Bureau: New York

Book Launch | A Brighter Choice: Building a Just School in an Unequal City

What happens to public schools when a neighborhood gentrifies? In many cases, the newcomers either avoid their local schools or use their political power to push aside families who have lived in the neighborhood for years. But there’s a third possibility, one that can bring greater equity, and that’s the story of this new book. …

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Let’s Talk About It: Coming Together for Youth Mental Health

The Opportunity Network invites you to reimagine how we can prioritize the emotional and mental well-being of the communities we support, especially young people from historically and systematically marginalized communities. Together, we’ll explore practices that center self-care and community care across group settings, 1:1 advising sessions, and as stand-alone resources, and will also feature a …

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Tinuiti Live

Being a marketer in 2023 is anything but clear. But how exactly do you find clarity in 2023? By asking questions. And not just any questions – the right questions. Why? Because when you ask the right questions, the right answers follow. And from there? The credibility and confidence you need to unleash the bold …

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Special Education 101: Related Services

Special education for students with disabilities can cover a wide range of specially designed instruction, supports, and services. Sometimes, this might include what’s known as “related services” like group or individual speech and language therapy, occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), counseling, hearing and vision services, and more. This 60-minute workshop will cover the different …

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The Well-Balanced Student

Do you want the youth in your community to be healthier and more engaged, but are unsure where to start? This workshop examines the tension that families, students, and educators often experience over issues such as workload, grades, academic integrity, and engagement, and offers tools for creating healthier climates at school and at home. Our …

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What’s the point of college in 2023?

“What’s the point of a college education in 2023?” Throughout the 2022-23 school year, Kelly Corrigan visited 15 college campuses across the country to sit in on classes, talk to students, and uncover answers to this provocative question. You’re invited to join Kelly Corrigan and Challenge Success Co-Founder, Denise Pope, Ph.D., for this free presentation …

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Mental Health on Purpose: Teaching Young People Skills as They Step into Their Future

The statistics regarding young people’s mental health continue to cause alarm. Anxiety is the most common and often the earliest issue to surface, and then becomes a risk factor for increasing problems throughout the teen years. The good news? We know what helps. Taking action to increase connection and actively focusing on certain cognitive and …

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What we should really be asking about ChatGPT and cheating

As educators and families grapple with the rapidly changing technological landscape and tools like ChatGPT, our organizational approach is to lean in strongly to opportunities to cultivate connections, relationships, conditions, and academic identities that buffer against incentives to cut corners. In this presentation and interactive discussion with Challenge Success co-founder, Denise Pope, Ph.D., and School …

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Strategic Arts & Education (SAE) Initiative Workshops

The Confined Arts in partnership with Another Choice Youth and Family Outreach for their upcoming Strategic Arts & Education (SAE) Initiative workshops. The Ford Foundation has awarded The Confined Arts in partnership with Another Choice Youth and Family Outreach Inc with a grant to launch the Strategic Arts & Education (SAE) initiative to provide free artistic literacy, professional …

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New Visions Charter School Career Fair

Looking for teaching opportunities for upcoming 23-24 school year? #REGISTERNOW for the New Visions in-person recruitment event on Wednesday, March 22nd from 5pm-7pm!! You’ll get to meet representatives from our schools, learn more about #NewVisions, and connect with industry experts from our network. https://forms.gle/rjFEouxwYo7wmRv4A   #teacherjobfair #nycteachers #teacherjobs #readytowork #teachers

Special Education for K-12 Students: Understanding the IEP

Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP, and talk about how to advocate for certain supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs.

Special Education for K-12 Students: Understanding the IEP

Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP, and talk about how to advocate for certain supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs.

Educator Happy Hour

Poster House welcomes Pre-K through university educators to view the museum’s new exhibitions and learn more about upcoming educational programming! Join us for a complimentary happy hour at the museum, and chat with the Education team about field trips, in-school residencies, teen programs, and CTLE-certified teacher professional development. Poster House will be closed to the …

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Summit on Civic Readiness: Preparing Democracy-Ready NY Students

The Summit on Civic Readiness celebrates New York’s commitment to civic readiness, highlights the importance of civic readiness for our state and our children’s futures, and spotlights ongoing work to enhance civic learning around the state. Part I. What Does It Mean to Be Democracy Ready? Michael Rebell, Center for Educational Equity, Teachers College, Columbia …

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Kick of New York Civic Learning Week: A Conversation with Richard Haass

Join Richard Haass, veteran U.S. diplomat, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, and bestselling author, in a conversation with Michael A. Rebell, professor of law and educational practice and executive director of the Center for Educational Equity, Teachers College, Columbia University. Free virtual event, register here today! To kick off New York Civic Learning …

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ANTISEMITISM: UNDERSTANDING AND COUNTERING THIS HATRED TODAY (DAY 3 OF 3)

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET Michael Bornstein, one of the youngest known survivors of the Auschwitz death camp – and his daughter, TV news producer and co-author Debbie Bornstein Holinstat will host a special Zoom chat for educators sharing details of Michael’s experience in the Holocaust and their journey to co-authoring their young adult …

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ANTISEMITISM: UNDERSTANDING AND COUNTERING THIS HATRED TODAY (DAY 2 OF 3)

Read the news and it is clear: antisemitism is not a relic of the past, but a hatred the world struggles with today. It is important that educators have the resources and tools to feel prepared to talk about contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and hate with students. This learning opportunity explores classroom materials to support …

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ANTISEMITISM: UNDERSTANDING AND COUNTERING THIS HATRED TODAY (DAY 1 OF 3)

Read the news and it is clear: antisemitism is not a relic of the past, but a hatred the world struggles with today. It is important that educators have the resources and tools to feel prepared to talk about contemporary manifestations of antisemitism and hate with students. This learning opportunity explores classroom materials to support …

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Why Instructional Materials Matter: What Families Need to Know

High-quality instructional materials are essential for preparing students for college, careers, and civic participation. For many family members and caregivers, it can feel overwhelming or confusing to know where and how to start asking questions about your child’s curriculum. Join InsideSchools as we host EdReports, a national nonprofit that reviews K–12 instructional materials in English …

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Doing Democracy Differently (10 CTLE)

Citizens’ assemblies have addressed complex policy issues around the world and have even become permanent in Paris, Oregon and Belgium. This 10 Credit CTLE course presented with Democracy Without Elections introduces secondary teachers to the expanding use of lottery (sortition) to bring diverse groups of citizens together to form policy recommendations. Learn more here! The …

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Imagining Freedom

Incarceration denies millions of people full participation in American society—and, in turn, American society is denied their artistic, cultural, and intellectual contributions. Imagining Freedom, a new initiative of the Mellon Foundation, aims to mend and make visible that loss. By broadening access to the arts and humanities and exploring how they illuminate opportunities for civic, …

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Youth Communication’s SEL Day Webinar: March 9

​Join Youth Communication (YC) as we celebrate international social and emotional learning (SEL) day. YC is hosting a free, interactive webinar on Thursday, March 9 at 3pm. Register for “Expanding Our Universe: Building SEL Through Reading True, Teen-Written Stories” at bit.ly/YC-SELday. More details about the webinar: The poet, Muriel Rukeyser, wrote that: “The universe is made of stories, …

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Teacher Workshop: Queering History

Discover primary and secondary sources that highlight the contributions of queer individuals throughout American history and discuss strategies for how to employ a queer lens in the history classroom, especially for eras in which queer voices have been elided or obscured. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: Has the U.S. lived up to its potential?

Join New-York Historical Society Hertog Fellow Professor Roosevelt Montas for a rousing discussion of the promise and potential of the U.S., and how to inspire young people to become active citizens.  Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: American Foreign Policy in a Changing World

Investigate the challenges U.S. leaders faced as globalization transformed world politics in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s and examine how everyday Americans responded to foreign policy decision-making.   Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: Challenging Asian Exclusion

Celebrate AAPI Heritage month by learning how to effectively teach the stories of Asians and Asian Americans who fiercely fought Asian exclusion in the 19th and 20th centuries.  Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Appreciation Day Open House

Teachers, enjoy a free day at the museum with your family celebrating YOU! Details about tours and family-friendly activities to be announced. Sunday, April 30, 11:30am-3:30pm (drop in) Free

Teacher Workshop: The Power to Wage War

Study the evolution of the president’s power to wage war while learning how to use the new Opening the Oval curriculum guide to seamlessly integrate civics and history in your classroom.  Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: Was the Civil War Inevitable?

The cataclysm of the Civil War reshaped American government and society, but was it inevitable? This workshop will introduce primary and secondary sources designed to allow students to answer this critical question for themselves. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: Black in the Jazz Age

Prepare to challenge preconceived notions of the Jazz Age in your classroom by participating in this exploration of the history of Black Americans during the volatile 1920s. Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: History of Jewish Immigration to the U.S. 1880-1924

Presented by our partners at the Institute for Curriculum Services, this workshop will challenge you to examine the push/pull factors that brought Jews to America, explore the history of Jewish Americans, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act.  Participants will receive 1 CTLE hour.

Teacher Workshop: Nature, Crisis, Consequence

Tour Nature, Crisis, Consequence, a new exhibition that investigates the natural, social, and cultural impacts of human-caused changes to the environment. After the tour, explore interdisciplinary connections between social studies, art, and science. Participants will receive 2 CTLE hours. In-person teacher workshop at the New-York Historical Society on Wednesday, May 10, 4:30-6:30pm.

Teacher Workshop: Biting into the History of Jewish Delis

Tour “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli to discover how Jewish immigrants imported and adapted diverse European traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant, and then explore new resources for teaching the history of Jewish Americans.  Participants will receive 2 CTLE hours. In-person workshop at the New-York Historical Society on Wednesday, March 15, …

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FREE PD: Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources

This self-paced, online course uses primary sources, videos, and engaging learning tools to trace the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. You’ll start with the rise of Arab nationalism and Zionism, unpack the broken promises made during World War I, tackle the Mandate Era, the major wars and peace treaties, and reflect on the continuing conflict …

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UFT/NAACP SPRING 23 COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR – HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION

The UFT Office of Parent & Community Engagement will host an in-person college & career readiness event at the Bronx Learning Center. Online registration for high school Counselors/Teachers is open. Students must be accompanied by a Counselor/Teacher or Parent/Guardian. Over 100 colleges & organizations will be present to meet with Students. Visit the UFT College & Career …

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Student Challenge NYC Game Jam

HEY THERE GAMERS! Do you love playing video games? Have you always wanted to learn how to make one? Then this Game Jam is for YOU!The Games for Change (G4C) Student Challenge is inviting middle and high school students (grades 5-12) to our first in-person Game Jam since 2019. Collaborate with others, create game studios, and design …

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STEM Anywhere

All the world’s a lab, and science can happen anywhere, anytime! But how do we make sure our kiddos are getting the most out of these learning experiences? Join the Robertson Center on Tuesday, March 7 from 12–1 p.m. for our webinar premiere of STEM Anywhere!

In Sickness and in Health: A History of Sewers and Sanitation in Brooklyn

Join the Center for Brooklyn History, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and Greenpoint Library for a professional learning event that plunges into the history of sewers and sanitation in NYC. During the mid-19th century, Brooklynites helped pioneer a vastly ambitious public works project: one of the first comprehensive public sewer systems in …

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In-Person Staten Island Camp, Recreation & After-School Resource Fair

Join INCLUDEnyc IN PERSON! for the free Staten Island Camp, Recreation & After School Resource Fair for families of children with disabilities! Bring the kids, speak with representatives of local programs, learn about options, and receive information and answers on the spot for kids ages 3-21! Free parking available! If you are traveling via public …

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Protecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities: An Introduction to Section 504

For the last 50 years, Section 504 has been key in ensuring individuals with disabilities have protections and access to reasonable accommodations and services in publicly funded institutions. Join us to learn more about how this little understood rule requires that eligible students have equal access to educational opportunities, removing barriers for students to learn …

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BAE Virtual Concert Hall: Caribbean Music and More

Join us for an online presentation of Caribbean Music and More. From Jamaican and Haitian folk songs to Florence Price’s monumental Five Folksongs in Counterpoint, the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet celebrates the works of Black composers and musicians in the Americas and more.

How to Navigate Preschool Special Education in NYC / Como Navegar la Educación Especial Preescolar en NYC

This presentation provides a thorough overview of pre-school special education (ages 3-5) in New York City—the evaluations, creating substantive goals, and the IEP’s careful development. Parents and families with be equipped and empowered with highly effective tools and strategies to advocate and create meaningful supports, relationships, and partnerships with their child’s official designee & service …

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Webinar: What Is Circularity?

What is circularity anyway?  It’s a sustainable model, process, or economic system focused on re-use and waste elimination. So if you’re ever reduced waste in the cafeteria, organized uniform or book swaps, or repaired a button on a shirt, congratulations – you’ve been involved in circularity! In this webinar, the NYC Department of Education’s Office …

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Artists Studios Community Series

The Artists Studios Community Series provides a welcoming virtual environment where artists feel comfortable showing and talking about their work, sharing information, and learning how to prepare for a studio visit and artist talk.  Each online program accommodates ten virtual studio visits followed by sharing resources on different aspects of being an independent artist. Each …

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Lunar New Year

Celebrate Lunar New Year at T!C’s community studio! Folk artists will demonstrate and sell their traditional crafts with Xun Ye making LNY-themed dough figurines 面塑 and Becky Hsu writing spring couplets 春聯 to bring good fortune to your house.

READ 718 Presents: Understanding and Responding to Childhood Trauma

Alisashie Amie Nutakor is a licensed clinical social worker who has been providing mental health services in NYC for over a decade. Alisashie supports clients using intentional, holistic, and neuro-science based approaches. In this session we will explore what trauma is, how to identify it, and the ways in which it impacts learning. This session will include …

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UFT/HESC FAFSA COMPLETION EVENT

UFT/HESC FAFSA and TAP Application Completion Event. Get one-on-one assistance from HESC and NYS college financial aid professionals who can answer your questions or help you complete your financial aid application. Spanish language experts available. Create your Federal Student Aid ID Video FSA ID Infographic  

Making School Leadership Pipelines More Diverse to Reflect the Community

Building a diverse pipeline of school leaders who are well prepared and supported enables districts to retain the kind of talent that ensures all students thrive. Research tells us that principals of color accelerate achievement for all students, especially those of color. But across the country, districts face a diversity crisis in their leadership pipelines: …

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Specialized Programs in Special Education in NYC: AIMS (Acquisition, Integrated Services, Meaningful Communication, and Social Skills) Program / Programas Especializados en Educación Especial en NYC: Programa AIMS: Adquisición, Servicios Integrados, Comunicación Significativa y Habilidades Sociales

The Office of Autism at District 75 will be hosting a webinar about the AIMS program. AIMS which stands for: Acquisition, Integration, Meaningful Communication, and Social Skills is an ABA/Verbal Behavior program that supports students through grades K-2. / La Oficina de Autismo en Distrito 75 tendrá un seminario web sobre el programa AIMS. AIMS …

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Specialized Programs in Special Education in NYC (ACES, Bilingual Special Education, & ASD Programs) / Programas Especializadas en Educación Especial en NYC (Programs de ACES, Educación Especial Bilingue y ASD)

Bilingual Special Education (BSE) in NYC / Educación Especial Bilingüe en NYC Bilingual Special Education (BSE) is a specialized program for students who require an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) or Special Class (SC) with a language of instruction other than English. These programs are intended to support English Language Learners (ELLs) who benefit from culturally and …

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State of Our Union: Telling the American Story — A Virtual Event

Two luminaries in American history and culture are coming together for a conversation about how we can better tell and understand the American Story. Join Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III as they explore how momentum in African American studies, public history, and museums have unlocked an American Story …

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OneGoal NY Virtual Convening

OneGoal New York is thrilled to host a virtual convening to continue the work of our Build Capacity for Postsecondary Success (BCPS) workshop series! This free event will bring together practitioners in postsecondary planning work from across New York to develop new learnings, share in expertise and perspectives, and broaden professional networks. Your voice is …

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Hidden Voices of New York City: Antonia Pantoja Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) – 11:00am

Did you know that between 1940 and 1960, more than 800,000 Puerto Ricans moved to the United States mainland, with a large majority moving to New York City? Yet it would take until 1974 for the city’s growing Spanish-speaking population to have access to bilingual education. That change is thanks to the incredible organizing of …

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Hidden Voices of New York City: Antonia Pantoja Student Workshop (Grades 3-5) – 9:30am

Did you know that between 1940 and 1960, more than 800,000 Puerto Ricans moved to the United States mainland, with a large majority moving to New York City? Yet it would take until 1974 for the city’s growing Spanish-speaking population to have access to bilingual education. That change is thanks to the incredible organizing of …

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Hidden Voices of New York City: Antonia Pantoja – Educator Workshop

Join us as we dive into the life of Dr. Antonia Pantoja and gain resources to teach her story in this professional learning session. Explore her legacy further in conversation with scholar Lillian Jiménez, filmmaker of the acclaimed documentary Antonia Pantoja, ¡Presente! (2009), and Wilhelmina Perry, Pantoja’s colleague and partner. They will share some of the personal experiences that shaped Pantoja’s …

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UFT FAFSA/TAP COMLETION EVENT REGISTRATION

SAVE THE DATE !!!UFT FAFSA/TAP COMPLETION EVENTJANUARY 30THTIME: 11:00AM-2:00PMREGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 9thThe UFT FAFSA/TAP Completion Event will be hosted by the NYS Higher Education Services Corp in collaboration with the NYS Financial Aid Administrators Association. Completing the FAFSA | Start Here Get ThereOne-to-One help with a Financial Aid Professional via ZOOM. ( Spanish available ). …

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Artists Studios Community Series

The Artists Studios Community Series provides a welcoming virtual environment where artists feel comfortable showing and talking about their work, sharing information, and learning how to prepare for a studio visit and artist talk.  Each online program accommodates ten virtual studio visits followed by sharing resources on different aspects of being an independent artist. Each …

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Teacher Workshop – Crafting Freedom: The Life and Legacy of Free Black Potter Thomas W. Commeraw

Crafting Freedom: The Life and Legacy of Free Black Potter Thomas W. Commeraw  Wednesday, February 15, 4:30-6:30pm Visit the first exhibition devoted to Thomas Commeraw, a successful Black craftsman who was long assumed to be white. Formerly enslaved, Commeraw rose to prominence as a free Black entrepreneur, owning and operating a successful pottery in New …

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High School Chancellor’s Day: The Power of the Presidency (Full Day Teacher Workshop)

High School Chancellor’s Day: The Power of the Presidency Monday, January 30, 8:30am-3:30pm Learn activities and resources to seamlessly integrate civics and history education in your classroom. Sessions will include a workshop on the evolution of presidential war powers in the 20th century, a tour of the Meet the Presidents exhibition and replica Oval Office, …

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Teacher Workshop – Black is Beautiful

In the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s, artist Kwame Brathwaite used photography to popularize the political slogan “Black Is Beautiful.” Inspired by the writings of activist and Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, Brathwaite co-founded Grandassa Models, a modeling collective of Black women founded to challenge white beauty standards. Tour the exhibition Black is Beautiful before …

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