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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

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

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Jun 2022

ARTS and CULTURE Education Government Opinion

Opinion: Investing in Arts Education Can Help Students Heal

“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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