Latino
Arrested Youths Demand Better Police Treatment
Adam F. Hutton |
A mass arrest in Brooklyn is leading the young people involved to work for substantive change in their relations with the police.
Economy
WORKING WITHOUT A CONTRACT: DAYCARE EMPLOYEES PROTEST
Rob Fischer |
Union members want a new contract, restoration of past standards and the budget to match.
Justice
LAST WEEKS OF LEGISLATURE MAY BRING YOUTH DEFENDER
Karen Loew |
Champions of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate think this could be their year.
Lower East Side
WHY A WALK DOWN THE STREET CAN REQUIRE A LOT OF MOXIE
Karen Loew |
A group of teens is calling attention to an everyday problem that can be a serious one.
Justice
INSIGHT FROM THE OTHER MOTHER: ONE FOSTER FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE
Michael Mitchell |
In a new book, a New York City social worker and mother provides a personal and political look at “the system” – and one baby girl.
ARTS and CULTURE
DOES THE NEW 'NEW MATH' ADD UP?:
NYC TEACHERS TAKE ANOTHER TACK
Darise Jean-Baptiste |
Some prescribe “radical math” as the cure for American students’ low math performance.
Homelessness
COMMUNITY QUESTIONS IMPACT
OF SHELTER FOR MENTALLY ILL
Tanveer Ali |
Slowly but surely, Fort Washington leaders are evaluating the effect of a unique shelter on the surrounding area.
Bronx
STUDENTS ON CAMERA:
SCHOOLS UNDER WATCH
Ali Winston |
As sophisticated video networks are installed across the New York City public school system, everyday surveillance becomes part of the academic experience.
Justice
WHERE FOSTER CARE MEETS SPECIAL EDUCATION
Child Welfare Watch |
A group of child welfare practitioners, advocates, academics, former public officials and parents puts forward new suggestions for city policymakers working to address the needs of a particularly needy group of youngsters.
Justice
WHEN ADULTHOOD COMES IN A HURRY
Edrice Richardson |
A new book provides support and practical advice for teens facing the transition out of foster care, says a teen who’s been there.
