Eric Adams on Education

	Eric Adams on Education

Expand summer school; keep buildings open year round

300 years ago, when children worked alongside their families on an agrarian calendar, it made sense to take a few months off to tend to the crops. Those days are long over. By greatly expanding summer school options, we can much better use our education infrastructure by creating more flexibility for parents in how--and when--their child receives their education. This calendar change will ensure our school buildings stay open year-round and are available for day-long activities.

A culture of mindfulness in the classroom, including proven stress-management techniques like meditation, can help students faced with structural challenges develop the inner strength and wherewithal to overcome the obstacles stacked against them. We will pursue a universal program that gives every student a start to their school day, whether in-person or remote, with a brief session of meditation and mindfulness.

Source: 2021 NYC Mayoral campaign website EricAdams2021.com , Jul 7, 2021

Make dyslexia screening universal

Studies show that up to 30-40% of inmates in prisons are dyslexic, indicating that students whose learning challenges are not discovered are also not addressed. By making dyslexia screening universal in City schools, we will identify these challenges early and better ensure success for students. Schools must find better alternatives to suspensions and expulsions, increase job training programs, and make dyslexia screening universal to identify these challenges early. Source: 2021 NYC Mayoral campaign website EricAdams2021.com , Jul 7, 2021

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