Issues
CCC Testimony: Impact of State Court Budget Cuts on Children, Families and the Public
CCC testified about the impact budget cuts have had on the already under-resourced Family Court System, at a New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) hearing on the impact of state and federal budget cuts on courts, on December 2, 2013. CCC’s testim …
CCC Testimony: Oversight – Hunger in New York City
CCC testified about hunger and food insecurity, particularly for NYC children, and about a bill to measure food insecurity at the New York City Council General Welfare, Health and Women’s Issues hearing on November 25, 2013. CCC’s testimony thanked the …
CCC Testimony: Oversight: Education resolution and bills related to standardized testing, arts instruction and college savings plan information
CCC testified at a hearing related to standardized testing, measuring compliance with arts instruction requirements, and distributing college savings plan information to parents at the City Council Education Committee on November 25, 2013. CCC’s testim …
CCC Policy Briefing Makes the Case for More Physical Education in NYC Schools
Physical education has both health and academic benefits for students. High quality physical education helps students develop motor skills, teaches them about teamwork, and shapes students’ attitudes and habits around health and wellness. Despite the p …
Addressing Poverty in the Next Mayoral Administration
Did you know that one in three New York City children is living in poverty? Despite the public programs, financial supports, and innovative pilots making a difference in NYC, more must be done to reduce and eliminate poverty. As New York City prepares …
CCC testimony: Oversight: Implementation of EarlyLearnNYC
CCC testified at a joint hearing of the City Council’s General Welfare and Women’s Issues Committees on October 28, 2013 on the implementation of EarlyLearn, New York City’s contracted early childhood system. CCC testified in support of the City’s visi …
