Education
Survey of NYC After-School System Finds Unmet Demand in Elementary Schools, Need for Summer Programs Among Working Parents
For Immediate Release: September 23, 2015 Contact: Morgan Rubin, 646-517-1813 New York, NY – Surveys of program providers and parents involved in New York City’s after-school system reveal a high level of unmet need for programs serving elementary scho …
CCC Testimony: Identifying Opportunities in the Delivery of Social Services from Pre-Natal to Pre-K
CCC testified before the New York State Senate Standing Committees on Social Services and Children and Families on September 17, 2015 regarding examining the current system of supports and services for individuals receiving social services in New York …
Summer Learning at Summer Camp is Vital for NYC’s Children and Families
Citizens’ Committee for Children and the Campaign for Children are once again highlighting the importance of enrichment programs for children and youth, even during the summer months. Earlier this year, it seemed like summer camp for 34,000 middle scho …
New Test Scores Show Progress for NYC Public School Students
We at CCC are very pleased that the 2014-15 school year math and English test scores for students in grades three through eight released today show continued progress for NYC’s public school students. Interestingly, this data is one of the first years …
CCC’s Summary Of Actions Taken By The City Council To Restore and/or Fund Services For Children And Families In City Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
The City Council and the Mayor negotiated a $78.5 billion Adopted Budget for City Fiscal Year 2016 that invests in critical programs and services that will make New York City a better place to be a child. Notably, the City Council added funding to prev …
CCC Testimony: Oversight: Meeting Physical Education Requirements Intro 644-2015: Requiring the Department of Education to report on physical education in NYC schools
CCC testified before the New York City Council Education Committee on June 17, 2015 regarding meeting physical education requirements and Intro 644-2015, a data reporting bill regarding physical education in NYC schools.
