ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Starting in September, all 2.7 million public and charter school students in New York State are supposed to start receiving free breakfast and lunch at school, regardless of ...

Mayor Adams hopes to offer free after-school to more New York City families by opening 20,000 new program slots over the next few years, he announced Tuesday. The expansion, which he is dubbing “After ...

A growing number of states are implementing universal free school meals for students in full-time education. Universal free school meals are a relatively new phenomenon in the U.S., with the first ...

Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday he wants to make New York City more affordable for families by expanding a free after-school program — an issue that’s grown as a hot topic in the mayoral race. Adams ...

Parents value after-school programs, but demand far exceeds available capacity, particularly among low- and middle-income families, a new report finds. Families want after-school programming for about ...

WASHINGTON — Children don’t stop learning after they leave the classroom, and after-school programs play a crucial role in child and youth development. “Out-of-school time” programs can provide ...