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By James French
There has been some scary evidence surfacing lately about the knowledge disconnect that has appeared between parents and children. Whether it is because of a desire not to know, a concern over privacy, or an unwillingness to be intrusive, there has been startling research emerging that parents just don’t know what’s going on with their children as much as they did in the past.

By Reva Gaur
In our latest round-up of interesting links relating to our program areas and community– follow the continuing coverage of the proposed cuts to after school & child care programs across New York City; learn about the Lower East Side Heritage Film Series down the street at our neighborhood library; and check out family-friendly events this Fleet Week!
“Bloomberg’s Budget Cuts and The After School Crisis” (Huffington Post)
“Film Series Covers A Century of the Lower East Side” (New York Times)
“Fleet Week Kicks Off With Dozens of Free Family-Friendly Events” (DNA Info)
Ten years ago this month, I was wrapping up my senior year of college: turning in my thesis, saying goodbye to good friends… and realizing that I probably should have started applying for jobs back in January.
I got lucky. Through a connection made the previous summer, a dream job fell into my lap. 2012’s newly minted college graduates might not be so lucky – a recently released study says that half of recent college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed. It’s tough, reading statistics like that, to wax poetic about the importance of a college education – and yet, that’s exactly what I’m about to do.

By Beth Sapiro
As a therapist working in schools, clinics and after-school programs, I frequently run up against the barrier of stigma. All too often, a child or adolescent is struggling with emotional and behavioral problems that could be addressed through counseling. However, when the possibility of therapy is broached, the responses come fast and furious:
-Therapy is only for people with serious mental problems.
-Therapy means you’re “psycho.”
-Therapy means you’ll be labeled and discriminated against for the rest of your life.
-Being in therapy means you’ll have to take medication forever and be a zombie.
-You don’t need therapy; you need to stop being lazy/pay attention/get a job/grow up.
By Reva Gaur
Our latest round-up of links and articles features a number of issues that are very important to the Educational Alliance, our clients and staff: saving child care and after school programs for low-income families; the growing homeless population in New York City (and how we can help); and the experience of becoming a new parent. Hope you enjoy them!
“Budget Cuts to Impact After School Program at P.S. 142” (WPIX News)
“New York City Homelessness Rate Up 23%” (Huffington Post)
“What No One Told Me About Motherhood” (Parenting.com)
“New York’s Children Shouldn’t Pay The Price” (NY Times Opinion)

By Reva Gaur
Take a break from your busy Monday and check out an assortment of links we love, featuring a range of stories from Lower East Side photography to building a sense of community in the classroom:
“Creating Community Connects Kids” (NEA.org)
“How Exercise Fuels the Brain” (New York Times)
“5 Ways to Empower Children Against Bullying” (Parents Magazine)
“96-Year Old Photographer Rebecca Lepkoff Brings Lower East Side Back in Focus” (NY Daily News)
By Reva Gaur
Yesterday was International End Poverty Day, and in honor of this day, we wanted to share a recent NY1 News story about our new College Access and Success program for parents of children who attend our Head Start & Early Head Start programs. We believe that education in the key to ending poverty in New York City (and beyond) and our new program is a step in this direction! Watch the full story here on NY1′s website.

By Reva Gaur
Since our cause of the month for September is literacy, this week’s round-up features recent articles and resources about literacy for both kids and adults. Enjoy!
“5 Ways to Make Reading Fun” (Parenting Magazine) — useful tips for getting toddlers excited about reading.
“Chinatown-Lower East Side Literacy Zone” (new site by University Settlement) – for our neighbors, a hub of information on ESL classes & more.
“Adult Literacy: Volunteer Opportunities” (New York Cares website) — lots of great opportunities to get involved.
“Center for Literacy Getting Aid to Support Its Mission” (Philadelphia Inquirer) — an inspiring story out of Philly! Worth a read, even if you’re a New Yorker.

By Reva Gaur
Did you know that a 4-year old from a low income background hears 35 million fewer words than a 4-year old from an affluent family? This month, we’re focusing on literacy as our Cause of the Month — a new series that highlights different causes that we address as an organization. For more on literacy, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and check out recent posts about literacy like our new College Access program for parents and volunteers reading to kids in Head Start.

With the new school year rolling in, it’s not only the children that we are opening our classrooms to in our Early Childhood Education programs. This school year, our parents are also heading back to school – with the prospect of a college education in their future.

