More supportive housing funds saves New Yorkers
After years of hard work and advocacy, we successfully secured in the 2025-26 state budget a critical funding increase for New York’s original supportive housing program. Before that, the New…
It’s not just about schools. It’s about neighborhoods.
Reginald Streater, president of the Philadelphia Board of Education, opened his testimony before City Council last month by introducing himself as “Reggie from Germantown,” a graduate of two district schools…
When schools close, families deserve real choices
The announcement that the School District of Philadelphia will close additional schools because of budget shortfalls is devastating, but sadly not surprising. For years, many Philadelphia parents have watched neighborhood…
Former Delsea Regional High student alleges sexual abuse by math teacher in the 1980s
A former Delsea Regional High School student has accused a math teacher of sexually abusing him years ago and is suing the South Jersey school system for failing to protect…
Orange County business perspectives from the State of the Union
Last week’s State of the Union address offered important signals for Orange County businesses navigating a rapidly changing economy. I was honored to attend in person and was primarily focused…
High turnover and red tape key obstacles as Mamdani admin outlines child care expansion plans
The New York City Council on Monday pressed the Mamdani administration on its plans to bring their vision of universal child care to life — from hiring enough teachers to…
Former Chancellor Aviles-Ramos takes gig at company doing millions in business with city schools
Former Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has announced she has taken a job as a high-ranking advisor at HMH, a company that does millions of dollars in city business each year…
Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — To receive Medicaid health coverage, some adults will soon have to show they are working, volunteering, or taking classes. But to gather that proof, many states…
Husband’s alleged online attacks against union rep spark calls to oust Brooklyn superintendent
Calls to remove a south Brooklyn superintendent are mounting after her husband allegedly posed as someone else on social media to attack a union rep for local teachers. The saga…
Despite winning awards for improving test scores, this North Philly school is planned to close
Robert Morris School in North Philadelphia has been lauded for improving test scores, and it is the last elementary school in its immediate neighborhood. But the school district says not…