First Tech Fund – Free virtual high school fellowship program with tech access

First Tech Fund – Free virtual high school fellowship program with tech access

FYI! First Tech Fund is recruiting for our First Tech Fund fellowship that empowers low-income high school students to identify, navigate, and attain academic and professional opportunities by providing a supportive, adaptive ecosystem where students get access to free tech, free broadband, skills training, social capital, mentorship, and more.  Our application deadline of April 1st …

NYC CEC – Funding opportunities to apply to implement the People’s Money’s borough-based projects implementation

Good Afternoon, Hope this email finds you well.  The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) is launching an open call for organizations with non-profit (501c3), incorporated organization, or M/WBE status to apply to implement the People’s Money’s borough-based projects that will appear on the ballot. Selected organizations will be funded if the project has the most …

Spread the Word – Take the NYC School Survey by March 31!

Dear Parent Leaders, Please remember to encourage your networks to complete the NYC School Survey by March 31. Every year, we ask all families, teachers, and staff in grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6-12 to take the NYC School Survey.  The survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what members of …

Open Meetings Law (OML) Update Extended April 20, 2023

Dear Council Members (Bcc’d), The local state of emergency declared by the Mayor to address the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through April 20, 2023.   Accordingly, CCECs may continue to hold their meetings remotely through that date if they determine that the COVID-19 pandemic affects or impairs their ability to hold an in-person meeting. This includes …

UFT – Thank you for supporting public schools at Lobby Day

Dear Parent / Caregiver, We showed the power of our voices when more than 900 UFT members and public school parents traveled to Albany for UFT Lobby Day on March 13. We met face-to-face with state representatives and told them why the governor’s plan to expand charter schools in New York City would hurt our …

March 2023 Dear Colleagues, New York’s women have always driven our state and nation forward in positive ways. This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, the New York State Museum is showcasing the talent of several female artists whose work inspires and uplifts. We invite you to join us in learning about the significant contributions of women …

District 75 Queens Candidate Forum – Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00PM

Good Afternoon Everyone, This year families with a child in a District 75 school or program can vote for a District 75 representative to sit on each local Community Education Council. Forums are the best opportunity for the community to meet the candidates running for a council seat. The District 75 candidate forums are organized by District …