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NYU Metro Center's Official Bluesky. Promoting education justice and school change.
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Stand in community with @metronyu.bsky.social. Register for our 2026 Equity Now Conference. Hear from Dr. Bettina Love, abolitionist educator pioneer and @nytimespr.bsky.social best selling author of Punished for Dreaming. Learn more here: bit.ly/49Ypfgp
February 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Join @metronyu.bsky.socials PRE & the Research Alliance for New York City Schools for webinar for sharing findings from @gatesfoundation.bsky.social funded study on how middle grades teachers in 29 NYC schools used digital math lessons to support student understanding. Register here: bit.ly/3OjwoPS
mage captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The upper right side of the graphic features the logo for the NYC Partnership for math Equity. Text opposite this graphic on the left of the graphic reads, "Learning from Digital Math Lesson Implementation in NYC Middle Schools. Tuesday, February 24th, 2-3pm. Below that text is the logo for the Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation aat NYU Metro Center. Opposite this text on the right, is an image of a pensive student sitting in her classroom as she works to complete an assignment. The students holds a pen in her right hand, wears yllow shirt with a white stripe across the chest, and wearing the rimless eye-glasses. Below this image is the logo for the Research Alliance for New York City Schools.
February 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth. We have found great inspiration in the work of poet and activist #AudreLorde. Lorde’s work challenges systemic #oppression. Learn about @metronyu.bsky.social ’s pursuit of #socialjustice here: bit.ly/4a8TsbA
The image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The upper left of the graphic features the NYU Metro Center logo surrounded by red, green, and yellow elements. Across from the logo, the right side of the graphic feautres text which reads "celebreates Black History Month". Below this text is a quote from Audre Lorde which reads, "Change is the immediate responsibilioty of each of us. Whereever and however we are standing in whatever arena we choose." Opposite the quote, is an image of Audre Lorde. This headshot features here wearing a drak colored top and an afro.
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Registration for @metronyu.bsky.social 2026 #EquityNow Conference is open. Join educators & families as we reframe #educationalequity through the refinement of culturally responsive systems. Hear from @nytimes.com best selling author Dr. #BettinaLove. Learn more here: bit.ly/3NURR1i
Square shaped graphic features logos, images, text, and graphics all over. The upper left section of the graphic reads, "Registration is now open", over the 2026 Equity Now Conference logo. To the right side of the graphic is the image and text of keynote speaker Dr. Bettina Love.. The middle banner of the graphic reads, "Equity Now Conference Registration: Early Bird Registration deadline April 16th. The image below the banner shows educators learning from each other in a conference/professional development session.
January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social remembers the life and memory of #socialjustice pioneer, Claudette Colvin. As a 15 year old, her act of resistance challenged #JimCrow and #Segregation in the US. NYU Metro Center finds inspiration in Claudette's courage and resilience in her fearlessness.
Image captures a square shaped graphic features text, images, and logos all over. The text box at the upper left corner reads, "Social Justice poneer, Claudette Colvin, 1939-2026. "My Mindset was on Freedom.' Claudette Colvin, said of her redusal to give up her seat on the bus in 1955. Opposite the text are 2 verstical photos of Claudette Colvin, bisected by the NYU Metro Center logo.
January 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social is honored to have Dr. #BettinaLove as keynote speaker for the 2026 Equity Now Conference. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qebZtP
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, logos, elements, and images all over. The top left of the graphic features the logo for NYU Metro Center'sEquity Now Conference. The center of the graphic features a headshot of Dr. Bettina L. Love. Dr. Love is looking straignahead at the lens with her shoulder length locks. The text on the lower banner of the graphic reads, "NYU Metro Center is deeply honored to have Dr. Bettina L. Love as keynote speaker for Equity Now Conference.
January 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social will hold its Annual Equity #Conference on May 29. In years past, the event has featured renowned #socialjustice leaders including Dr. Pedro A Noguera, @gholdym.bsky.social , & Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings. Who will be 2026 Keynote Speaker? Learn more here: bit.ly/4sq4AJi
@metronyu will hold its 4th Annual Equity #Conference on May 29. As in previous years, the Conference has featured renowned #socialjustice leaders including @PedroANoguera, @GholdyM, & @gjladson. Who will be 2026 Keynote Speaker? Learn more here: bit.ly/4sq4AJi
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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#NYUMetroCenter celebrates the principles of #Kwanzaa. May this season of reflection, #unity, & purpose strengthen our communities and carry us forward together in the #NewYear. Learn more about @metronyu.bsky.social’s objectives here: bit.ly/4p8gswz pic.x.com/KXRC1SvJRc
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December 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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#NYUMetroCenter celebrates the principles of #Kwanzaa. May this season of reflection, #unity, & purpose strengthen our communities and carry us forward together in the New Year. Learn more about @metronyu.bsky.social ’s objectives here: bit.ly/4p8gswz
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, logos, and elements all over. The upper left corner of the graphic features the NYU Metro Center logo. The adjacent text reads, "Celebrates the principles of Kwanzaa". This text is above rows of graphic elements, including gifts, a kinara, and african drums. The lower left of the graphic features a photo of a Black family lighting a kinara during a Kwanzaa celebration.
December 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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How can #educators develop tools and practices that sustain both their #socialjustice efforts & #mentalhealth needs? Hear and pick-up tangible tips from author Dr. Sarah Schlessinger as she shares from her book, The Resilient Teacher. Register for here: bit.ly/4q4Ojr8
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Be sure not to miss out on a fantastic conversation, as well as tangible and helpful tools for success in schools and beyond. Join us for @metronyu.bsky.social webinar with author of "The Resilient Teacher", Dr. Sarah Schlessinger, taking place Thursday at 5:30pm. Register here: bit.ly/4q4Ojr8
December 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social’s Dr. Leigh McCallen leads a team sharing #newresearch detailing the challenges low-income students face during the college application process, and the importance of #nearpeer advisors in high-needs #urbanschools. Learn more here: bit.ly/4mZMBWl
Image captures square shaped graphics with text, logos, and images all over. The upper left border of the graphic reads, "New Research". This text is over an image of an African American student smiling while sitting in an outdoor green space. She holds books in her arms, as she speaks to a peer. She wears a denim shirt and red framed eye-glasses. To the left of the graphic is the cover of the urban education journal. Immediately below the journal cover is a headshot of Dr. Leigh S. McCallen. Just below the headshot of Leigh, os a text banner with her name. The lower left hand side of the graphic features the NYU Metro Center logo.
December 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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How can educators protect their #mentalhealth? Join
@metronyu.bsky.social's Conversations in Education. Hear from @nyusteinhardt's Sarah Schlessinger, author of #TheResilientTeacher, in conversation with NYU LPP's Yolanda Fordham. Register here: bit.ly/4q4Ojr8
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Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, logos, and images all over. The upper text banner of the graphic reads, "How can educators protect their mental health? Adjacent to the title are mental health concerns, including burnout, stress, anxiety, depression, crisis, and well-being. " Below the text banner are 4 photos of educators leading their respective classrooms. The first photo on the left features a teacher in front of a chalkboard, the image just to the right focuses on the teacher engaging with a student in her office. The next image follows a teacher in the computer lab with her class, and lastly, an image of a teacher adding notes to a whiteboard. The NYU MEtro Center logo is in the middle of the photos, Just beyond the Conversation In Education banner, is the listing for the The Resilient Teacher book with author Sarah Schlessinger and NYU LPP's Yolanda Fordham. The lower graphic banner reads, Thursday at 5:30 PM.
December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Calling #educators & #families!
Join @metronyu.bsky.social 's Conversations in Education. Hear from @nyusteinhardt's Dr. Sarah Schlessinger, author of "The Resilient Teacher", in conversation with #LibertyParternshipsProgram's Yolanda Fordham. Register here: bit.ly/4q4Ojr8
Image capture square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top text banner on the upper left reads, "Webinar". The image underneath the text banner is the book cover for Sarah Schlessinger's, "The Resilient Teacher". Just underneath the book cover image is an ancillary text bar which reads, "Speakers." Ths banner is adjacent to bisected images of the webinar speakers, both NYU LPP's Yolanda Fordham, and NYU Department of Teaching and Learning's Dr. Sarah Scholessinger. Opposite theese images is the secondary banner which reads, "Conversations In Education: Educatore fighting for social justice. The final text banner reads, Thursday at 5:30pm.
December 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Only 16% of young adults believe that U.S. #democracy is working well for youth. Join researchers from
@metronyu.bsky.social, as they share findings from two mixed methods studies about how to build power through #civic leadership. Watch @uofgeducation.bsky.social #webinar here: bit.ly/4oQAs70
Image captures a graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The graphic features an upper text banner on the left which reads. "Webinar Recording Now Available". The banner is partially over a photo of an elementary school child. The child smiles from ear to ear while sharing an embrace with her mother. Adjacent to the headshot of the girl smiling, is a headshot of NYU Metro Center researcher Dr. Joanna Geller". This photo is immediately an identifying name plate. Below her photi is the photo of fellow researcher, Dr. Wendy Perez. Immediately below the photo of the smiling elementary school child is a text banner which reads, "Building Generational Power Through Family Civics". The banner featuring the name of the webianre being promoted, is above a graphic featuring the webinar sponsor, the University of Glasgow School of Education.
December 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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In this #blogpost, Dr Leah Q. Peoples outlines the findings of
@metronyu.bsky.social's the Conversations That Shift the Ground #study, and shares about the impact of participatory #research tools. Read more here: bit.ly/4iHVanU
mage captures a poster outlining NYU Metro Center's thought leadership. The top banner reads "blog". Immediately underneath is additional text which reads, How does a culturally responsive curriculum advance the creation of welcoming and affirming schools? Beneat that text, are bisected images. On the left, an educator excitedly writes findings and solutions on the walls surrounding. WHile on the left, a high school student wearing his cap and gown. Below the images, is a one lat text banner which redas, read NYU Metro Center Blog Post.
December 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Does education #behindbars reinforce the #prison industrial complex? A special edition of @metronyu.bsky.social 's open-access journal, #VUE, provided @nyuniversity's Prison #Education Program (PEP) with the opportunity to consider the topic. Read blog post here: bit.ly/48w3Xoy
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top banner features text which reads, "NYU Metro Center Blog Post". The image below features an incarcerated youth pursuing education while behind bars. He sits in an orange jumpsuit with a pen in his hand, as he attempts to keep up with the class instructor. The logos at the top corner of the image are for NYU Metro Center's open access journal, Voices in Urban Education (VUE). The logo featured at the lower right side of the image, is for New York University Prison Education Program. The text banner below the image features the titled of the blog post, "The Contradictions and Intersection Between Education and Incarceration. " This banner is above the logo for NYU Metro Center, and a portion of the opening paragraph for the blog post, " As guest editors of the latest issue of Voices in Urban Education (VUE), New York University’s Prison Education Program (NYU PEP) team welcomed the opportunity to..."
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, enhance @metronyu.bsky.social’s ability to cultivate community, advance equity and excellence in #education, and connect to legacies of #justice work through critical inquiry, research, technical assistance, & collaboration. Share your gift here: bit.ly/4p48GES
Image captures a square shaped graphic with images, text, logos, and qr codes all over. The upper text banner reads, "#Giving Tuesday. The immediate section underneath the banner is bisected by an image of a latina high school student wearing her cap and gown, amongst her fellow graduates. She smiles, as she addresses the camera over her right shoulder, and wears a yellow color top. The text to the right of this image reads, "This giving Tuesday makes a gift to NYU Metro Center and help advance the education justice movement. Contribute here: bit.y/4p48GES. This text is above a purple colored QR Code and text which reads, "National Day of Giving"..
December 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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You’ve heard of #BlackFriday & #CyberMonday, but it’s time to get ready for #GivingTuesday! Take part in this annual worldwide day of giving by supporting the life-changing work of @metronyu.bsky.social. Share your gift here: bit.ly/4p48GES
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top banner text reads, "Giving Tuesday". Below the image are 3 vertical images. The leftmost image captures a middle school student carrying books in her hands as she walks down a hallway in her school. The student also carries a brown backpack across her shoulders, as she look back at the camera. In the image in the middle is the NYU Metro Centers logo. The image on the left features a latina student smiling, as she wears her graduation cap among fellow graduates. The text below the images reads, only one day until Giving Tuesday, spread the word!
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we honor the heritage, invaluable contributions, & enduring resilience of #IndigenousPeople. Join us in honoring Native voices, traditions, & innovations. @metronyu.bsky.social stands in solidarity with Indigenous Communities in their fight for #sovereignty.
mage captured a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The graphic features banner text and upper center of the graphic which reads, "Native American Heritage Day". The image below the banner is a two individuals dressed in traditional Native American gear as they complete a traditional Native American dance. The two wear traditional headdresses, waist length braids, and multi-colored vests and shields. The area just below that the photo is bisected by the purple NYU Metro Center circular logo with white text inside. The right side of the graphic features an Indigenous Mother hugging her elementary school aged daughter. Both Mother and daughter look directly at each other as they share a tender moment together.
November 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Are you a #teacher leader, instructional coach or #administrator looking to improve your effective group learning & #equity cultivating techniques? Check out MLC's Facilitative Leadership Seminar, an innovative hybrid development series. Learn more here: bit.ly/43OIgOU
Image captures a rectangular shaped image with text, images, and logos all over. The banner text at the top of the graphic reads, "Metro Learning Commmunities (MLC) NYU Metro Center | Facilitative leadership Seminar Series. Registration Deadline: December 5th. Below the banner text is an image of three teachers engaging in a professional development session,. The two women and a guy, each wearlanyard with id cards around their necks. the woman on the left wears eye glasses and a button down shirt, the woman in the middel wears a red top with black trim, while the guy wears a sweater over a button down shirt.. The text at the lower banner reads, "Welcoming all aspiring leaders and educators, including lead teachers, coaches, school, distirct/network leaders. The NYU Mertro Center logo is sumper imposed over the photo of the teachers at the PD.
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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3 days left to submit your workshop submissions for the 2026 #EquityNow Conference. @metronyu.bsky.social's education & #socialjustice conference focuses on how we can stand together as a community to support our most vulnerable #communities. Submit Proposals here: bit.ly/44o7Vht
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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How can we reimagine what student learning can look like beyond the traditional #school year? @metronyu.bsky.social’s "#Snapshot" series with @fhi360.bsky.social highlights the importance of #leadership, early planning, & tailored student programs. Read here: bit.ly/4oJxuBU @wallacefdn.bsky.social
mage captures a rectangular graphic with text, graphic elements, and logos all over. The top left corner of the graphic features the Wallace Foundation logo. Below the text is additional text which reads, "Planning Successful Summer Programs: The Power of Strong Leadership and Cross-Departmental Collaboration. The text immediately below notes the authors of the NYU Metro Center report, "Sara Mcallister, Rhea Almeida, natasnha Berger, and Imani Wilson". The text immediately below offers a date for the report completeion September 2025". The graphic elements to the right of these are stacks of book, a school house, as well as the logo for Summer Snapshot #3.
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Only 1 week left to submit your workshop submissions for the 2026 #EquityNow Conference. @metronyu.bsky.social's education #justice conference focuses on developing equity to be more responsive to the most vulnerable of our children. Submit Workshop Proposals here: bit.ly/47PMKr4
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November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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In the News. @metronyu.bsky.social Executive Director
@bailabomba.bsky.social was recently interviewed for an article in @treadres.bsky.social. Dr. Doucet shared her thoughts on how “#mayoralcontrol of #NYCSchools” would work under Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. Read here: bit.ly/47MpBWp
Image captures a square shape graphic that features text, images, and logos all over. The upper banner text reads" What might New York City's Education System look like under Zohran Mamdani". Below the text are two rows of images with text. The image features a headshot of nYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The text within the box reads "Zohran for Mayor. The bottom row of the graphic features NYU Metro Center's logo, paired with a headshot of Dr Fabienne Doucet. The text to the right of the image reads, "Executive Director Dr. Fabieene Doucet shares commentary on the future of NYC Schools under Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM