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The Invisible American Children
American kids just went through the biggest learning crisis ever recorded, but you would never know that from following our presidential candidates in this campaign cycle. I know that with assassination attempts, wars around the world, and inflation, it is hard for the media and the country to pay attention to education. But our kids' learning can't remain invisible in this presidential campaign! Who will make our kids' education visible before we vote in November?
Notes from Abroad: The Soccer Lesson Which was Really About Life
We spent holidays in Bauru and I wanted my children to practice sports. But in recent weeks they have learned much more than soccer from this teacher
Important to Check the Fine Print on Education Legislation
I find myself deeply concerned about the state of education for students across New York State as our 2023 legislative session concludes. Our children’s futures are hanging in the balance, and they are at the mercy of silent leaders.
Can We Trust Our Kids’ Report Cards?
93% of NYC parents think their kids read at grade level, 55% of kids actually do
90% of NYC parents think their kids do math at grade level, 26% of kids actually do
Why NY Lawmakers Want to Deny Tutoring for Low-Income Families?
NY lawmakers decided that only rich families should have access to tutoring and rejected the Governor’s proposal.
Why We Need to Protect Documented Dreamers
More symbolic of a broken system are the children of parents who are waiting to become permanent. Often called, ‘Documented Dreamers,’ these are children who came to the US when very young and while their parents wait for greencards they end up deported when they turn 21.
Letter From Mother of Dyslexic Child to Governor Hochul
Why would Governor Hochul not sign a bill to enable the Dyslexia Task Force? Is it because she fears educated citizens? Or parents who will then demand that their child be provided a free and appropriate education?