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The district is transforming part of the closed LES campus into an Early Childhood Center to meet state mandates, but they need your support for the Oct. 20 bond vote to make it happen!

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Board presses community to back Oct. 20 bond to reopen Early Childhood Center
District leaders presented plans to reopen part of the LES campus as an Early Childhood Center to meet New York State UPK requirements; board explained schematic changes, partnerships with pre-K providers, estimated tax impact and the Oct. 20 bond vote.
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October 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Council members and providers are uniting to demand pay equity for early childhood educators as New York plans to expand its 2K program to 12,000 seats.

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Council and providers press for pay parity and workforce pipelines as 2 k expands
Council members and providers urged the administration to prioritize wage equity with DOE staff and to accelerate apprenticeships and credential pathways (in partnership with CUNY) so the early childhood workforce can scale for the planned expansion to 12,000 seats.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM