Nonprofits
News
Giving students a head start into the media and entertainment industry
How the nonprofit Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network helps to bring state-of-the-art broadcast and production programs into New York schools.
New York City
News
NYC paid $160 million in settlements under Child Victims Act
Payouts were mostly for cases filed against the Department of Education, as former investigators at an independent watchdog claimed they were told to reverse substantiated allegations of child sex abuse.
Education
News
As food insecurity wages across the city, lawmakers look to expand free school meals
A push for statewide universal meal programs has support from advocates.
Nonprofits
News
NY Sun Works celebrates 20 years of climate education and hydroponic farming
The science education nonprofit continues to grow after two decades of success.
Personality
Personality
A spotlight on community schools, as migrant students join their cohorts
A conversation with City Year New York’s Annie Kessler, former AmeriCorps member and now executive director of the nonprofit.
New York City
Exclusive
News
Adams administration abandoned school desegregation measures, NYU report finds
The report found that Mayor Eric Adams has reversed many of his predecessor’s policies aimed at racial integration of public schools.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Helping young students understand the urgency of climate change
An interview with Lindsay Rosoff, a seasoned teacher and Fordham University Graduate School of Education student who pivoted her focus to protecting the planet, and who wants to help other educators do the same.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Keep NYC after-school programs affordable, while still paying workers fair wages
Here’s why we must advocate for increased funding.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
“Literary Science” preps high school students for social ventures that address local challenges
New York Nonprofit Media interviews Chidi Asoluka, founder and CEO of the community design studio NewComm.
Nonprofits
News
Nonprofit coalition creates experimental learning campus at Floyd Bennet Field
The 1,300 acre site in Brooklyn will accommodate up to 50,000 New York City public school students annually to learn skills and mindsets focused on sustainability while earning credentials for future green careers.
Nonprofits
News
Breaking barriers to competitive high schools
How the TEAK Fellowship, now in its 25th year, is helping underprivileged students into some of New York City’s and the nation’s most elite institutions.
Education
News
Report: NYC’s 3-K allowed for more moms to enter labor force
The findings came from a new poverty tracker launched by the Robin Hood Foundation and Columbia University.
Education
News
GED test center for people with disabilities opens in NYC
The Lower Manhattan facility operated by the nonprofit Institute for Career Development is equipped with both general and specific assistive technology.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
College admissions, post-affirmative action
PeerForward CEO Gary Linnen discusses his work helping students of color into higher education in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.
Education
News
Combating chronic absence at NYC schools
Through its program, the Attendance Success Initiative, the YMCA of Greater New York is battling chronic absenteeism and seeing improvement in attendance.
New York City
Personality
Jennifer Raab says goodbye to Hunter College after nearly a quarter century
The exiting college president sat down with City & State to discuss her impact on the school and the legacy she leaves after more than 22 years of service.
Education
News
YMCA of Greater New York and Bank of America announce $1M gift that will send more teens to college
The money will be invested into the Rowe Scholars program, a comprehensive college and career access program
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Teacher training essential for new NYC reading reforms to succeed
Rigorous coaching and mentoring programs are also needed
Education
News
Construction career day draws hundreds of Hudson Valley students
Students from the Lower Hudson Valley participated in skill-building activities and met with labor professionals to learn about career opportunities in construction.
Education
News
Report calls for renewed funding for CUNY-wide college success program
Accelerate, Complete, and Engage has in some cases boosted graduation rates by about 18%.
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