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NYC public schools still not fully ADA compliant
Although classes are back in session, all New York City public schools still aren't entirely disability accessible. Reports find more than two …
Escuelas públicas de NYC aún no cumplen plenamente con la ADA
Aunque las clases han vuelto a estar en sesión, todas las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York todavía no son completamente …
NY bill implements value-based standards for food procurement
A New York bill would change food procurement laws for municipal institutions. The Good Food New York Act would allow municipal institutions to use …
NY teachers union launches pro-public education campaign
New York's United Federation of Teachers union is launching a campaign to bolster public education. It comes as public schools' role as a social …
Report: NY kids’ pandemic-era education troubles persist
A new report found New York kids' well-being is improving despite lingering pandemic issues. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
NY legislation would end parents paying for foster care
A bill in the New York State Legislature could alter how the foster care system operates in the state by ending the requirement for parents to pay for…
NY bill establishes tax credit to help struggling families
A proposed bill would help New York families struggling with the high cost of living. The Working Families Tax Credit bill combines the Empire State …
Gov. Hochul’s State of State proposals need funding to become reality
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State initiatives are ambitious for the state's future. The focus now is on how to make them a reality…
Survey: Immigrant students feel invisible to teachers and peers
A new survey found immigrant students need better help in school. The YouthTruth, Re-Imagining Migration survey was designed to examine the …
Estudiantes inmigrantes se sienten invisibles ante profesores y compañeros
Una nueva encuesta muestra que los estudiantes inmigrantes necesitan más ayuda en la escuela. La encuesta YouthTruth, Re-Imagining Migration fue …
Proposed WIC cuts could prove detrimental to NY families
Congress' proposed cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children will have significant effects on New York …
Report: Two-Thirds of NYC Schools Not ADA Compliant
A recent report finds only around 31% of New York City public schools are disability accessible. The report, from Advocates for Children of New …