This fall a larger than usual number of new faces will join the 2019-2020 Townsend Harris faculty. The number of hired teachers has doubled since last year, from four to eight. The Humanities department...

Summer: it’s the time for going out and having fun or just staying home with some Netflix. No matter the occasion, these trends should definitely play a part in what you wear (or choose not to wear). Best 1....

This summer, the Department of Education has held meetings across the city to receive feedback to proposed changes to NYC school disciplinary codes. Changes suggest a shift from stricter punishments...

The highly anticipated season three of the original Netflix series Stranger Things was released this past Independence Day. The conclusion of the season left fans of the show heartbroken, confused and...

In June, the New York City Department of Education released Guidelines to Support Transgender and Gender Expansive Students in order to promote a school atmosphere of mutual respect.  The guidelines...

Are you hungry this summer? Here's some food ideas for you if your wallet is empty or if it's loaded! If you're feeling adventurous, try a restaurant. If you want to keep it simple, try a DIY. These...

Over the summer, Queens College offers a Summer Camp program for kids from ages 5 to 14. As The Classic reported in March, the program has recently started hiring high school students as counselors....

Famed actor Cameron Boyce, who starred in multiple movies and TV shows such as Jessie and the Descendants movies, tragically passed away at the age of 20 in his Los Angeles, California residence on July...

By The Classic Summer Team The New York City Department of Education has enacted a free summer meals program available to over 1.1 million minors citywide. The Summer Meals Program offers breakfast...