I was accepted into the Beacon School, one of New York City's most competitive high schools. The teachers were free to create unique curriculums, which were difficult but inspiring.

NEW YORK -- Hateful graffiti and messages written in Hell's Kitchen high school bathroom are being investigated by police as a potential hate crime. The school is implementing new safety measures ...

A state commission has been rethinking New York's graduation requirements. ... Sagrario Rudecindo-O'Neill, a commission member and an assistant superintendent for the Beacon school district, ...