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‘Ikland’ shines light on bias of historians
It’s widely understood that history is told by the winners, but few understand how much is packed into that fact.
De Blasio goes forth with education agenda
Last week, the mayor axed plans by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg to further expand Success Academy schools into public school spaces
Bratton and de Blasio look to change the ‘language’ of policing
According to New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton, officers will be retrained on how to talk to the public
Universal pre-K, charter schools battle for Albany’s attention
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has hit some roadblocks when promoting his education agenda, but he’s sticking to his guns.
Blacks, Latinos benefit from Career and Technical Education schools, but is it the remedy?
If your son or daughter seems to be drifting along through high school and doesn’t seem engaged in academics, it might be the school and not the student.
‘ Miss Anne in Harlem’ demonstrates still-existing mistrust in race relations
The Harlem Renaissance was a triumph of art, literature, music, activism and overall expression. But there were others who contributed in their own way to the movement that have been removed from history: white women.
LICH’s fate still unknown, but activists praise new deal
Officials and activists fighting over the fate of Long Island College Hospital (LICH) have tentatively agreed to a deal
Gov. Cuomo to preserve SNAP program, feed New Yorkers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that his administration is “taking the steps” to preserve close to $457 million a year in benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Gov. Cuomo to create college degree program for inmates
Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a state initiative to offer college classes, degrees and programs to incarcerated individuals across the state.
DC gives Interfaith much-needed Medicaid waiver
Will Washington end up saving New York’s struggling hospitals? Many workers and patients hope so after the recent news.
