“To achieve an equitable school system, we must unite and build a coalition stronger than those who would seek to frighten and silence us. More parents must step up to run for the community board to create a multitude of voices and perspectives.”
Education
Q&A: High School Journalists Interview City Council Education Chair, Rita Joseph
CLARIFY News |
Councilmember Joseph answered questions from CLARIFY student reporters about her priorities for the school system, DOE leadership, addressing the homelessness crisis facing over 100,000 students, school lunches, cell phone bans, and more.
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.
