The New York City Council, alongside unions, parents, early childhood education providers, and advocates, is urging Mayor Eric Adams to prioritize investments in early childhood education in the city budget. At a rally, Council Member Rita Joseph emphasized the need to fully invest in early childhood education, highlighting its importance for the youngest New Yorkers and working-class families. Council Member Amanda Farias expressed her opposition to cutting funds for PreK and 3K programs, advocating for the restoration of $170 million to early childhood education. The administration's proposed budget cuts are expected to leave thousands of preschool-aged children without access to essential educational seats.
Calling on the Mayor to Prioritize Early, Childhood Education Investments in the City Budget. The administration's cuts will leave thousands of preschool-aged children without access to needed seats. https://t.co/DGToWJ6L5S
Cutting funds to PreK and 3K is not an option for working class families. I am proud to continue to stand with my colleagues, parents, teachers, daycare providers, and kids to call for the full restoration of $170 million to early childhood education. https://t.co/luh0wMYhRp
This morning, I was joined by my incredible colleagues, members of labor, advocates, and parents at our rally calling on @NYCMayor to fully invest in early childhood education. The message was clear: it's time to put our youngest New Yorkers and working-class families first. https://t.co/BKya47GlGb
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The data shows that universal 3K is transformative for New York City families—and the New York City economy. We must make truly affordable child care available to all New Yorkers. The mayor must restore the cuts to 3K and fully fund Pre-K and 3K seats. https://t.co/QvxWQGMTgd