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Researching Education ...
Benefits Of Extending Tuition Benefits To Undocumented Immigrants
This new report - by the New York State Youth Leadership Council and NYU Law School’s Immigrant Rights Clinic - outlines the economic and social benefits that would accompany passage of the New York DREAM Act. The act would provide that all New Yorkers, regardless of status, have access to financial assistance for higher education. (March 27, 2013)
The state property tax cap
The state's new property tax cap succeeded in its first year in holding average property tax growth to 2 percent – 40 percent less than the previous ten-year average, according to this report by Gov. Cuomo's office. Out of 3,077 local governments and school districts proposing a levy in the past year, the study found that 84 percent reported a levy within the capped amount. (October 1, 2012)
The city's public school class of 2009
The Independent Budget Office checked up on the Education Department's tallying of graduation rates and found their numbers solid. But they looked beyond that for finer data, such as why and who was discharged. (September 11, 2012)
Visualizing School Aid
The Citizens Budget Commission's new interactive map documents school aid variation across the state by district. (August 8, 2012)
Losses to Subsidized Child Care
The Independent Budget Office estimates that over 5,500 contracted child care slots will be lost in September once the city implements its redesigned early childhood education, called EarlyLearn NYC. That takes into account the recent announcement that funds would be allocated to create an additional 1,700 slots. (May 31, 2012)
This new report - by the New York State Youth Leadership Council and NYU Law School’s Immigrant Rights Clinic - outlines the economic and social benefits that would accompany passage of the New York DREAM Act. The act would provide that all New Yorkers, regardless of status, have access to financial assistance for higher education. (March 27, 2013)
The state property tax cap
The state's new property tax cap succeeded in its first year in holding average property tax growth to 2 percent – 40 percent less than the previous ten-year average, according to this report by Gov. Cuomo's office. Out of 3,077 local governments and school districts proposing a levy in the past year, the study found that 84 percent reported a levy within the capped amount. (October 1, 2012)
The city's public school class of 2009
The Independent Budget Office checked up on the Education Department's tallying of graduation rates and found their numbers solid. But they looked beyond that for finer data, such as why and who was discharged. (September 11, 2012)
Visualizing School Aid
The Citizens Budget Commission's new interactive map documents school aid variation across the state by district. (August 8, 2012)
Losses to Subsidized Child Care
The Independent Budget Office estimates that over 5,500 contracted child care slots will be lost in September once the city implements its redesigned early childhood education, called EarlyLearn NYC. That takes into account the recent announcement that funds would be allocated to create an additional 1,700 slots. (May 31, 2012)
TeachNet
A resource-filled web site from Teachers Network, an organization that connects innovative teachers nationwide and works to help teachers become policymakers in their schools.
The education of immigrant children in New York City, a round-up
Nearly one third of the total student population in New York City schools is made up of immigrants, and the proportion is rising steadily. This digest presents an overview of all the factors that influence the education of immigrant children, concentrating on the students' needs, aspirations, and attainment, and on the public policies directed at them.
Center for Arts Education
The Center for Arts Education (CAE) is committed to restoring, stimulating, and sustaining quality arts education as an essential part of every child’s education in the New York City public schools. Its Web site provides information and resources on the benefits of and need for arts education as part of a quality, balanced education.
Educational Priorities Panel
EPP, Educational Priorities Panel, The goal of the Educational Priorities Panel is to improve the quality of education for New York City's children so that there is no longer a performance gap between city school and those in the rest of the state
NY State Department of Education
Lots of info here about state policies that now drive city reform efforts -- learning standards, assessment requirements and results, universal pre-K, charter schools, registration review and more. The Office of NYC School and Community Services page posts city-specific info. Also available: curriculum resource guides to help teachers and families ensure class work is aligned with state learning standards.
A resource-filled web site from Teachers Network, an organization that connects innovative teachers nationwide and works to help teachers become policymakers in their schools.
The education of immigrant children in New York City, a round-up
Nearly one third of the total student population in New York City schools is made up of immigrants, and the proportion is rising steadily. This digest presents an overview of all the factors that influence the education of immigrant children, concentrating on the students' needs, aspirations, and attainment, and on the public policies directed at them.
Center for Arts Education
The Center for Arts Education (CAE) is committed to restoring, stimulating, and sustaining quality arts education as an essential part of every child’s education in the New York City public schools. Its Web site provides information and resources on the benefits of and need for arts education as part of a quality, balanced education.
Educational Priorities Panel
EPP, Educational Priorities Panel, The goal of the Educational Priorities Panel is to improve the quality of education for New York City's children so that there is no longer a performance gap between city school and those in the rest of the state
NY State Department of Education
Lots of info here about state policies that now drive city reform efforts -- learning standards, assessment requirements and results, universal pre-K, charter schools, registration review and more. The Office of NYC School and Community Services page posts city-specific info. Also available: curriculum resource guides to help teachers and families ensure class work is aligned with state learning standards.
