Voter — We’re looking for New Yorkers ages 14-18 who are passionate about civic engagement, voting, and democracy to join our 2023 Ambassador team! This paid opportunity will run from May-August, with an option to stay on through November 2023. Apply now. Ambassadors will earn up to $225 per month for 10-15 hours of work. …
Dear fellow New Yorker, February 18 marked the Hindu festival celebrating the God Shiva. Lord Shiva protects his devotees from negative and evil spirits. May Lord Shiva’s love and blessings always be with you and your loved ones. Our best wishes for all our Hindu friends for a joyful Maha Shivratri. …
The deadline to apply for a seat on a Community or Citywide Education Council is almost here! The last chance to submit your application is Thursday, February 23. Applying is simple: log into your NYC Schools Account, or create a new account if you don’t already have one, at schoolsaccount.nyc. Community and Citywide Education Councils …
Hello Friends I’m working with New York City Public Schools’ Digital Learning Advisory Committee(DLAC), which brings together educators, researchers, students, and community members toimprove digital learning across New York City Public Schools. We’re looking to learn more about improving the use of technology to support student learning,advance equity, and improve opportunities for all New York …
Dear Friends Recently I joined the Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College at Columbia University. The Center promotes strengthening students’ educational rights through research, advocacy, and collective action. The Center also convenes DemocracyReady NY, the multigenerational, statewide, nonpartisan coalition committed to preparing all students for civic participation. DemocracyReady NY will host a series of …
Good afternoon, I hope this message finds you enjoying this fabulous weather. I wanted to share that the UFT is sponsoring a bus to Albany on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 to oppose Gov. Hochul’s charter school expansion plan. To sign up, please fill out the registration link below and by all means, share the flier attached. The …
Dear fellow New Yorker, Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family of NYPD officer Adeed Fayaz, who passed away on February 7th. Officer Fayaz, a five-year veteran of the police force, was assigned to the 66th Precinct in Brooklyn. He was married and the father of two small children. A …
Multilingual Monthly: February 2023 In this Issue Upcoming Live Events for NYC Public School Staff Immigrant Ambassador Program (IAP) Office Hours with Community Ambassadors Recordings of Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Training: Session 1, 2, 3, & 4 Call for Feedback: Scaffolded Core Curriculum Units for MLs and ELLs Refer Teachers for Extended Certification Programs Today! …
Good morning NYC Health + Hospital Partners! Happy Post- Valentine’s Day! Also, the groundhog saw it’s shadow earlier this month which means six more weeks of winter… but if you step outside this week it doesn’t seem to be the case! On a serious note, I have attached our latest newsletter with updates on …