April 4, 2011By George Penaherrera, Director, East Calvary NurseryAfter reading the article about another district council member speak out in outrage makes me wonder, why does this public speaking by council members
April 2, 2011 By Kate Breslin, President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy (SCAA)The Governor and Legislative leaders have reached agreement on the 2011-12 State Budget. Bill language
March 30, 2011By Stephanie WestSchools Chancellor Cathie Black today launched the 2011 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections. Applications are posted online for parents interested in serving on 1 of
March 29, 2011 By Stephanie West In an effort to address the Child Care Crisis that threatens the safety and quality of life for children, parents and communities citywide, the
March 21, 2011By Fernanda SantosThe Department of Education announced on Monday that it would open an elementary school inside its headquarters at the Tweed Courthouse behind City Hall, a move
March 21, 2011By Kismet Barksdale AFSCME District Council 1707, District Council 37 and CSEA stand firm with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer to fight back against cuts to vital child care
March 16, 2011By Stephanie West Blasting the City’s proposal to slash 16,500 child care slots as “a cynical, devastating blow to children, working parents and the well being of future
March 14, 2011By Alan J. Gerson Seniority for teachers is good for pupils. The seniority system, along with teacher tenure, assure that all students benefit from experienced teachers who have
March 9, 2010By Ernest A. Logan, President, CSA CSA President Says City’s Budget Proposal to Eliminate More than 16,500 Day Care slots will nearly eradicate Early Childhood Education for the
March 8, 2010By Linda Gomez On February 19, the House approved legislation (H.R. 1) to cut federal programs by over $60 billion for the current fiscal year. As part of
