LittleAfrica News Newspaper: April 25—May 1, 2024
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City Council Proposes Budget to Ensure Weekend Library Services and Free 3-K Education
The New York City Council proposed its budget on Monday, April 1st, advocating for the continuation of weekend library services and the complete funding of complimentary 3-K education programs. The ...
NYC Schools Chancellor Banks Threatens Resignation Over Mayoral Control Debate
New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks expressed that he has "no interest" in leading the nation's largest school district if Albany lawmakers allow Mayor Eric Adams’ mayoral control ...
Washington State Approves Landmark Parents Bill of Rights Initiative for School Children
Washington's legislature gave the green light to a "parents bill of rights" proposal on Monday, March 4th, to bolster parental rights concerning their children's education. The proposal, known as Initiative ...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Racial High School Admissions Policy
On Tuesday, February 20th, the Supreme Court made a decisive move by declining to hear a challenge against the admissions policy of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ...
NYC Schools Chancellor Banks Unveils Plan to Tackle Rising Discrimination and Hate
New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks has unveiled a strategy to combat antisemitism and islamophobia within the nation's largest school district. This strategy comes in response to a ...
Mayor Eric Adams Restores Budget for Community Schools and Summer Rising Program
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, January 12th, reversed his previous decision to cut funding for community schools and the Summer Rising program. This turnaround comes during a ...
NYC Launches First Magnet High Schools With $30 Million Federal Funding
New York City is set to establish its first magnet high schools with a $30 million grant from the federal government. Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks announced ...
