02 Jul 2007 Uncategorized A Schoolyard in Brooklyn Shows Path to Community All over the city, both children and adults yearn for parks while schoolyards sit empty. The story of one such space that was transformed into a neighborhood center could become… ByCity Limits0Comments
02 Jul 2007 Economy Still Working On It: Job Training in NYC A survey of the Bloomberg administration’s workforce development initiatives finds significant strides – and unmet needs. ByDavid Jason Fischer0Comments
25 Jun 2007 Justice FOSTER TEENS GRAB REINS OF PLANS FOR THEIR LIVES A group of young people says more of their own participation would improve the process of finding them permanent homes. ByEileen Markey0Comments
18 Jun 2007 Economy NYC Missing Big Chance To Build Teens' Careers More slots available in the public jobs program for young people would pay major dividends in the shape of their futures. ByDavid Jason Fischer0Comments
04 Jun 2007 Uncategorized Arrested Youths Demand Better Police Treatment A mass arrest in Brooklyn is leading the young people involved to work for substantive change in their relations with the police. ByAdam F. Hutton0Comments
29 May 2007 Justice LAST WEEKS OF LEGISLATURE MAY BRING YOUTH DEFENDER Champions of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate think this could be their year. ByKaren Loew0Comments
29 May 2007 Economy Education WORKING WITHOUT A CONTRACT: DAYCARE EMPLOYEES PROTEST Union members want a new contract, restoration of past standards and the budget to match. ByRob Fischer0Comments
14 May 2007 Uncategorized WHY A WALK DOWN THE STREET CAN REQUIRE A LOT OF MOXIE A group of teens is calling attention to an everyday problem that can be a serious one. ByKaren Loew0Comments
07 May 2007 Justice INSIGHT FROM THE OTHER MOTHER: ONE FOSTER FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE In a new book, a New York City social worker and mother provides a personal and political look at “the system” – and one baby girl. ByMichael Mitchell0Comments
07 May 2007 ARTS and CULTURE Housing and Homelessness DOES THE NEW 'NEW MATH' ADD UP?:NYC TEACHERS TAKE ANOTHER TACK Some prescribe “radical math” as the cure for American students’ low math performance. ByDarise Jean-Baptiste0Comments