nyc schools Archives - Page 6 of 9

13

“The arts are a form of embodied play that surpasses verbal processing and allows us to explore, connect with ourselves and others, and ultimately build or rebuild the muscles of…

ByHeidi Landis 0Comments

10

Jun 2022

Education Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Increased Police Presence in Schools Will Only Help Strengthen the School-to-Prison Pipeline

“Though society is scared and grieving, we cannot allow the knee jerk reaction to the devastating mass shooting in Uvalde to ignore the systemic, policy, and evidence-based realities and root…

ByAmanda Fialk 0Comments

09

Jun 2022

ARTS and CULTURE Education Government

After Tough Time for Art in City Schools, Advocates Seek More Funding

After two pandemic years that wrought havoc on all education but particularly on arts classes, advocates and educators have mounted a drive to win more—and more permanent—funding for visual art,…

ByGail Robinson 1Comment

26

May 2022

Education Government Politics

You Told Us: Should New York Extend Mayoral Control of City Schools?

City Limits asked readers and members of the city’s education community to fill out a survey about the policy, which is set to expire at the end of June. We…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 9Comments

25

May 2022

Education Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

NYC Installs WiFi at Every Family Homeless Shelter Following Legal Settlement

In November 2020, after months of pandemic-induced school closures and remote learning, Legal Aid and the law firm Milbank filed a lawsuit on behalf of three families with children in…

ByDavid Brand 5Comments

18

May 2022

Economy Education Government Politics

In Debate Over Schools Funding Formula, Advocates From 2019 Task Force Push For More Resources

The city’s schools funding formula is expected to pass as it stands, despite some who have been pushing for changes for years—including members of a 2019 task force whose recommendations…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 1Comment

09

May 2022

Education Government Politics

You Tell Us: Should Albany Extend Mayoral Control of NYC Schools?

Mayor Eric Adams was expected to rally Monday morning to push state lawmakers to renew the policy, which gives City Hall the power to appoint the schools chancellor and most…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

26

Apr 2022

Education Government Politics

To Renew or Rebuild? Albany Considers Alternatives to Mayoral Control of NYC Schools

New York legislators have until June 30 to decide if they want to extend mayoral control again, and if so, for how long. If they choose not to extend, they…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 6Comments

25

Apr 2022

Education Government Health Opinion

Opinion: As COVID Mandates Lift, We Must Do More to Support Caregivers of Kids With Special Health Needs

“We have all been on our path to accepting COVID-19 as a part of our lives, but let’s not forget that the stakes are higher for some.”

ByChristina Salley 0Comments

13

Apr 2022

Economy Education Government

Summer Youth Employment Expands, But Still Won’t Include Undocumented Students

Undocumented teens cannot apply to New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which advocates say offers a number of educational and economic benefits. “For some, it’s as simple as…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

Opinion: Investing in Arts Education Can Help Students Heal

Opinion: Increased Police Presence in Schools Will Only Help Strengthen the School-to-Prison Pipeline

After Tough Time for Art in City Schools, Advocates Seek More Funding

You Told Us: Should New York Extend Mayoral Control of City Schools?

NYC Installs WiFi at Every Family Homeless Shelter Following Legal Settlement

In Debate Over Schools Funding Formula, Advocates From 2019 Task Force Push For More Resources

You Tell Us: Should Albany Extend Mayoral Control of NYC Schools?

To Renew or Rebuild? Albany Considers Alternatives to Mayoral Control of NYC Schools

Opinion: As COVID Mandates Lift, We Must Do More to Support Caregivers of Kids With Special Health Needs

Summer Youth Employment Expands, But Still Won’t Include Undocumented Students

Newsletter

Newsletter

To better help City Limits know and serve our community, please select all that apply: