POST-ELECTION COVERAGE FROM FEET IN TWO WORLDS
Feet in Two Worlds brings you post-election news from our reporters around the country. Visit our blog for coverage of critical issues facing immigrant communities and click here for links to election stories from public radio.
NEW REPORT FINDS THAT ONE IN EVERY FIVE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IS CHRONICALLY ABSENT
Last year, more than 90,000 children in grades K through 5 missed at least one month of school, totaling one-fifth of all elementary students. In high poverty neighborhoods, this number approached one-third of primary grade students. “Strengthening Schools by Strengthening Families" looks into the causes of the problem and possible solutions. Download the PDF here.
CENTER HOSTS FORUM ON FOSTER CARE FOR TEENS
On September 16, 2008, the Center brought together key stakeholders to discuss the struggles and rising challenges faced by foster parents caring for teens. Click here to listen to the audio from "Homes Away from Home: The Changing Face of Foster Care."
FEET IN 2 WORLDS ON LATINO USA
As Feet in Two Worlds journalist Martina Guzman reports, both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns are vying for the crucial Latino swing vote. Her story on Latino voter outreach aired this weekend on NPR’s Latino USA, which reaches 172 stations in 31 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Listen to it here.
NEW EDITION OF CHILD WELFARE WATCH FINDS NYC RELIES MORE HEAVILY ON FOSTER FAMILIES
"Homes Away from Home: Foster parents for a new generation," finds that
foster parenting is harder than ever, as more teens are placed with foster families instead of in group homes and institutions. This report investigates how foster parents are adjusting to their increasingly demanding role, and how the system is struggling to meet their needs. Download PDF here.
JOHN PODESTA ON CLIMATE CHANGE
John Podesta, president of the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, delivered the inaugural lecture in the Con Edison Speaker Series at Milano on June 26, 2008. Clink on the link to watch the video of “Cities Respond to Climate Change: The Challenge of Energy Efficiency.”
RONALD BROWNSTEIN ON WASHINGTON POLITICS
Ronald Brownstein, political director of Atlantic Media Group and author of The Second Civil War: How Extreme Partisanship has Paralyzed Washington and Polarized America, delivered the inaugural Bill Green Lecture at Milano on May 28, 2008. Click on the link to watch the video of “The Hyperpartisan Era In Washington: Can Federal Bipartisanship Be Revived?”
CENTER HOSTS HEATED DEBATE ON MAYORAL CONTROL OF SCHOOLS
On March 6, 2008, the Center hosted "Who Rules the Schools? Mayoral Control After Bloomberg," which featured opening remarks by Chancellor Joel Klein followed by a lively and provocative panel discussion. Click on the links to read the transcript or watch the video.
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