1,700 late enrollees push New York City pre-K enrollment over de Blasio’s goal
The numbers are a victory for Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has made expanding full-day prekindergarten a signature initiative of his administration.
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For de Blasio, a blueprint for launching community schools in New York City
Expanding “community schools” in New York City will require changing the way that children’s services are delivered, according to new recommendations. A core feature of community schools, which Mayor Bill de Blasio has pledged to grow, is adding support and services after the regular school day.
Fariña at summer learning event: Books are the answer to everything
Students from seven middle schools and three community-based centers were at the event with New York City Chancellor Carmen Fariña to celebrate the end of a reading pilot program called SummerSail, which aims to stem the “learning loss” that affects many students from low-income families when school is out.
Dispute over grants for longer school days leaves schools in limbo
Plans to lengthen the school day at eight middle schools with many poor students are now hanging in the balance because of a squabble between city and state officials.
City schools to receive $7.6 million for extra learning time
After a long wait, New York City has received a $7.6 million state grant for a program that will keep approximately 5,000 low-income students in class for at least an extra 300 hours next year.
De Blasio’s first budget kicks in aid for after-school programs and arts education
Having secured state pre-K funds and settled the teachers contract, Mayor Bill de Blasio is now turning his attention to funding after-school programs and boosting arts education.
Big questions remain as New York City rushes to let charter schools open pre-K programs
The city is racing to allow charter schools to tap into new state funds allotted for its ambitious pre-kindergarten expansion plan. But charter leaders are now waiting for answers to a number of thorny logistical questions that may determine whether they try to open pre-K programs at all.