The Children's Defense Fund-New York seeks to ensure that children are centered in all budget and legislation decisions, with a particular emphasis on racial impact, [...]
As New Yorkers cast their ballots this Fall, protecting the programs and policies that impact our children, youth and families is critical. We urge New [...]
The Solutions Not Suspensions coalition , on behalf of all New York school children, is calling on New York State education leaders to adopt policies [...]
Student Safety Act data from the fourth quarter of 2019 shows a 14% decrease in total NYPD interventions in City schools compared to the same period in 2018: from 3,578 interventions to 3,654.
The COVID-19 pandemic has destabilized our economy and exacerbated the inequities that exist in our communities state-wide. Our justice and education systems must swiftly adjust [...]