‘Back to basics’ on literacy education
Education Trust New York's Jeff Smink and Jenn O'Connor make the case for overhauling New York's literacy teaching efforts.
State invests in ‘Imagination Library’ for kids
We explore the state's investment in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and how the program promotes literacy among kids.
Child care task force urges workforce investment
Gov. Kathy Hochul talks about the importance of child care, but her budget doesn't address the industry's workforce.
Administrative burdens to accessing NY social safety net
A report from Raising New York highlights the barriers families experiencing accessing social programs.
Teaming up with Dolly Parton to boost literacy
New York policymakers are looking to invest in the Imagination Library, which delivers books to young kids once a month.
New York child care providers getting shot in the arm
New York is in the process of distributing $1.1 billion in federal funds to support child care providers.
Budget expands access to affordable child care – for now
April 12, 2021 - The state budget included a record investment in child care, as the result of federal stimulus dollars. So we talked to Dede Hill of the Schuyler Center and Jenn O'Connor of Prevent Child Abuse New
