Issues
CCC Kicks Off 2014 with New Tools to Advocate for NYC’s Children
We have added two new features to Keeping Track Online that allow users to explore our hundreds of indicators of child well-being in new ways. Want to directly compare poverty rates for Black and Latino children in East Tremont (B06), the Bronx, and ci …
CCC’s Summary of New York State Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Executive Budget Proposals
The New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 proposes to invest in early childhood education, education, and after-schools programs, and to establish a commission to make recommendations on how to raise the age of criminal responsibili …
Housing Subsidies: One Key to Addressing Homelessness in New York City
Helping homeless children and families and reducing the number of children living in homeless shelters are critical issues for the de Blasio administration to tackle. We are releasing an issue brief today with recommendations for creating a new housing …
Housing Subsidies: One Key to Addressing Homelessness in New York City
Since New York City eliminated its large-scale housing subsidy program, the number of children and families living in homeless shelters has increased dramatically and families are staying in the shelter system for longer lengths of time. Currently, ove …
Check out our new report: Keeping Middle School Students on Track for Success
The middle grades, generally ages 11-14, are a period of major transition for children. They experience the physical changes that coincide with puberty. They are also developing both socially and emotionally as they explore their identities and peers b …
Keeping Middle School Students on Track for Success: Risk Identification and Intervention in the Middle Grades
The middle school years are critical to children’s future success in high school and beyond, making these grades a crucial time for identifying struggling students and intervening appropriately. Some schools in New York City, and throughout the country …
