Disconnected Youth Archives

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First the mayor moved to cancel SYEP. Then it was belatedly restored. Providers say the rush to get it up and running has made the summer harder than it needed…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Oct 2014

Economy Opinion

Good News Mixed With Danger Signs for NYC's Job Market

The overall employment picture is improving. But the economy is still plagued by trouble for young workers, a lack of middle-skill jobs and lingering effects from the years of deep…

ByBenjamin Mandel and Joe Seydl 0Comments

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Mar 2014

Investigations Justice

Juvenile Justice Reform Falls Short of Goals

The Close to Home initiative was supposed to move detained kids to less restrictive settings and improve their ability to complete their education. That hasn’t happened.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Mar 2014

Education Investigations News

Students, Teachers Say Roll-Out of New GED Has Been Flawed

They say they haven’t had the resources and preparation to gear up for the newer, tougher TASC exam.

ByOliver Morrison 2Comments

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Dec 2013

Education Investigations

New, Tougher GED Has Students Scrambling

With more rigorous standards for the high-school equivalency diplomas set to arrive in 2014—and get harder after that—people are racing to prep for and take the test now.

ByJulia Harte 1Comment

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Dec 2013

Economy

Young Men's Initiative Shows Promise—and Limits

Mayor Bloomberg gets credit for making young black men a government priority. But there are questions about YMI’s scope, scale and future funding.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Jul 2013

Housing and Homelessness

Twenty-Something … and Ready to be Adopted

Children who “age out” of foster care often face steep challenges, prompting new interest in finding families for people much older than typical candidates for adoption.

ByHayley Camacho 4Comments

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Jul 2013

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

City Must Show That Street Homeless Youth Count

At the request of the federal government, the city’s street homeless survey targeted young people this year. But advocates feel the results suggest a stronger tallying effort is needed next…

ByJames Bolas 0Comments

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Jun 2013

Economy

Brooklyn Youth Mobilize To Expand Jobs Program

The Summer Youth Employment Program escaped new cuts in this year’s city budget. But past trimming means thousands of willing teen workers will be left on the sidelines.

ByLeah Robinson 0Comments

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Jun 2012

Opinion

Who Cares About New York’s Teen Fathers?

The city’s teenaged dads can make a huge difference in the lives of their kids. Yet they are forced to navigate Family Court with little guidance, and must deal with…

ByBrooke Richie-Babbage 0Comments

Summer Youth Programs Still Reeling From Funding Cut and Late Reversal