“The next mayor’s top two priorities should be implementing free, universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds and expanding access to affordable childcare to substantially lower costs.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: For Our Children, Say ‘Yes’ to Housing
Jennifer March |
“Housing insecurity is directly correlated with negative impacts on the lifelong development and well-being of children, causing struggles in school and worse health outcomes, among many other long-term consequences.”
Education
CEO’s Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food
Jarrett Murphy |
Legal problems have plagued the city’s massive school foods system, but still haven’t derailed a decades-long local campaign to use New York City cafeterias to fight hunger, improve nutrition, reduce social inequality and support learning.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: How the Mayor’s Indictment Could Impact NYC Child Care Services
Robert Cordero |
“We already experienced a retrenchment of the city’s commitment to Universal Pre-K and Universal 3K programs. Parents can’t afford to lose more ground.”
Education
Con fondos restablecidos, proveedores de alfabetización de adultos de Nueva York reinician programas ante futuro incierto
Daniel Parra |
Tras meses de incertidumbre, las organizaciones de alfabetización de adultos que no fueron seleccionadas antes para los contratos municipales recibirán fondos para continuar con su programación gracias a una aportación única de $10 millones de dólares financiada por iniciativas del Concejo para el año fiscal 2025.
Education
With Funding Restored, NYC’s Adult Literacy Providers Restart Programs Amid an Uncertain Future
Daniel Parra |
After months of uncertainty, adult literacy organizations that weren’t selected earlier for city contracts will receive funding to continue their programming thanks to a one-time, $10 million infusion funded by City Council initiatives for fiscal year 2025.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: How a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Will Elevate Education
Nantasha Williams, Alicia Hyndman and Khaleel M. Anderson |
“We envision our students graduating with work experience that prepares them to get paid internships, prior learning credits, and to launch careers at JFK Airport.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Shaping the Future for Our Youths, Through Our Youths
Orayne Williams |
“It is vital that we increase programming opportunities for youth and make them meaningful options in Youth Parts, a special court created after the Raise the Age law was passed.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Climate Justice Could Live at CUNY
Kendra Sullivan and Kieren Howard |
“Last year, the federal government earmarked billions of dollars for community-led climate solutions…CUNY can deliver because of its symbiotic relationship to communities, neighborhoods, and families who live, work, and organize on the frontlines.”
Education
‘Stop Evicting Children’: Rally Calls to End Shelter Deadlines for Migrants As New School Year Starts
Subeksha Poudel |
As of Aug. 18, the city had issued 60-day deadlines to 12,689 families with children, including 18,348 children under 18, officials said. Critics say frequent shelter moves are disruptive to kids’ ability to learn.
Education
1 Million NYC Households Lost Their Internet Subsidies. Plans to Revive the Aid Are in Political Purgatory
Anastasia Tomkin |
The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offered up to $30 a month towards broadband service for low-income and other eligible households, ran out of funds early this summer.
