For the last 20 years, Sofika Zielyk has been making Ukrainian Easter eggs, known as “pysanky,” in her East Village studio, a craft she learned from her mother.
Language Programs Hit By Budget Cuts
The fastest growing student population, English language learners, is falling behind academically in New York City. Educators are trying to increase graduation rates with after-school programs and activities to keep these students from dropping out – but budget cuts may derail progress.