Education
CCC Honors Youth-Led Activist Group Teens Take Charge
Stephanie Pacheco knows what school segregation feels like. “I’ve been around black and Hispanic people my whole life,” said Stephanie, a Bronx resident who is now a junior at Manhattan Science Center. “I didn’t see a white person until my first white …
Every Child Counts NYC: Why We Started the Campaign
Leer en español Last month, CCC launched a new campaign, Every Child Counts NYC!, to ensure a fair and accurate Census count of all New York City children. The campaign has three goals: Educate New Yorkers about the 2020 Census and the undercount of yo …
Statement from CCC Executive Director Jennifer March Regarding Today’s Early Education Labor Agreement
“Citizens’ Committee for Children applauds the progress made on salary parity with early education staff represented by Local 205 and now certified Head Start teachers represented by Local 95. We urge continued work in order to ensure that Local 215 an …
Elmhurst/Corona Neighborhood SMS Pilot – Findings from the project
Leer en español Welcome Bienvenidxs Citizens’ Committee for Children (CCC) is an independent advocacy organization working to ensure all New York children are healthy, housed, educated, and safe. As part of our community-based project in Elmhurst/Coron …
Back to School: How Diverse are NYC’s Classrooms
The Mayor’s appointed School Diversity Advisory Group recently released its second report, recommending several actions the city could take to help diversify its schools. Regardless of how we get there, the evidence is clear: diverse classrooms create …
