Sunday, September 9, 2012

Bloomberg welcomes NYC kids back to school and announces new text …

<p>Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed students back to school Thursday and announced a new text-messaging system to help parents keep on top of their children's education.</p><p>"We're helping our kids succeed in giving their parents more tools and support," Bloomberg said, "and that includes using technology to help keep parents informed even when they're on the go."</p><p>Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott, who has a grandson in a Queens elementary school, demonstrated how to sign up for texts about upcoming school events by texting "nycschools" to 877-877.</p><p>"Nycschools, right?" Walcott said. "And push send. I'm signed up, and as a grandparent I will get information."</p><p><a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bloomberg_welcomes_messaging_parents_80rVhzAmQV1GXA8d3XaLMN">Keep reading...</a></p>

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