New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed that the city is set to restore $10 million in funding for the New York City Department of Education (DOE) community schools. This move comes as a result of responsible budget management and strategic navigation of significant fiscal challenges.
Community schools, which collaborate with community-based organizations, offer comprehensive support to students and their families. This support includes healthcare, additional learning opportunities, and social and emotional counseling. The $10 million in restored funding will be allocated among 170 community schools.
Additionally, Mayor Adams announced a groundbreaking $80 million investment in Summer Rising, a program jointly funded by the DOE and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Summer Rising, designed to engage 110,000 elementary and middle school students in enriching experiences, aims to strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills.
Notably, this $80 million commitment marks a shift, as Summer Rising, previously supported by a $80 DOE portion funded exclusively through temporary COVID-19 federal stimulus funds during the previous administration, will now receive support entirely from city dollars. The move reflects the city’s commitment to sustaining this permanent program beyond the temporary federal aid it initially relied on.
“When we invest in our young people, we invest in the future of our city,” said Mayor Adams. “That’s what programs like Summer Rising can achieve — providing a full year of education, social interaction, and active play to our young people,” he added.
“Ensuring access to quality, affordable youth development and academic enrichment is something our administration is deeply committed to,” said Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana Almanzar. “I am thrilled that we are able to allocate $80 million in city funding to our Summer Rising program. After serving 110,000 students last summer, this funding will allow us to continue that level of support this summer.”
