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- 1NYCLU report finds sex education in New York inadequate●'To do it, or not to do it': NYCLU releases dismal report on sex education in New York
The New York Civil Liberties Union has released a report describing the state of sex education in New York as dismal, arguing that many students are not receiving comprehensive instruction. The findings raise questions about curriculum standards, teacher training and uneven access to information across school districts, prompting calls for policy changes.
- 2The Fight Over Secular Education in New York Yeshivas Isn't Over●The Fight Over Secular Education in New York Yeshivas Isn’t Over
A dispute continues over whether Hasidic yeshivas in New York provide students with adequate instruction in secular subjects like English, math and science. State officials have pressed the schools to meet educational standards, while yeshiva supporters argue the requirements threaten religious freedom and community autonomy. The standoff between education regulators and Orthodox Jewish institutions remains unresolved, keeping the debate over parental rights, religious liberty and children's right to a basic education alive in New York.