Advocates for Children of New York
@afcnewyork.bsky.social
NYC non-profit dedicated to protecting every child's right to learn. For 50+ years, we've worked with students at greatest risk for school-based discrimination. www.advocatesforchildren.org
For more on our recommendations, check out the full report we released today reviewing data on Passages Academy—the school serving youth in court-ordered settings—and calling on NYC to better serve students before, during, & after their detention.
Reconnecting to Opportunity: Advancing Educational Equity for Court-Involved Students - Advocates for Children of New York
This report reviews data on educational programming for young people in juvenile detention or placement during the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years and makes key recommendations for how the incoming M...
advocatesforchildren.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
For more on our recommendations, check out the full report we released today reviewing data on Passages Academy—the school serving youth in court-ordered settings—and calling on NYC to better serve students before, during, & after their detention.
We're urging the City to act—before, during, and after detention or placement. Essential school-based interventions and behavioral & mental health supports can help prevent young people from being funneled into the legal system in the first place. @council.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We're urging the City to act—before, during, and after detention or placement. Essential school-based interventions and behavioral & mental health supports can help prevent young people from being funneled into the legal system in the first place. @council.nyc.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Students struggle to access appropriate educational programs & reengage in school after they leave detention or placement: over half of students who transition back to @nycschools.bsky.social and stay for at least 10 days miss more days of school than they attend in the 2 months after their return.
After juvenile detention, many NYC students struggle to reengage with school, report finds
A new report finds that students in juvenile detention often don’t get the special education support they need and struggle to reconnect with school after they’re released.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Students struggle to access appropriate educational programs & reengage in school after they leave detention or placement: over half of students who transition back to @nycschools.bsky.social and stay for at least 10 days miss more days of school than they attend in the 2 months after their return.
Once at Passages, many don’t get the educational services to which they’re entitled: during the last two years, 1 in 6 students with disabilities didn't receive their legally required Special Education Plan within 30 school days of enrolling; 24% of ELLs had no English as a New Language instruction.
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Once at Passages, many don’t get the educational services to which they’re entitled: during the last two years, 1 in 6 students with disabilities didn't receive their legally required Special Education Plan within 30 school days of enrolling; 24% of ELLs had no English as a New Language instruction.
About half of students at Passages Academy have IEPs, more than double the citywide special education classification rate. Compared to all 7th–12th graders in NYC, they’re *more than 17 times* as likely to be labeled as students with emotional disabilities.
NYC schools falling short on education for youth in detention, new report finds
The report also finds poor transition support that leaves many youth without a school placement upon reentry
gothamist.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
About half of students at Passages Academy have IEPs, more than double the citywide special education classification rate. Compared to all 7th–12th graders in NYC, they’re *more than 17 times* as likely to be labeled as students with emotional disabilities.
Youth in detention or placement—who are overwhelmingly male, Black, and from low-income families—have complex educational needs that long predate their time in custody. Many are over-age for their grade, have unmet mental health needs, or have experienced significant trauma.
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Youth in detention or placement—who are overwhelmingly male, Black, and from low-income families—have complex educational needs that long predate their time in custody. Many are over-age for their grade, have unmet mental health needs, or have experienced significant trauma.
Your school will notify you if a disruption in busing *does* occur and if your child will be affected. Make sure your contact info is up to date with the school, and sign up for a NYCSA account if you don't already have one. Check out our tip sheet to learn how:
How to use NYCSA (The New York City Schools Account) - Advocates for Children of New York
Learn how to navigate NYCSA, the New York City Department of Education website application that lets you see and manage important information about your child’s education online.
advocatesforchildren.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Your school will notify you if a disruption in busing *does* occur and if your child will be affected. Make sure your contact info is up to date with the school, and sign up for a NYCSA account if you don't already have one. Check out our tip sheet to learn how:
Families can prepare by checking NYCSA to confirm which bus company serves their child's route, as not all companies will be affected, and reviewing @nycschools.bsky.social's plans for alternative transportation options in case of a potential interruption in service.
Potential Busing Disruption
infohub.nyced.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Families can prepare by checking NYCSA to confirm which bus company serves their child's route, as not all companies will be affected, and reviewing @nycschools.bsky.social's plans for alternative transportation options in case of a potential interruption in service.