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November 20, 2009

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P.S. 37 River East
508 East 120 Street Manhattan, NY 10035 Phone: (212) 348-2208 Fax: (212) 289-9231 Map	Principal: Alison Mckenzie Parent Coordinator: Tracy Lewis
WHAT'S SPECIAL: Safe, happy school with robust parent involvement. DOWNSIDE: Progressive approach to learning may not be to all parents' taste.

Grade levels: K to 5
Class size: 18-24
Enrollment: 158
Ethnicity %:
0 W; 62 B; 38 H; 0 A

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District 4

Admissions: District 4 priority, open citywide
Neighborhood: East Harlem
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River East, one of the city's first alternative schools, is emerging from a turbulent series of events and is working, with enthusiastic parent support, to stay true to its progressive roots while improving academic performance. In spring 2005, River East's longtime principal was forced out in a dispute with the regional office. His replacement, Alison McKenzie, a teacher at the school for five years, initially encountered resistance from some teachers and parents as she sought to bring a more traditional structure to the school. When. . .

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astar4life (parent) Feb 26, 2009	"My son currently attends River East. He is currently in the 3rd grade and has attended the school since the 1st grade. I have a rare medical disorder and it has been rough for the entire... read more
nascar148144 Aug 29, 2008	"My son attends this school. It is a very good school. I love it because it is a small school. Last year in kindergarten, my son took violin lessons, swimming and he had a great time. The only... read more
Apr 16, 2007	"If there are any problems, they address it right away and deal with it," a parent says. "I felt my son needed extra help in reading and now I feel he's doing much better." (January 2007)

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