Major investors include SemperVirens Venture Capital, Rebalance Capital, Sequoia Capital, and fifteen investors in Clerq, and nine investors in Alaffia Health. [ more ]
The list is out: See what curriculum is dominating NYC's reading mandate
Elementary schools in 22 of NYC's 32 local districts will be required to use Into Reading as part of the new literacy curriculum mandate.
The use of a single flagship curriculum is a big bet on improving the city's literacy rates, despite concerns about Into Reading's cultural responsiveness.
Five districts will require EL Education and five will use Wit & Wisdom, with only District 15 using multiple curriculums. [ more ]
Heavenly add 3rd NYC show with Widowspeak, Franz Charcoal & DJ Kip Berman
Heavenly, indiepop band from the UK, to perform in NYC for the first time since the '90s with additional matinee show at Trans-Pecos and related acts on the bill. [ more ]
Food tours are a great way to explore your city and learn about its history and culture through gastronomy.
NYC food tours offer a wide range of culinary experiences, from traditional Chinese cuisine in Chinatown to iconic dishes in Greenwich Village. [ more ]
NYC has secured less than a third of $150 million in migrant aid pledged by feds, Adams budget boss says
The federal government allocated $156 million in migrant crisis aid for NYC, but the city has only received $49 million due to strict application requirements. [ more ]
The Sputtering Effort to Persuade Migrants to Leave New York
State program struggles to relocate migrant families in NYC due to various reasons like attachment to the city and lack of international reputation in other areas. [ more ]
1. Remote learning on snow days in NYC debut with technical difficulties and potential low attendance due to parents preferring to take their kids to play in the snow.
2. Remote learning experience depends on various factors such as access to stable internet, working devices, and parental support. [ more ]