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NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 hour ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
18 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani to share Easter Dinner with formerly homeless veterans in the Bronx

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will share Easter dinner with homeless veterans in the Bronx, emphasizing support for their needs.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
1 day ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Northeast Pickering development decision delayed for further consultations with First Nations | CBC News

Pickering council deferred a decision on developing 1,600 hectares of land for more consultation with First Nations groups.
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

The future of this beloved south London lido has been saved

Brockwell Lido was crowned London's best swimming spot by Time Out last year and was even named the best in the entire country just a month later.
London
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

P.S. Weekly Season 3 Trailer is here: NYC students speak out on education

Students are actively shaping their education by addressing critical issues such as integration in elite public high schools and the need for a diverse teaching workforce.
Education
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

Your Kid Can Be A More Inclusive Friend With Sesame Workshop's New Autism Resources

The Sesame Workshop resources want the same for everyone. They are meant to help facilitate safe, inclusive group settings by giving children (and adults!) tips and engagement ideas for reaching out to someone, inviting others into your play, and offering encouragement to a kiddo who might feel a little uncertain or left out.
Parenting
fromPhilosophynow
5 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#homelessness
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A dress rehearsal' for life: inside the Manchester project helping homeless men rebuild

Embassy Village offers affordable housing for homeless men in Manchester, providing support and opportunities for personal development.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Exhibition celebrating work of Unseen Tours opens

A new photo exhibition, Street Level, showcases the stories of tour guides affected by homelessness in London.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Mamdani plows ahead with NYC homeless shelter construction this week - despite mass protests

Construction of a controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn will begin despite significant protests from local residents.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

NHCA builds bridges between construction workforce, real estate

Real estate and construction connections enhance client service and education, particularly through partnerships and reliable contractor referrals.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
fromInvestigative Post
2 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government backs five-council plan for Essex

The five unitary model creates sensible geographies that will empower each new council to deliver new housing in line with local needs.
UK politics
#affordable-housing
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Exhibition charts how the City of London ended up owning Epping Forest

Epping Forest was preserved by the City of London after a series of legal actions and purchases in the 19th century.
Education
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Teachers in overcrowded Cork school forced to use disabled toilet as 'sensory space'

Baltydaniel National School faces serious risks from traffic issues and inadequate classroom sizes, prompting a plea for expansion.
fromWarpweftandway
6 days ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
UX design
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Neuroinclusion Isn't Special Treatment

Workplace design often reflects unexamined assumptions about people, which can negatively impact neurodivergent employees and overall productivity.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

"The most beneficial impacts of the program were addressing clients' substance use and addiction needs and connecting them to housing and identification services."
Canada news
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Visitors are told to 'avoid' 5 London boroughs - here's why they're worth visiting

Tourists should reconsider visiting Croydon, Harlesden, Edmonton, Anerley, and Surbiton as they have unique attractions worth exploring.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

This beloved east London museum will reopen after years of closure

The museum, which displays Walthamstow's colourful cultural history - not to mention Britain's first ever petrol-fuelled car - closed for renovation in December 2023.
London
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Meet the Woman Who Made Museums More Accessible

Lorena Bradford, the National Gallery of Art's first head of Accessible Programs, transformed museum accessibility by creating intentional programs for disabled visitors, including ASL tours, memory loss programs, and medical student training initiatives.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Housing as social infrastructure: What Vision 2030 got right - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Saudi Arabia's Jood Eskan programme redefines philanthropy as primary housing policy rather than supplementary gap-filling, achieving scale and governance standards exceeding typical public housing programmes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Parents of Send pupils without EHCPs are least satisfied with schools, survey in England finds

Parents of children with special needs feel alienated from schools without legal protection, highlighting dissatisfaction in the education system.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
Non-profit organizations
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

City to Offer Free Classes for Religious Orgs Interested in Developing Affordable Housing

NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development offers free workshops to help faith-based organizations develop affordable housing on their owned properties to address the city's housing shortage.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Wheel good news: Thameslink bikes help fund skills for adults with learning disabilities

Abandoned railway station bicycles are refurbished by adults with learning disabilities, with sales proceeds funding their training and work experience opportunities.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Historic Highams Park signal box to reopen for community use

The disused signal box next to Highams Park station will reopen as a community hub after a 50-year lease was signed.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Parents call for city to forgo any Upper West Side school closures after racist remarks in meeting

They're too dumb to know they're at a bad school," the parent, Alyson Friedman, could be heard saying at the meeting in February. Friedman, a parent at The Center School, also said, "If you train a Black person well enough, they'll know to use the back, you don't have to tell them anymore," a quote she misattributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Miscellaneous
Brooklyn
fromGalerie Magazine
2 weeks ago

Studio Gang Designs a Community-Focused Brooklyn Recreation Center

Studio Gang's Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn combines sculptural brick architecture with environmental performance and community programming to honor the legacy of the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | A six-decade legacy of access and opportunity | amNewYork

SEEK, the nation's first state-funded academic opportunity initiative founded in 1966, has helped over 100,000 students access and complete college degrees through comprehensive support services including tutoring, mentoring, and financial assistance.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The Community Space Like No Other | Neighbourhood Watch

The Exchange is a community hub powered by North Paddington Foodbank who are the UK's first and only cash-first foodbank. Instead of offering food parcels, the foodbank gives out cash and vouchers instead, creating real routes out of crisis. This in turn helps foodbanks evolve into hubs of culture, care and community.
London startup
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

English councils to get guidance on designing safer streets for women and girls

Councils will receive guidance to create safer streets for women and girls, addressing systemic unfairness in walking safety.
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Mayor Mamdani, Make it Easier for New Yorkers to Use Public Spaces

New York City should streamline bureaucratic processes for public space events and programming to better activate shared spaces and support the 2026 World Cup.
Higher education
fromEdSurge
3 weeks ago

Why NYC Schools Invested in Coaching for Staff Outside the Classroom - EdSurge News

NYC Public Schools implemented executive coaching for central office staff to build resilience and clarity amid post-pandemic uncertainty, recognizing that central office effectiveness directly impacts classroom success.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Romford's Reform Referendum: Inside the borough that could Brexit from London'

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell promised Romford constituents a referendum to leave Greater London and rejoin Essex, citing local governance concerns and echoing Brexit arguments.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

How will SEND reforms meet London's growing needs?

SEND support in London has increased by a third over the past decade, with pupils requiring the highest level of need almost doubling, driven by better awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions, rising childhood poverty, and pandemic impacts.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NJ township fighting ICE jail faces another development battle, over affordable homes

Roxbury Township faces pressure from state and federal governments over affordable housing and a new immigration detention center.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Asylum hotel 'could return to community use'

A Surrey hotel currently housing asylum seekers will be modernized and converted back to commercial use with a £10 million investment, expanding from 56 to 96 rooms.
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Mayor Mamdani Can Mark a 'New Era' for Public Space. These Projects Show the Potential.

New York City can enhance livability by converting streets into parks, reclaiming infrastructure for public use, and expanding green, safe, democratic shared spaces across all five boroughs.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Developer Takes Big Steps to Win Public Support

A developer is conducting an extensive $50,000 grassroots campaign distributing informational packets to 4,000 neighbors to build support for an 866-home project in Santa Clarita Valley.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The Space That Helps You Shop Better | Neighbourhood Watch

Better Things is an independent retail space in Forest Hill showcasing over 180 indie brands across ceramics, jewelry, homeware, and accessories, with rotating stock and pop-up opportunities for makers.
Education
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

When the School Becomes the City: Community-Centered Projects in the Global South

School architecture functions as a catalyst for social transformation by creating multifunctional civic spaces that integrate education, culture, sports, and community engagement within urban territories.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Flats for the blind could be sold to developer

When I moved in here it truly was my last resort. Since living here I feel like I have the same independent life that my friends have and I just don't want to lose that. The guide dog run is probably the most important thing for me. It's a safe and confined area where I feel comfortable taking my dog out, especially at night.
London politics
#send
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Essex county election going ahead - minister

Essex County Council elections will proceed on 7 May 2026, with the Secretary of State declining to include them in postponement legislation.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Why Mamdani's New 'Office of Mass Engagement' Matters

The order names a problem that anyone who has spent time in civic life recognizes. Too often, "community" is defined by the few who repeatedly show up or happen to be in the room. That is not because they care more, but because they have the time, flexibility, and familiarity with civic processes that many New Yorkers do not. When those voices are treated as synonymous with an entire district, our understanding of the public and consensus becomes distorted.
New York Islanders
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: Three high school students keep trying to help Palisades community

Three Pacific Palisades high school students formed Build Back Pali and raised thousands to help rebuild homes and support local businesses after the Palisades fire.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If I think about what this means, I want to cry': what happens when a city loses its university?

The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England's east coast, looks grey on a winter afternoon in term-time. Its cobbled high street, bordering the university campus, is sparsely populated with market stalls, vape shops and discount retailers, and feels unusually quiet. There used to be lots of shops, restaurants and youth clubs around here, says 23-year-old Nathan Doucette-Chiddicks. Now, the city is about to lose something else that it can scarcely do without.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It takes a town to raise a family': the community sponsors supporting refugees in the UK

Community sponsorship enables Afghan refugee families to integrate into rural Derbyshire by providing housing, language, benefits, and social support leading to cultural assimilation.
Education
fromWest Side Rag
1 month ago

Racist Remarks Shock Participants at UWS Schools Meeting: 'We Take These Matters Very Seriously'

An adult made a racist remark during a hybrid meeting about closing three Upper West Side schools, captured on Zoom and posted online.
#special-educational-needs
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Cornell to increase contribution to Ithaca schools | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell will increase its annual voluntary contribution to Ithaca City School District to $874,000 by 2030-31, a 34% rise, adding nearly $900,000.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

England planning proposals fail to mention safety of women and girls, say critics

Draft English planning proposals omit mentions of women and girls and ignore recommendations to embed gendered safety, risking inequality and increased risk in new developments.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Thamesmead new town 'no brainer', says politician

A proposal to build 15,000 new homes on a brownfield site at Thamesmead has been shortlisted as one of 12 "new towns" across the country to help meet house-building targets. The plan was given a boost last year with the Chancellor backing a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to the area, but the scheme is still waiting formal government approval.
UK politics
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A social justice issue': London school believes it has model for Send inclusion

A London alternative provision school never excludes pupils and embeds therapy into daily teaching with small classes and family partnership to rebuild trust.
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