In the United States, public education stands as a powerful force for creating opportunity, offering hope to families, children, and young minds eager to thrive. Yet, a difficult reality persists: many communities continue to receive fewer resources, leaving countless students, especially those in under-resourced areas, without access to high-quality education. The COVID-19 pandemic has only deepened these challenges, exposing long-standing gaps in our public education and youth development systems.
This moment demands sustained and thoughtful efforts to ensure that all students receive the support they need to succeed. Unfortunately, critical conversations that could help drive improvement, on history, identity, and the human experience, are increasingly being restricted in schools. This trend risks silencing important perspectives and omitting essential truths from curricula, ultimately limiting students', educators', and communities’ ability to fully understand and address the real-world challenges they face.
NYS school districts had a decline in public school enrollment [1]
Westchester students go without internet and enabled devices [2]
Cited transportation as a key hurdle for homeless students [3]
We deliver vital educational support, ensuring every homeless student, including those with special needs, receives tailored placement and assistance to unlock their full potential. We set our youngest learners on a transformative educational path, enrolling Pre-K and kindergarten children in a journey that will shape their futures for the better.
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Within our walls, we harness the power of technology to create a brighter future. Here, we provide essential digital resources, from cutting-edge computers and tablets to lightning-fast internet access. Our mission is simple yet transformative: to open doors to digital learning opportunities for both students and residents, ensuring no one is left behind in the digital age.
We are igniting a powerful educational revolution, one that resonates with parents, community leaders, and state legislators alike. We underscore the profound importance of holding our educational systems accountable, paving the way for brighter futures and equitable opportunities.
We champion academic excellence within the African-American community, collaborating with 28 high schools to honor over 300 outstanding honor roll seniors with well-deserved scholarships and awards.
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This opportunity is tailor-made for graduate students dedicated to public service for the 2025- 2026 academic year. We encourage graduate students to apply! The deadline for all materials to be submitted is Monday, June 2, 2025.
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[1] "Shifting Student Populations: How New York schools can address the shifting needs and priorities of students and families." The Education Trust- New York, 2023. Retrieved from the Education Trust- New York Website https://newyork.edtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ETNY-Enrollment-Report-2023.pdf
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[3]Perlman, S. (n.d.). "Access to early childhood programs for young children experiencing homelessness: A survey report." Retrieved from the NAEHCY Web site http://naehcy.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/02/naehcy-survey-report.pdf
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