Podcast: Remembering Srini, a Leader in a Hidden Corner of New York
A profile of a patient at the now defunct Goldwater Hospital on Roosevelt Island who, despite being a paraplegic, tirelessly advocated for the needs of other patients.
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A Voice for Afghan Women
Woman for Afghan Woman, a community center in Flushing, provides English classes and counseling services for woman.
India Home: A Home Away from Home
India Home, started in 2008 within senior centers, provides both spiritual and social activities for the South Asian diaspora.
Making Cheese for Peace
A twinning event in New Jersey brings together Muslims and Jews to build relationships and dispel misconceptions between two faiths.
Should Immigrant Kids Whose Second Language is English Have Extra Time to Finish School?
Recent immigrants have difficulty learning English in four years to pass the English Regents exam necessary for graduation. A professor of linguistics offers suggestions.
Toastmasters: A Lesson in Public Speaking
Toastmasters, a class at the Lower East Side Preparatory High School, helps immigrant students master English and public speaking.
Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Helps Struggling Students
Tutoring by peers can be an effective model especially when students are shy and have special needs.
Fighting Hard for Success on the Lower East Side
A profile of the Lower East Side Preparatory High School that has a large concentration of Chinese students but fares well with the D.O.E.
A Tale of Two Schools Learning English as a Second Language
Two Manhattan schools are compared in their methods of teaching English to immigrant students.
Ashtanga Yoga Studio Becomes A Hindu Temple
The Ganesh Temple on Broome Street functions dually as an Ashtanga center and Hindu temple.