Why NYC Alternative High Schools Are Failing — and How We Can Truly Help Young Adults Succeed

Why NYC Alternative High Schools Are Failing — and How We Can Truly Help Young Adults Succeed

By Chris Tobias In New York City, alternative high schools were created as a second chance for students who struggled in traditional settings—whether due to academic difficulties, personal hardships, or unstable home lives. However, today, many NYC alternative high schools are failing to fulfill their mission, leaving vulnerable students even more disconnected from meaningful futures. […]

NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

By Greg David, THE CITY  | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  But challenges for the city’s 100 higher ed institutions loom, with Republican-led cuts to federal funding on the horizon. This September, Vanderbilt University signed a 99-year lease for 13 buildings in Chelsea where it plans to create a third major center for the […]