New York City parents and politicians are protesting proposed budget cuts to the city's preschool program, with Mayor Eric Adams facing opposition from his own schools chancellor, David Banks, who is fighting to reverse the cuts. The City Council and advocates are pushing for plans to sustain early childhood education programs after federal aid expires.
NYC is ground zero for the childcare affordability crisis in America, and women are disproportionately affected. I'm introducing legislation that would double federal funding for childcare, and index it to inflation so that it keeps pace with the cost of living. https://t.co/TW2qvAoo5W
For months, the Council questioned the wisdom of cutting early childhood education (ECE) as families exit NYC due to the lack of affordable childcare. Listen as @DOEChancellor Banks discusses the potential upcoming reversal of $170 million in cuts to ECE: https://t.co/9xDVj8CkUQ
NYC Mayor Adams casts doubt on Chancellor Banks’ optimism over undoing preschool cuts "The Chancellor has a right to display that emotion. But at the end of the day, he’s going to do what’s best for the city of New York." https://t.co/OpqOqIGZEM
Better pay and more jobs = the recipe for a stronger New York City This past week we celebrated major wins for our working-class New Yorkers. Take a look at our recap: https://t.co/Km8UUx4Vhl
Inbox: @SenatorMyrie & Advocates to Call for Universal After-School Plan in This Year's Budget at Wednesday presser in Albany. We discussed Myrie's after-school programming push earlier this year: https://t.co/l1ShIJMTzm
The New York City Council and advocates are pushing school officials on their plans to keep new or expanded programs afloat after federal pandemic aid expires next school year. One program that could finally see some reprieve: Early childhood education. https://t.co/S99tHdLPmM
.@NYCMayor proposed cuts to pre-kindergarten. Parents and politicians protested. On Monday the mayor’s own schools chancellor, @DOEChancellor, opposed those cuts- the latest sign the budget decisions are losing popularity in City Hall: https://t.co/8aBsb8WMCe
The Chancellor is right, but it shouldn’t be a significant fight. 3K and UPK are extremely important programs that help retain families in NYC. We should be funding them and fixing issues — not downsizing. https://t.co/YVb4qXZ8bd
Yesterday, I sat down with @PIX11news’ @danmannarino to discuss my State of the City address and emphasize the importance of funding 3-K and our city’s early childhood education programs. #MovingForwardTogether https://t.co/wZZSUUcE9I
New York City parents protest proposed budget cuts to 3-K and pre-K child care. @JessicaMooreTV reports. https://t.co/tG8WyKvpAC
In an unexpected announcement, New York City schools Chancellor David Banks on Monday revealed he’s “fighting like heck” to reverse cuts to the city’s preschool program — a sign political opposition to Mayor Eric Adams’ rollbacks is gaining ground. https://t.co/xkkCiD2G73
New York City schools chancellor says he’s ‘fighting like heck’ to undo cuts to pre-kindergarten https://t.co/io7d1SFMwS
During my State of the City, I outlined my vision to confront our affordability crisis and make city government work for all New Yorkers. I'm proud of what our @NYCCouncil has accomplished in the year since my last State of the City. Here are more of those accomplishments. https://t.co/Q0LvJ7XPJv
NYC DOE ‘fighting like heck’ to ensure pre-K programs don't face cuts: Banks https://t.co/h3BaDWSoxo https://t.co/4WYt6MgFvG
NYC DOE ‘fighting like heck’ to ensure pre-K programs don’t face cuts: Banks https://t.co/Q4VvSrc3c9 https://t.co/Dm5GOHK9Jg
During my State of the City, I outlined my vision to make city government work for all New Yorkers. I'm proud of what our @NYCCouncil has accomplished together in the year since my last State of the City. Here's more of those accomplishments. #MovingForwardTogether https://t.co/Xo1E5IfFrM
New York City parents rallied outside City Hall this morning over proposed budget cuts that would early child care. @JessicaMooreTV has the story. https://t.co/tG8WyKvpAC
Right now, the Committee on Education is holding a hearing on the FY25 budget and proposed cuts to early education. Watch how the Moskop-Toler family is navigating the challenges of raising young children in NYC, and how affordable education programs factor into their decisions. https://t.co/dksTNJWdTw https://t.co/aHYTiDIWke
Another potentially huge NYC budget cut reversal coming: @DOEChancellor says he expects to have "really good news" on restoration of $170m in "extremely hurful" PEGs to early childhood education. Says Adams on board. Again begs q: why were these cuts necessary in first place?
Council preliminary ed budget hearing is starting after a delay related to tech issue. "The questions now if we believe the need still exists for investment in these programs, then answer is a resounding yes," Council education chair Rita Joseph says on expiring fed stimulus.
Ahead of today’s Preliminary Budget Hearing on Education I stopped by “Mornings on 1” to discuss some key priorities I’ll be focusing on such as; 3k/Pre-K , class size, community schools, restorative justice & more. Thanks for having me Pat! ☕️📚 https://t.co/H3YCq8zN7K
The cost of child care consumes 35% of low-income families’ income – 5x what qualifies as affordable. I am proud to be working with leaders from the Northeast Kingdom Community Action to secure federal funding to help create a new high-quality, affordable child care facility in…
Parents held a city-wide day of action on Sunday, calling on Mayor Eric Adams to prevent cuts from the city's preschool program. https://t.co/GICJrstfdU