"I always feel that September, not January 1st, is when the new year really begins. That is when our great team of teachers, principals, and support staff across all five boroughs welcomes our children back after the summer, and for the next 180 school days, it's all hands on deck as we serve our nearly 1 million students. I know how much school matters and have personally experienced some of the challenges that our young people face."
"My mother worked three jobs just to make ends meet and make sure my siblings and I had a roof over our heads. And, yet, when I got the right help, I was able to change course and, today, I am mayor of the greatest city in the world. Our public school system made me who I am it allowed me to fulfill my talents and dreams, and I want every child who attends our public schools to have the same opportunity."
September marks the start of the school year and a concentrated effort to educate nearly one million students across five boroughs. The mayor overcame childhood dyslexia and economic hardship, attributing success to public schools and appropriate early support. The administration implements a 360-degree, whole-child education approach from birth through postgraduation. Universal dyslexia screenings were instituted to identify students early. Early childhood education was expanded to reach 150,000 children. Summer Youth Employment Program and Summer Rising enrollments were increased. Universal after-school programming and expanded FutureReadyNYC provide extracurricular, work experience, and college and career preparation opportunities.
Read at www.amny.com
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