After meeting the parents of children with a range of disabilities, she decided almost on the spot to start a clinic to treat such children exclusively. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Children and Childhood”
Fentanyl in Bottle Kills Toddler, and Father Is Charged
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
The death of 22-month-old Charles Rosa-Velloso was just one of several opioid-related fatalities of young children this year. Source: New York Times
5 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2021
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Opens Vaccination Sites for Children 5 and Older
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
Gov. Hochul expands access to shots beyond local offices and schools. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Recommends Covid Vaccine for Younger Children
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2021
With the agency director’s sign-off, children ages 5 to 11 could begin to receive the shots this week. Source: New York Times
Live Performance Is Back, With New Rituals Joining the Old Ones
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2021
Seeing theater these days can involve waiting in lines to show proof of vaccination and getting rapid coronavirus tests for young children. Many fans seem undeterred. Source: New York Times
Money for Kindergartners, Spendable on College
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2021
New York City is giving every public school kindergartner $100 in a college savings account. Source: New York Times
529 Savings Plan: Why Every Penny Counts
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
New York City is giving every public school kindergartner $100 in a college savings account. Here’s why every penny matters. Source: New York Times
In ‘Alma’s Way,’ a Young Latina Thinks for Herself, Like Her Creator
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2021
Set in the Bronx, the new PBS Kids’ show from Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on “Sesame Street,” promotes diversity and critical thinking. Source: New York Times
When Dasani Left Home
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2021
What happens when trying to escape poverty means separating from your family at 13? Source: New York Times
How One Principal Got Students Back to a Bronx Public School
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
Last year, 80 percent of students at Public School 5 and half its teachers learned and taught remotely. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Schools Reopen With Joy and Anxiety on ‘Game Changer’ First Day
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
“We’ve got to give this a chance,” said one parent as the nation’s largest school system reopened in full for the first time in 18 months. Source: New York Times
New York City Schools Reopen For 1st Time in 18 Months
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
Almost all of the nearly 1 million students in the public system are returning to class on Monday. Source: New York Times
At Birth, She Already Had a Case File. At 7 Years Old, She Was Dead.
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
A child welfare system meant to protect Julissia Batties from an abusive home life failed the ultimate test. Source: New York Times
As Virus Cases Rise, Another Contagion Spreads Among the Vaccinated: Anger
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
Frustrated by the prospect of a new surge, many Americans are blaming the unvaccinated. A tougher stance may backfire, some experts warn. Source: New York Times