The Solutions Not Suspensions Bill is designed to reduce the reliance on suspensions and punitive discipline in order to transform schools, and grow school-level capacity [...]
According to the annual report on guidance counselors pursuant to Local Law 56 of 2014, reported on February 15, 2019, there were 2,881 full-time guidance [...]
The Children’s Defense Fund - New York (CDF-NY) applauds Chancellor Carranza and the DOE’s Office of Safety and Youth Development for this tremendous commitment to [...]
The Mayor’s Office and New York City Department of Education announced a new “School Climate Reform Package,” following through on select recommendations that the Mayor’s [...]
Today’s handshake agreement on the Fiscal Year 2020 budget includes a remarkable new investment set to sustain 200 new social workers in New York City’s [...]
Testimony by CDF-NY Education Justice Intern Gary Edwards about divesting from school policing and investing in restorative and supportive alternatives.
On April 1, 2019, the New York Legislature adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 final state budget. The final budget includes $175.5 billion in spending. [...]