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“Reaching children at much earlier ages to teach them about healthy relationships and how to identify abuse will provide them with the foundations to safety and resiliency and provide our…

ByLuis Matos 0Comments

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Nov 2022

Climate and Environment Economy Government

State Bill Would Aid City’s Move Toward More Climate-Friendly Food Sources

New York City’s efforts to green its food system have been limited by a conflicting state law that says food must be procured by government entities based on cost alone.…

ByH Conley 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Education Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: New York Students Need Solutions from Adults, Not Suspensions

“There is a looming youth mental health crisis that must be addressed, and the professionals who educate our children have the knowledge and skills to help our young people. Suspending…

ByShoshana Hershkowitz 1Comment

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Oct 2022

Education Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

NYC’s Schools Funding Formula Should Consider Homeless Students, Advocates Say

The Fair Student Funding Formula, used to distribute the majority of New York City’s education budget to each of its 1,600 public schools, has been criticized for failing to provide…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 1Comment

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Sep 2022

Education Government

Should New York High Schools Be Required to Teach Financial Literacy?

A bill that would require high school students across the state to take a personal finance course has been introduced a number of times in the Albany legislature dating back…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 4Comments

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Sep 2022

Education Government

NYC to Expand Support for English Language Learners at Outer Borough High Schools, Though Details Remain Scant

The Department of Education will kick off a program to expand the type of aid ELL students receive at existing transfer schools, which serve students who are behind on credits…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Aug 2022

Education Government

Advocates Push to Center Youth Mental Health as New School Year Begins

At a virtual rally on Sunday, parents, young people and advocates in the city and across the state shared stories about the impact of the pandemic and renewed calls for…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Jul 2022

Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Summer is a Chance to Reinvest in NYC Students

“It’s known as the summer slide, or summer setback. That period of just over two months when our children are out of school, when learning diminishes—and often disproportionately impacts youth…

ByCarmen Fariña 0Comments

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Jun 2022

ARTS and CULTURE Education Government

The Art Treasures Behind NYC’s School Doors

With pieces dating back to the early 20th century, the city’s public schools are home to almost 2,000 works encompassing realistic murals depicting the city’s history, giant pieces on exterior…

ByGail Robinson 2Comments

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Jun 2022

Education Government Immigration

Budget Deal Maintains $4 Million to Boost Communication with Immigrant Families in NYC Schools

According to the DOE, 43 percent of NYC’s students spoke a language other than English during the current school year. The Immigrant Family Communication program, which had been budgeted for…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

Opinion: Teaching Kids About Domestic Violence Earlier Will Make NY Safer

State Bill Would Aid City’s Move Toward More Climate-Friendly Food Sources

Opinion: New York Students Need Solutions from Adults, Not Suspensions

NYC’s Schools Funding Formula Should Consider Homeless Students, Advocates Say

Should New York High Schools Be Required to Teach Financial Literacy?

NYC to Expand Support for English Language Learners at Outer Borough High Schools, Though Details Remain Scant

Opinion: Summer is a Chance to Reinvest in NYC Students

The Art Treasures Behind NYC’s School Doors

Budget Deal Maintains $4 Million to Boost Communication with Immigrant Families in NYC Schools

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