Parents incarcerated on Rikers reunite with their children at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Once a month, when the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is closed to the public, it welcomes a special group of visitors: parents incarcerated at Rikers Island and their children.  The Haven:…

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Thornton Township District 205 giving teachers $5,000 bonuses for good attendance

While still struggling with chronic absenteeism among students post COVID-19, Thornton Township High School District 205 is tackling teacher attendance issues with $5,000 bonuses. “Thousands of more students have had…

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