From The Nation Institute: Just a little over two months ago, The Nation Institute honored Don Shaffer at our annual gala dinner. Yesterday, we were deeply saddened to learn of his death. Don was 84 years old but that number didn't capture his Read More »

Dozens of parents, students from Pre-K to college ages, teachers, and advocates from across New York State traveled to ask that legislators support Governor Cuomo’s proposal to invest $25 million to expand full-day Pre-K programs, as well as to Read More »

New York state will give more than $26 million in state aid to the Massapequa School District under Gov. Cuomo's proposed budget, but school officials say the aid package could hamstring their ability to fund programs. The proposed $26.1 million Read More »