students say their spring break trip to Cuba was an experience they will never forget.
Forty-six Lehman College students say their spring break trip to Cuba was an experience they will never forget.
12 on Health: School program teaches Bronx teens about Alzheimer’s
12 on Health: School program teaches Bronx teens about Alzheimer’s
High school students in the Bronx are taking part in an Alzheimer’s initiative program.
High school students in the Bronx are taking part in an Alzheimer’s initiative program.
Bronx principal gives millennials a chance to give back
Bronx principal gives millennials a chance to give back
A Bronx woman is providing the opportunity for millennials to give back to people in other countries.
A Bronx woman is providing the opportunity for millennials to give back to people in other countries.
A Bronx woman is providing the opportunity for millennials to give back to people in other countries.
Federal lawsuit aims to block Crotona Academy closure
Federal lawsuit aims to block Crotona Academy closure
Parents and teachers have filed a federal lawsuit to block the planned shutdown of Crotona Academy High School.
Parents and teachers have filed a federal lawsuit to block the planned shutdown of Crotona Academy High School.
Parents and teachers have filed a federal lawsuit to block the planned shutdown of Crotona Academy High School.
Best of the Bronx: Community center helps children with special needs
Best of the Bronx: Community center helps children with special needs
A Bronx community center's after school program is helping children with special needs.
A Bronx community center's after school program is helping children with special needs.
Meeting addresses parking issues at Maritime College
Meeting addresses parking issues at Maritime College
SUNY Maritime College students and staff members, as well as community residents, sought solutions to the parking program around Pennyfield Avenue at a meeting hosted by the Schuyler Hill Civic Association Tuesday night.
SUNY Maritime College students and staff members, as well as community residents, sought solutions to the parking program around Pennyfield Avenue at a meeting hosted by the Schuyler Hill Civic Association Tuesday night.
NYC schools chancellor continues tour to meet students
NYC schools chancellor continues tour to meet students
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is continuing his tour to meet public school students throughout the city.
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is continuing his tour to meet public school students throughout the city.
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is continuing his tour to meet public school students throughout the city.
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is continuing his tour to meet public school students throughout the city.
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3-alarm fire breaks out inside Fordham stores
3-alarm fire breaks out inside Fordham stores
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire in the Bronx Tuesday.
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire in the Bronx Tuesday.
Police: Robbery suspect placed man with walker in chokehold
Police: Robbery suspect placed man with walker in chokehold
A man is accused of two chokehold robberies inside of the same Bronx building, police say.
A man is accused of two chokehold robberies inside of the same Bronx building, police say.
Storefront collapses in Soundview shopping center
Storefront collapses in Soundview shopping center
A storefront collapsed Monday in a Soundview shopping center, forcing dozens of people to evacuate.
A storefront collapsed Monday in a Soundview shopping center, forcing dozens of people to evacuate.
A storefront collapsed Monday in a Soundview shopping center, forcing dozens of people to evacuate.
Minivan fatally strikes 8-year-old boy in Williamsbridge
Minivan fatally strikes 8-year-old boy in Williamsbridge
A car struck and killed a young boy on East 215th Street in Williamsbridge Monday evening.
A car struck and killed a young boy on East 215th Street in Williamsbridge Monday evening.
A car struck and killed a young boy on East 215th Street in Williamsbridge Monday evening.
Boogie Down Bites: Hibachi Grill
Boogie Down Bites: Hibachi Grill
The Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet on East 161st Street allows its patrons to run the show.
The Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet on East 161st Street allows its patrons to run the show.
The Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet on East 161st Street allows its patrons to run the show.
TLC drivers voice safety concerns amid wave of violence
TLC drivers voice safety concerns amid wave of violence
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission drivers got the chance to voice their concerns Monday about rules and safety amid a wave of violence against drivers in the Bronx.
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission drivers got the chance to voice their concerns Monday about rules and safety amid a wave of violence against drivers in the Bronx.
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission drivers got the chance to voice their concerns Monday about rules and safety amid a wave of violence against drivers in the Bronx.
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission drivers got the chance to voice their concerns Monday about rules and safety amid a wave of violence against drivers in the Bronx.
Judge denies order of protection for school stabbing suspect
Judge denies order of protection for school stabbing suspect
Lawyers for the teen accused of killing a classmate and injuring another asked a judge for an order of protection against the victim's family Monday.
Lawyers for the teen accused of killing a classmate and injuring another asked a judge for an order of protection against the victim's family Monday.
Waffle House slaying suspect arrested after massive manhunt
Waffle House slaying suspect arrested after massive manhunt
The suspect in a quadruple homicide at a Nashville Waffle House was taken into custody Monday, police said.
The suspect in a quadruple homicide at a Nashville Waffle House was taken into custody Monday, police said.
#N12BX: New royal baby
#N12BX: New royal baby
Prince George and Princess Charlotte now have a new baby brother.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte now have a new baby brother.
12 on Health: Bronx woman receives lifesaving epilepsy implant
12 on Health: Bronx woman receives lifesaving epilepsy implant
A Bronx woman has received a new brain implant to help combat her epilepsy.
A Bronx woman has received a new brain implant to help combat her epilepsy.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Royal families around the world
Royal families around the world
Britain is not the only country with a vast royal family, did you know that there are over two dozen royal families in the world? News 12 compiled a gallery of some of their members.
Britain is not the only country with a vast royal family, did you know that there are over two dozen royal families in the world? News 12 compiled a gallery of some of their members.
Britain is not the only country with a vast royal family, did you know that there are over two dozen royal families in the world? News 12 compiled a gallery of some of their members.
Britain is not the only country with a vast royal family, did you know that there are over two dozen royal families in the world? News 12 compiled a gallery of some of their members.
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.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
Guide: Baseball stadiums
Guide: Baseball stadiums
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
