"The Nation" : New York City’s Mayor Proposes Free Universal Preschool for 3-Year-Olds

Ad Policy This article was produced in partnership with City Limits, an urban-affairs news site covering New York City. At a school in the South Bronx on Monday, the mayor laid out a vision for establishing citywide preschool for 3-year-olds—universal 3-K—by the year 2021. The effort will start with a focus on the 10,000 or so 3-year-olds who already get early-childhood education through the city's means-tested Early Learn program. Research indicates that by the time low-income children are 5 years old, they typically hear 30 million fewer words than their more affluent counterparts. "We have proven through the growth of pre-K that it can be done and it can be done quickly.


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Travel law: Challenging New York City's restaurant salt warning rule

In this week's article, we examine the case of National Restaurant Association v. New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, 654024/15 Decision (2/10/2017)(N.Y.A.D. Its members include more than half of the Chain Restaurants in New York City that would be affected by the Rule. To address this issue, defendant New York City Board of Health (the Board) adopted a rule requiring certain restaurants to provide factual information to consumers on this issue. In light of the consensus concerning the science behind the Rule, we reject plaintiff's argument that the Rule does not advance the social benefit asserted". Travel Law Case Of The WeekIn National Restaurant Association v. New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene the Court noted that "Salt is both an essential ingredient of our diet and, when consumed in excess, a significant health hazard.

Rise & Shine: Long-debated changes to New York City's discipline code are now in effect

CODE SHIFT A new discipline code effect took effect Wednesday that city officials hope will continue to reduce suspensions, which have fallen dramatically in recent years. New York Times New York Daily NewsBOMB SCARE A high school campus in Brooklyn was evacuated Wednesday after a bomb threat. New York Daily News, New York Times, New York Post, New York 1, amNY, The Root, PatchThe boy's mother spoke out against the principal, saying her son didn't want to return to school after the incident. New York Daily NewsTEACHERS OF COLOR Opinion: A growing body of research shows just how important it is to recruit and retain teachers of color.


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