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Detroit
A plan to fund after-school programs in Wayne County is seeking public support, but Detroit school officials so far are hesitant
By Lori Higgins
October 16, 2019
Colorado
Why two Aurora mothers are campaigning for their school district’s tax request
By Yesenia Robles
October 30, 2018
Chicago
Emanuel tries to shore up education legacy in final budget address
By Cassie Walker Burke
October 17, 2018

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Chicago
Chicago’s small summer programs struggle to attract teens — even amid great need
By Elaine Chen
August 6, 2018
Detroit
The Detroit district plans to use teachers to run after-school programs. Youth advocates wonder why
By Amanda Rahn
March 15, 2018
Tennessee
Boys & Girls Clubs coming to two Memphis schools after all
By Laura Faith Kebede
July 20, 2017
Tennessee
Boys & Girls Clubs unlikely to open soon in Memphis schools as SCS funding plan collapses
By Caroline Bauman
July 12, 2017
New York
Mayor’s budget includes funding for homeless students, 3-K for All, and air-conditioned classrooms
By Cassi Feldman
April 26, 2017
New York
If school is a haven for homeless students, what happens over spring break? For these kids, a mini-musical
By Cassi Feldman
April 14, 2017
New York
Cuomo’s budget includes three-year extension of mayoral control, boost for charter and community schools
By Monica Disare
January 18, 2017
New York
Cuomo proposes an extra $35 million for after-school programs in high-need areas
By Monica Disare
January 9, 2017
New York
Access to after-school programs remains a problem in low-income communities, report finds
By Christina Veiga
August 30, 2016
New York
Espaillat is poised to take over Rangel’s House seat. Here’s what he’s promising on education
By Alex Zimmerman
July 1, 2016
New York
Extra hour for struggling schools faces union pushback, scheduling challenges
By Patrick Wall
June 6, 2015
New York
Fariña, grilled about summer program cuts, hints that a solution is on the way
By Geoff Decker
May 28, 2015