“The expansion of 3K for All within School Districts 17, 18, and 22 is a crucial step towards closing the achievement gap and advancing education equity. Our bright scholars, regardless of zip code, deserve unlimited access to opportunities that will help them learn and excel. Early childhood education has been proven to provide our youth with a headstart in life by entering the classroom at a young age.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
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BROOKLYN, NY—Council Member Farah Louis (D-Brooklyn), Vice Co-Chair of the Black Latino and Asian Caucus (BLAC), released the following statement after Meisha Porter became the first Black woman to serve as the New York City Schools Chancellor.
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Education in the 21st century is not at all what we have imagined. The present-day challenges that families across District 45 and beyond face are inexcusable.
We are nearly halfway through the 2020-2021 school year and yet 77,000 students still lack the internet-equipped iPads that are necessary for remote learning. Without computers or affordable internet access, the achievement gap will only worsen in divested communities.
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Kristia Winter, Communications Director
KWinter@council.nyc.gov, 718-629-2900
BROOKLYN, NY – On Tuesday, during a Stated Meeting, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) introduced two bills intended to strengthen New York City’s response to the continued threat of COVID-19.
“Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic going forward must be holistic and equitable.
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BROOKLYN, NY – Representatives from Urban Dove Charter School, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish communal leadership, and elected officials from city and state levels want to steer the conversation away from stereotypes and misconceptions.
“With a signed lease in place, we understand that the Urban Dove Charter School has the legal right to transition into the East Midwood Jewish Center.
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Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN, NY – Hundreds gathered in support of teen ingenuity and innovation on Saturday at Brooklyn Borough Hall, where nearly thirty Brooklyn students made their entrepreneurial debut and pitched their small businesses during The First Annual Teen Entrepreneur Explosion.
New York City Council Member Farah N.
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Happy First Day of School!
I want to welcome all of you to a new season of exploration, imagination, and knowledge.
Education is such an integral part of our lives. Every lesson is a journey and an opportunity to discover our potential.
Although the coursework and schedule may be challenging at times, you must never allow the fear of failure to define who you are or diminish the greatness that is within you.
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