Paying for pre-K

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I’ve spent thousands of hours with SESIS. Replacing it isn’t all our students with disabilities need.

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First Person

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I was too anxious to speak in class. Then the adults at my school teamed up to help me.

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We’ve watched as schools have responded to the Parkland shooting with more police. What we actually need: counselors and teachers of color

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New York City students join youth climate strikes

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Demanding higher pay, New York City pre-K teachers move toward a strike

One of two locals under District Council 1707 voted to strike if their demands for higher pay are not met. The second local will vote Monday.

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Bullying in New York City goes undercounted due to confusion about what incidents to report, audit finds

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Some New York City pre-K teachers mull a strike as de Blasio weighs presidential run

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Upper Manhattan school hosts rally after Customs and Border Protection agents put neighborhood on edge

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New York plans to offer new arts option for pathways to graduation

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