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All children in New York City aged 3 or 4 are eligible for 3-K and Pre-K, regardless of immigration status. The application period opened on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and closes…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Dec 2024

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Resolution or Regression? The Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Our Schools

“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…

ByAmy Leipziger

ByCJ King 0Comments

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Dec 2024

Education Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Building a NYC Where No Family is Priced Out

“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.”

ByScott Stringer

ByNikhil Goyal 0Comments

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Nov 2024

Education Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

1 in 8 NYC Public School Students Experienced Homelessness Last Year. See How Many Were in Your District.

A record-high 146,733 students were living in the shelter system, doubled up, or staying in hotels, motels, or unsheltered, a new report finds. In some school districts, as many as…

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Education Government

City’s Student Journalists Press for More School Newspapers

Dozens of young New Yorkers gathered at City Hall Thursday calling for the city to expand support for journalism programs and student newspapers at its schools.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Education Opinion Transportation

Opinion: New York City’s Young People Need Spaces of Their Own

“By engaging students in conducting research and advocacy in the process of creating and running programs, and maintaining the street itself, schools can turn Open School Streets into canvases for…

ByMolly Delano 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Education Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

1 in 9 NYC Public School Students Experienced Homelessness Last Year: Report

A record-high of 119,320 students during the 2022-2023 school year were living in the shelter system, “doubled up” in the housing of others or staying in hotels, motels or unsheltered,…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: A Leadership Perspective on the ‘Toxic’ State of Our Schools

“Without the renewed confidence of principals, the administration’s agenda for improved student outcomes cannot be achieved.”

ByDavid Bloomfield 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: City Teachers Could Lose Key Tool for Social and Emotional Learning

“We know that social and emotional skills in schools support academic success. It is crucial that we continue to develop these competencies that contribute to our young people graduating from…

ByBrandon Frame 0Comments

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May 2023

ARTS and CULTURE Education Government In Depth

At New York’s Other Selective Public Schools: Auditions for 9th Grade

While talent helps, students also need knowledge, expertise and polish to get into dozens of New York City public school arts programs that use auditions and portfolios to screen applicants.…

ByGail Robinson 1Comment

What You Need to Know: How to Get a 3-K or Pre-K Seat in NYC

Opinion: Resolution or Regression? The Fight for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Our Schools

Opinion: Building a NYC Where No Family is Priced Out

1 in 8 NYC Public School Students Experienced Homelessness Last Year. See How Many Were in Your District.

City’s Student Journalists Press for More School Newspapers

Opinion: New York City’s Young People Need Spaces of Their Own

1 in 9 NYC Public School Students Experienced Homelessness Last Year: Report

Opinion: A Leadership Perspective on the ‘Toxic’ State of Our Schools

At New York’s Other Selective Public Schools: Auditions for 9th Grade

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