Physical Education
Summary of the New York City Fiscal Year 2017 Executive Budget
On April 26, 2016, Mayor de Blasio released his $82.2 billion Executive Budget for City Fiscal Year 2017, which begins July 1, 2016. We are grateful to see many positive additions to the proposed Executive Budget, including an increase in funding for B …
CCC Testimony: New York City Council Finance and Education Committees Regarding the Fiscal Year 2017 Preliminary Budget
CCC testified at the New York City Council Finance and Education Committees hearing on March 16, 2015 regarding the Fiscal Year 2017 Preliminary Budget. The Preliminary Budget funds a number of previously announced initiatives for children and families …
CROWLEY, DROMM, PHYS ED 4 ALL COALITION COMMEND CITY COUNCIL PASSING MEANINGFUL PE LEGISLATION
The New York City Council today unanimously passed legislation introduced by City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley to further ensure public school students are receiving the state-mandated physical education they are entitled to. Physical education (PE …
CCC Testimony: City Council Finance and Education Committee Hearing on Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget Proposals
CCC testified before the New York City Council Finance and Education Committees on the new investments in the City’s 2016 Preliminary Budget related to the Department of Education on March, 25, 2015.
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 …
