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New York is facing a shortage of 180,000 teachers, which will only grow due to a steep retirement cliff the state faces in the coming years. (Adobe Stock)

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 …

In 2021, New York received $626,590,038 in federal funding for the Head Start program. (Adobe Stock)

NY Children Face Severe Impacts of Proposed Head Start Cuts

Congress is divided on how to fund the Head Start program in its upcoming appropriations bill. While the Senate is keen on investing more money for …

While the number of high school students graduating on time has risen, a new report showed early education is stunted in the state of New York. (Adobe Stock)

Report Urges More Support for NYS Early Education

Early education in New York State needs more support and better resources, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count …

New York City launched a community schools initiative in 2014. A study three years later found it had a positive impact on student attendance and credit accumulation. (Adobe Stock)

Teachers’ Union Issues Recommendations for NY Public Schools

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has released a new report this week, with recommendations from educators about how best to …

The expensive costs of child care in New York create economic hardship for some families, according to a report from the Children's Agenda. (Adobe Stock)

Build Back Better Would Amplify New York's Child Care, Pre-K Investments

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act now moves to the Senate where it will face an uphill battle after passing the House Friday…

Recent Kaiser Family Foundation research shows more than 20% of parents with children ages 5 to 12 say their kids' emotional health has declined since March 2020. (Adobe Stock)

Youth Mental Health Emphasized as K-12 Schools Resume in NY

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. -- As New York schools gear up for the fall term, physical and mental well-being of kids in grades K-12 is in the forefront, …

New York state ranks 16th in the nation for education. The 2021 Kids Count Data Book shows from 2017-2019, 41% of New York children ages 3 and 4 weren't enrolled in preschool, compared to the 52% U.S. average. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Federal Support Vital to NY Families’ Economic Recovery

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York is among the top 10 U.S. states for health among children, and the bottom ten for families' overall economic wellbeing…

Young black and Hispanic children are missed by the census at twice the rate of white children. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

Making Sure All NY Kids are Counted

NEW YORK -- Children under five are the largest age group to be missed in the U.S. Census, so children's advocates are making concerted efforts to …

The toolkit has tips and resources to help keep children engaged, active and learning while schools are closed. (Flamingo Images/Adobe Stock)

Helping Fill the Coronavirus Learning Gap

ALBANY, N.Y. - With schools closing around the country to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus, millions of children could lose critical …

P.S. 67 in Brooklyn has onsite medical facilities, mental health counselors and a food pantry. (Mike Hickey/@manabouttownnyc)

NY Educators: Community Schools are the Future

By Florina Rodov Broadcast version by Andrea Sears Reporting for the YES! Magazine Media-New York News Connection NEW YORK -- When Latoya Ramjit …

Incluir en los estudios a personas con discapacidades puede tener beneficios que se aplican a todos. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

Estudio de Largo Alcance Considera la Salud para “Todos Nosotros”

NEW YORK – Un estudio de 10 años sobre la salud busca la participación de una amplia variedad de personas –incluyendo las d…

With only 3% of children without health insurance. New York ranks fifth in the nation for child health. (seanlockephotography/Adobe Stock)

Report Shows NYS Near Bottom for Children’s Economic Well-Being

NEW YORK – New York is one of the richest states in the nation, but a new report shows the state's children are not sharing in that wealth…

Census figures affect federal funding for programs such as school lunches and children's health insurance. (akshayapatra/Pixabay)

Advocates Say Census Undercount Would Impact Well-Being of NY Children

ALBANY, N.Y. – The latest figures on the well being of children show little change in New York, but child advocates fear trouble ahead…

Nationally, incomes of immigrant families with children are 20 percent less than U.S.-born families. (Shawn 1/Pixabay)

NY Children of Color, Immigrants Being Left Behind

NEW YORK – Wide disparities in opportunities and achievement for children of color persist in New York and nationwide, according to a new …

A proposed regulation would allow New York charter school networks to certify their own teachers. (woodleywonderworks/Flickr)

Teachers Oppose Lower Standards for NY Charter Schools

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York's teachers' union is voicing its opposition to allowing some charter schools to bypass state teacher-certification …

Concentrations of poverty put New York at 41st nationally for the economic well-being of its children. (rubberduck1951/Pixabay)

Report Shows New York Lagging in Children's Well-Being

NEW YORK – There's been an improvement in the well-being of the nation's children, but a new report finds New York State has a long way to go…

V�ctimas de la s�per tormenta Sandy y el hurac�n Irene presionan para que se apruebe la Iniciativa de la Asamblea 10342 (Travis Prolux)

Víctimas del Clima de NY Piden Acción

New York, NY – En respuesta a la decisión del Presidente Trump de retirar a los Estados Unidos del Acuerdo Climático de París…

Government-funded preschool programs serve fewer than half of U.S. children. (San Jos� Library/Flickr)

Making Children Part of the Debate

NEW YORK – The first presidential debate is scheduled for Monday night and advocates want to know what the candidates plan to do for children…

New York still owes public schools $3.9 billion under the Campaign for Fiscal Equity Lawsuit. (Amanda Mills, USCDCP/PublicDomainImages)

Labor Board Rules Charter Schools are Private Corporations

NEW YORK - The National Labor Relations Board said charter schools are private corporations, not public schools, and are subject to federal labor law…

Almost 90,000 4 year olds in upstate New York don't get full-day pre-K. (Lochoaymca/Wikimedia Commons)

Report Finds Too Many Children Left Behind

ALBANY, N.Y. - In 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged to make pre-K for 4 year olds universal in New York, but a new report says many upstate children …

Home visits help parents become their child's first teacher. (Ldorfman/Wikimedia Commons)

Home Visiting Program Helps Parents Help Their Kids

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. - The Family Service League in Suffolk County is offering a free school-readiness program to underserved families in the …

The House bill would no longer require states to link standardized test scores to teacher evaluations. Credit: Alberto G./flickr.com

Teachers Praise House Ed Bill

NEW YORK - Teachers are calling a House vote to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act a "long-overdue reset of federal education pol…

Educators say the benefits of quality pre-K programs can last a lifetime. Credit: Lochoaymca/Wikimedia Commons.

State Shortchanging Pre-Kindergarten Outside of New York City

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Albany sends New York City far more money for pre-K than other parts of the state, and Nassau County wants its fair share…

Helping parents help their young children makes a big difference in later years. Credit: Peter Merholz/Wikimedia Commons.

Helping Homeless Parents Help Their Children Gets Results

NEW YORK – Advocates say helping parents in distress help their kids can make a huge difference in the academic performance of those children in…

Good teacher training is considered fundamental to quality Pre-K programs. Credit: woodleywonderworks/commons.wikipedia.org

For Lasting Effects of Pre-K, Quality Counts

NEW YORK – It's quality that counts – that's what education advocates are saying about a recent study that found some children who attend …

Changing schools three or four times between preschool and fourth grade lowered math scores by 10 points. Credit: DodgertonSkillhause/morguefile.com

Frequent Moves Slow Children's Learning

NEW YORK – Children who change schools frequently start falling behind by the time they reach fourth grade, according to a study of low-income …

A new study finds that quality child care exceeds the cost of rent in most of the United States and is out of reach for working families. Credit: Anissa Thompson/FreeImages.com

Quality Child Care Unaffordable for Many Working Families

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – The cost of quality child care exceeds the cost of rent for working families in most of the U.S., while the strongest …

Doctors say developmental screening should be part of every well-child visit. Credit: DocsforTots.org

Developmental Screening Critical for Early Childhood Education

NEW YORK - Many children are about to start school for the first time, but doctors say the key to successful learning may be found long before …

Advocates say students in the US less than 2 years should be exempt from taking Common Core English tests. Photo credit: GaborfromHungary / morguefile.com

Some New York Children Struggling to Keep Up

NEW YORK – More New York state third through eighth graders passed the Common Core standardized tests in both English and math this year…

A major overhaul of Head Start performance standards could double class time for children. Photo courtesy of U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

HHS Proposes Major Overhaul of Head Start Performance Standards

NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed the first-ever comprehensive overhaul of performance standards …

PHOTO: The White House�s immigration reform actions have been stalled by a challenge in federal court, but city and state officials in New York still are preparing for them to take effect. Photo credit: SEIU/CC.

NY Officials Enter Fight to Curb Immigration Services Fraud

NEW YORK - The White House's immigration-reform actions have been stalled by a challenge in federal court, but city and state officials in New York …

PHOTO: Governor Andrew Cuomo is getting a bad grade on education in his second term. A new Quinnipiac University Poll shows 63 percent of New York voters disapprove of the way Cuomo is handling state schools, with 28 percent approving. Photo credit: MTA/CC

Poll: New Yorkers Trust Teachers Over Cuomo on Education

NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo is getting a bad grade on education in his second term. A new Quinnipiac University Poll shows 63 percent of New …

PHOTO: A New York school district has agreed to end policies that made it difficult � and in some cases impossible � for immigrant children to enroll as students, following an investigation by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Photo credit: Supersonic Criminal/Flickr

Following Probe, NY School District Lifts Barriers to Immigrant Enrollment

NEW YORK - A New York school district has agreed to end policies that made it difficult - and in some cases impossible - for immigrant children to enr…

PHOTO: The group Zero to Three and other organizations held what they called a

From White House to NY Homes – A Day for Babies

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Wednesday was a big day for babies and toddlers, as the White House held a summit meeting on early education and groups such as …

PHOTO: The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 was signed into law Wednesday by President Barack Obama, marking the first congressional reauthorization in more than 18 years. New York advocates say they now need to push for funding to implement parts of the law. Photo credit: Ethan Hein/Flckr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode

Long Time Coming: Child Care Bill Signed Into Law

COMMACK, N.Y. – After 18 years of no congressional action, the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) finally has been signed into law…

PHOTO: A 'two-generation' approach to lifting New York's children out of poverty is called for in a new report setting forth recommendations for states. Photo credit: Wikipedia.

Easing NY Poverty: A Tale of Two Generations?

NEW YORK - If the State of New York wants to lift its children out of poverty it should put its focus on their parents at the same time, according …

PHOTO: The latest Kids Count research shows a 34-percent increase in children being raised by single parents, many of whom could benefit from a new New York law aimed at helping screen and treat maternal depression. Photo credit: Randen Peterson / Flickr.

NY Combats Maternal Depression and More

NEW YORK - A new law in New York aims to combat the problem of maternal depression, and local advocates cite plenty of evidence that it's an issue …

PHOTO: A new report says Eastern Long Island families, like many all around New York, need more help in finding and affording quality preschool programs for their children. Photo credit: kconners/morguefile.

NY Report Asks: Who’s Minding the Kids?

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - Families on Eastern Long Island need more help in finding and affording quality preschool programs for their children, according to …

PHOTO: Karen Magee, elected new president of New York State United Teachers this week, hopes to heal

New NY Teachers Union Head Hopes to Heal Ties With Cuomo

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's teachers union elected a new president this week in a sign that union members, teachers and professionals in the state's …

PHOTO: A new report compares how children are progressing on key milestones by state, across racial and ethnic groups. It shows New York in the forefront in some cases, lagging in others. Photo courtesy Kids Count.

Report Grades NY on Raising its Children

ALBANY, N.Y. - A new report that compares how children are progressing on key milestones across racial and ethnic groups by state shows New York in …

PHOTO: The number of homeless schoolchildren in New York has soared since the recession and those tasked with helping them say finding and reaching out to them are getting more difficult as funding and resources decline as well. Courtesy CAST.

Reaching and Helping NY's "Invisible" Homeless Schoolchildren

GREENPORT, N.Y. - The number of homeless schoolchildren in New York has soared since the recession, and those who try to find and help them say their …

PHOTO: New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver introduced a package of legislation Wednesday that would enact paid family leave and increase access to child care for low-income families. Courtesy Rep. Silver's office.

Child Care, Paid Family Leave Advance in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. – Help may be on its way for New Yorkers who can't find or afford quality child care for infants and toddlers. A package of 18 …

GRAPHIC: The Nassau County District Attorney was a co-sponsor of a conference this week on youth and gang violence, which is an ongoing problem on Long Island and around the state. Courtesy: NCDA.<br /><br />

Police, Parents. Pre-K: Up Against NY Gang Violence

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Violent youth gangs attract New York's young people, and efforts to combat that involve parents, schools, community groups and law …

PHOTO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget, announced Tuesday, would see 69 percent of the state's school districts starting the 2014-15 school year with less money than they received five years ago, according to a new analysis by the state's largest teachers union. Photo courtesy Governor.ny.gov.

Teachers: NY $ for Education Doesn’t Even Match Inflation

ALBANY, N.Y. – There was good news and bad news in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget in the eyes of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)…

PHOTO: Several states, including New York, are considering laws that would offer employees paid family leave to care for the newborn or seriously ill. A high-powered Wall Street executive is adding his voice to the movement. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Investment Banker: Invest in Paid Family Leave

NEW YORK - A strong voice from Wall Street is weighing in on the importance of paid family leave for parents of newborn children and people caring for…

PHOTO: For many people the words 'discipline' and 'punishment' are interchangeable, and while both may lead to behavior change, one expert says there's a major difference in how each connects a parent and child. Photo credit: John Ragai

New Year's Resolution for Parents: Discipline, Not Punishment

NEW YORK – It isn't among the list of the usual New Year's resolutions, like quitting smoking or losing weight. But one expert says a goal for …

ILLUSTRATION: Teachers, parents, and even some school officials will be wearing blue Monday to symbolize what they see as a sad situation in New York's public schools. It's part of a national

A Blue Monday for NY Public Education

ALBANY, N.Y. - Today is a nationwide "Day of Action" around issues plaguing public education. Teachers, parents, union leaders and even some school …

PHOTO: Parents and teachers are calling for a ban on standardized testing in New York's public schools from the pre-K years to second grade. Photo credit: Wikihow.org.

Advocates: Stop Standardized Tests for NY’s Youngest Pupils

ALBANY, N.Y. - Controversy over the proliferation of standardized tests in New York's public schools reached a new level Thursday as parents…

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