Hello all! The articles below cover our top picks for the most important early childhood education reads for this week. Enjoy!

Parents, Education Workers Express Concerns about NYC Schools at 'Fight for their Future' Forum – Daily News

Parents and educators of city students voice their concerns at an education forum over class sizes, providing resources to children with special needs, charter schools, and other issues.

Regents Wrestle with Teacher Evaluation Law – wNYC

State education officials unveiled recommendations for a new teacher evaluation system that was discussed by the state’s Board of Regents on Monday, providing some clarity but easing few concerns about the bitterly contested policy.

State Assembly Votes to Extend Mayoral Control of City Schools by 3 Years – Daily News

The state Assembly approved Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal for a three-year extension of mayoral control of New York City schools in a 98-39 vote Monday, but state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said reforms to the law are still needed.

East Harlem Nursery that Paved the Way for Pre-K Turns 50 – DNAinfo

The East Harlem Block Nursery, which helped bring pre-kindergarten classes to the city during the Civil Rights movement, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.