Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report: NYC’s 3-K allowed for more moms to enter labor force
The findings came from a new poverty tracker launched by the Robin Hood Foundation and Columbia University.
Education
Policy
‘Turned a corner’ on enrollment: CUNY chancellor on system’s post pandemic recovery
This October, the nation's largest urban public university is ramping up its efforts to recruit New York City high school seniors by waiving application fees and deploying welcome letters.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
GED test center for people with disabilities opens in NYC
The Lower Manhattan facility operated by the nonprofit Institute for Career Development is equipped with both general and specific assistive technology.
New York City
Policy
New York City schools are embracing AI. Lawmakers had some questions.
After an about-face on ChatGPT, the Department of Education plans to develop AI policy for grades K-12 by June.
Policy
Policy
Report: Community preschool teachers paid half as much as public school teachers
Over the course of a 25-year career, educators working in privately-run preschool programs could make $690,000 less than public school teachers.
Education
Policy
Major felony crimes up in New York City schools
School safety has been a major focus after a string of high-profile incidents occurred outside school buildings last year.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
College admissions, post-affirmative action
PeerForward CEO Gary Linnen discusses his work helping students of color into higher education in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Combating chronic absence at NYC schools
Through its program, the Attendance Success Initiative, the YMCA of Greater New York is battling chronic absenteeism and seeing improvement in attendance.
Disability
Policy
Report: Just a third of NYC schools are ADA compliant
People with physical disabilities are unable to access a single classroom at 40% of schools.
Education
Policy
City & State’s Education in New York Summit brings light to resource disparities across the state
The event attended by government leaders and educators revealed obstacles to equity and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jennifer Raab says goodbye to Hunter College after nearly a quarter century
The exiting college president sat down with City & State to discuss her impact on the school and the legacy she leaves after more than 22 years of service.
New York City
Policy
New York City likely to hire close to 18,000 teachers to meet state mandated lower class sizes: Report
The new staffing will cost between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion each year over the next five years, according to an analysis by the Independent Budget Office
Nonprofits
NYN Media
YMCA of Greater New York and Bank of America announce $1M gift that will send more teens to college
The money will be invested into the Rowe Scholars program, a comprehensive college and career access program
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
Education
Politics
Eric Adams announces new contract deal with teachers union that allows more remote learning
The 120,000 union members will also see significant raises as part of the contract that extends through 2027.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: An LGBTQIA+ education will keep our kids safe
New York, a leader of progressive movements from the Stonewall uprising to the marriage equality campaign, should reflect its legacy of inclusivity and equality in its curriculum.
Education
Policy
Adrienne Adams and advocates lay out plan for strengthening early childhood programs
The City Council Speaker called the system managed by the Department of Education “broken”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: We must act now to improve access to New York City's early education system
The current enrollment set-up doesn’t do enough to inform parents about free child care and get kids in the city’s 3-K and pre-K programs.
Policy
Policy
