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Family Impact

Colorado
October 30, 2018

Why two Aurora mothers are campaigning for their school district’s tax request

If Aurora voters approve a $35 million tax request, district officials said one priority will be funding after-school programs.

Big speeches

Chicago
October 17, 2018

Emanuel tries to shore up education legacy in final budget address

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel choked up twice during his final budget address to Chicago’s City Council Wednesday morning: once when he talked about…

Student & School Performance

Chicago
August 6, 2018

Chicago’s small summer programs struggle to attract teens — even amid great need

Sitting in a brightly lit classroom at Dyett High School in Washington Park, two students bounced around ideas for creating a podcast. Donnie…

After the bell

Detroit
March 15, 2018

The Detroit district plans to use teachers to run after-school programs. Youth advocates wonder why

Some advocates for Detroit youth programs were alarmed last week to learn that the Detroit school district did not apply for a major…

New Partner

Tennessee
July 20, 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs coming to two Memphis schools after all

After voting it down initially, Shelby County leaders agree to foot the bill for the nonprofit's first school-based programs in Memphis.

shot down

Tennessee
July 12, 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs unlikely to open soon in Memphis schools as SCS funding plan collapses

County commissioners balk at Shelby County Schools' request for $1.6 million to open clubs inside of three schools.

budget bump

New York
April 26, 2017

Mayor’s budget includes funding for homeless students, 3-K for All, and air-conditioned classrooms

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2018 executive budget was hailed as a win by advocates who pushed the city to restore $10.3 million in funding for homeless students omitted from his draft budget.

close read

New York
April 14, 2017

If school is a haven for homeless students, what happens over spring break? For these kids, a mini-musical

A spring arts camp gives students in temporary housing a place to spend their recess -- and a chance to perform.

Leadership & Management

New York
January 18, 2017

Cuomo’s budget includes three-year extension of mayoral control, boost for charter and community schools

Here’s a breakdown of some of the K-12 items on Cuomo’s agenda.

after hours

New York
January 9, 2017

Cuomo proposes an extra $35 million for after-school programs in high-need areas

Governor Cuomo released a plan to fund an extra 22,000 after-school program seats across the state.

After the bell

New York
August 30, 2016

Access to after-school programs remains a problem in low-income communities, report finds

The Aftercare Alliance reports that 28 percent of all New York City students were enrolled in aftercare in 2014, higher than the national average.

Building a platform

New York
July 1, 2016

Espaillat is poised to take over Rangel’s House seat. Here’s what he’s promising on education

“Every parent who wants to send their child to a dual language program should have that option," Espaillat said.

after hours

New York
June 6, 2015

Extra hour for struggling schools faces union pushback, scheduling challenges

Seven months after Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to extend the day by an hour at 94 low-performing schools, the city is facing backlash from the principals union.

Follow the money

New York
May 28, 2015

Fariña, grilled about summer program cuts, hints that a solution is on the way

In the middle of Fariña’s testimony, several council members left to join a rally outside City Hall organized by a coalition of organizations affected by the cuts.

first dance

New York
May 20, 2015

Advocates look to speed up negotiations after abrupt cut to summer programs

As the city's public advocate, de Blasio criticized the Bloomberg administration for refusing to fund after-school programs in his budget as a negotiating tactic.
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