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NYU Metro Center's Official Bluesky. Promoting education justice and school change.
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A report by @CommonSense says 60% of #children do not think their #voices matter in decisions made by their #localgovernments. Learn how to empower children to form their own civic identities. Read this @metronyu.bsky.social blog post, here: bit.ly/4p9ZoqI @NationalPLTI
Image captures square shared graphics with text, images, and logos all over. The text banner at the top of the document reads as follows, "New Blog Post! Building Young Civic Leaders: How Children's Leadership Training Institute (CLTI) Empowers Children to Change their Communities. Read now." To the left of this text are the logos for both NYU Metro Center, as well as the National Parent Leadership Institute. Below the logos is a rectangular image of children standing outside of a school in a circle. The five children form a semicircle with their hands covering each other's hands.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The #CallforSubmissions for @metronyu.bsky.social 's 2026 #EquityNow Conference is officially open. This year’s conference focuses on new ways of moving equity to be more responsive to #children, families, & communities. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qiZI7Y
mage captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The upper left of the graphic features the logo for NYU Metro Center's Equity Now Conference. The logo is left of an image of diverse hand laying over each other, against the backdrop of a sunny bluie shky. The lower text banner on the left reads, "Calls for Proposals, Submit workshop porposals for the 2025 Equity Now Conference in the following areas: Culturally responsive Systems & Culturally Responsive Practices.: To the right, the lower text abnner reads, "Submission deadline | November 26th.
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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How can we improve the civic engagement and leadership of youth and parents? Listen to findings from @metronyu.bsky.social research made possible by the
@wtgrantfdn.bsky.social.Also hear from our partners
@NationalPLTI & @UMichEducation. Register for today's webinar here: bit.ly/4oByUhx
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The text banner at the top center of the graphic reads, webinar. The text immediately below reads :Your Voice Matters. How can we improve the civic engagement and leadership of youth and parents? VOTE. The image below features a mother holding her young daughter, as she engages the voting system. The lower text banner reads, "Building Whole Family Engagement: Grantmakers for Thriving Youth webinar. Today at 3pm. The NYU Metro Center logo appears at the far right, lower corner of the graphic.
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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In a new report, @metronyu.bsky.social's Policy, Research, and Evaluation (#PRE) team highlights how “#TheCOFIWay” is shaping current & future leaders. Discover how the the COFI Way impacts both families & youth. Register for #webinar here: bit.ly/4qtHLmW pic.x.com/zjbK7r0pD7
mage captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The upper banner text of the graphic reads, "The Parent Power and Leadership Project Webinar." The secondarday text reads "Spotlight on the COFI Way. The COFI Way has helped thousands of parentes around the country to find and express their inner-leader. "This secondary text is opposite the "If We Come Together, Then We Have Power", Snapshots of Organizing Families. The report cover features animated children gathered together smiling. The bottom of the graphic reads Thursday, October 30th, at 1PM-2:30PM EST.
October 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Want to know more about parent leadership? Do not miss our November 6 (12PM ET/5PM GMT) parent engagement webinar Building Generational Power through Family Civics with Dr Joanna Geller and Dr Fabienne Doucet from @metronyu.bsky.social Register here bit.ly/4q9OXVb @centcs.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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The #CallforSubmissions for @metronyu.bsky.social's 2026 #EquityNow Conference is open. This year's conference serves as a stark reminder of what it means to fight for students who still have not received equity in their educational experiences. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qnswMn
The image captures square shaped graphics with text, images, and logos all over. The top upper left corner of the graphic features NYU Metro Center's Equity Now logo. The log is placed slightly above the banner text which reads, "Call for Proposals" . Top Height of the text is a headshot of a Black woman protecting in the streets. She is joined by fellow protestors holding picket signs. She wears a denim jacket over a white t-shirt and large silver hoop earrings.The secondardary text below the call for proposals texts, reads as follows, "This year's conference focuses on developing new ways of moving equity to be more responsive to children, families, and communities who exist furthest on the margins. The lower center of the graphic features additional text which reads, "Submission Deadline: November 26th.
October 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social is proud to announce that the #CallForSubmissions for the 2026 #EquityNow Conference is officially open. This year's conference focuses on new ways of moving equity to be more responsive to children, families, & communities. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qiZI7Y
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, elements, and logos all over. The text that goes down the center left of the graphic reads, "Call For Submissions." The white text stands against a Black background. To the right of the text, is the logo for the 2026 Equity Now Conference. The logo reads "A Call to Action: Reframing Equity.". Just below the logo, is a calendar that reads, deadline: November 26th. There are also buttons/elements on the page that read, "Submit Now" in white text over a purple background.
October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social’s Dr. Leigh Mccallen leads a team sharing new #research detailing the challenges low-income students face during the #collegeapplicationprocess, & the value of “#nearpeer” advisors in urban schools. Read more here: bit.ly/4mZMBWl
Image captures square shaped graphics with text, images, and logos all over. The top text banner for the graphic reads, "Credible Messengers and Cultural Guides: How Near-Peers Expand Access to College Advising in Urban High Schools."To the left of the text box is a headshot of Dr. Leigh McCallen, author of this new research. Below her photo is the Urban Education journal, the journal where this new research is published. To the right of those images, is another photo of a high school student working on his college application., He wears a grey hoodie and eye-glasses, as he earnestly reads a book on the table before him. At the bottom right of the graphic we find both the NYU Metro Center logo, as well as the small text box that reads, "New Research".
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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On #IndigenousPeoplesDay @metronyu.bsky.social celebrates the histories, cultures, & resilience of indigenous communities. We recognize #truth and honor the resistance & #advocacy demonstrated by the ancestors. Learn about @metronyu.bsky.social here: bit.ly/438GOGG
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text and logos all over. Top center of the graphic features the round, purple NYU Metro Center logo. This is followed by text panels which read, "Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day. The text is superimposed over aztec themed art mosaics., with an orange, yellow, and purple color theme.
October 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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A time to reflect, honor, and celebrate.
@metronyu.bsky.social recognized the individuals, activists, & campaigns that have shaped the fight for #LGBTQIA equity and acceptance. We stand united in advocating for a future where we can truly enjoy #equity and value diversity.
Image captures square shaped graphics with text, images, and logos all over. The top center of the graphic features the round, purple NYU Metro Center logo. The logo is nest in rainbow colored bunting. Below the bunting crest is text that reads, "Celebrates LGBTQ History Month". Below the text are three images centered around members of the LGBTQ community. To the left an individual wearing a maroon top enjoying the serenity of the moment, as they have their eyes closed to show rainbow colored eye shadow. The middle photo focuses on a lesbian couple tenderly embracing one another. A lady wearing a black sweater puts her arm around a woman wearing a mustard colored top. The picture on the right centers around an indivual with long hair black hair, and wearing a light blue sweater under a navy blue jacket.
October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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New #reasearch by @metronyu.bsky.social, the Research Alliance for New York City #Schools, & Amplify, (funded by @gatesfoundation.bsky.social explores how to create belonging in a math #classroom. Read study here: bit.ly/3KIoFsU
The image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top text banner at the upper center of the graphic reads, Addressing inequities in our classrooms". Below the text banner is an image of an elementary ages school girl completing a math problem at white board. The student is working on a multiplication problem, 4 x 5=20 is the problem she just submitted the answer for. Her right hand is against the white board, as she holds a red marker in her hands. She smiles as she addresses the camera directly. She wears a white colored top, and denim bottoms with light blue shoulder straps. Across from the student on the left of the graphic is a secondary text banner which reads Metro Blog Post. Just below the mini text banner is the round, purple logo for NYU Metro Center. Immediately below the logo is a lower text banner that is centered at the base of the graphic. The text here reads, " A robust study of literature shows that students of color feel more belonging when their teachers value their intellectual input and encourage collaborative learning.
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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As guest editors of the latest issue of
@metronyu.bsky.social's Voices in Urban Education (#VUE), the NYU Prison Education Program team shares their collective thoughts about the contradictions and intersections between #education & #incarceration. Read the blog post here: bit.ly/4nEhFvL
The image captures a square shaped graphic with text, image, and logos all over. The top text banner reads, "The Contradiction and Instersection between Education and Incarceration". Below the text banner is a phot ofan incarerated Black male waearing a orange jumpsuit, as he writes in a small spiral notebook. The male waears a beard and diamond earring in his right ear. To right, the graphic also features (from top to bottom), the loge for Voices in Urban Education, NYU Metro Eenter's open-spurce journal. Complimentrayry text that reads, "Blog Post". Just above a secondary text banner which reads, "Exploring the radical importance of access to the basic human right of education in carceral settings."
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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@nyumetro_mlc’s Fall 2025 #FacilitativeLeadershipSeminar shares skills & protocols to enhance the participants ability to facilitate #meetings of all kinds; including grade-level analysis, #studygroups & more. Register for this @metronyu.bsky.social series, here: bit.ly/484aGaC
Image captures a square shaped graphic with images, text, and logos all over. The upper center text banner reads, "Metro Learning Communities Presents...".Below the text banner is the picture of a Latina educator. She stands holding a folder in her arms, as she stands before the camera. She wears a yellow sweater and a black bracelet around her wrist. To her left is additional banner text that reads, "Fall 2025 Facilitative Leadership Seminar". Below that is even more text related to the seminar series that reads, "Limited Scholarships Available. Early-bird Registration: October 3rd." To the right of that text is the logo for NYU Metro Center.
October 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Seattle Public Scbool's "Year-Long Excellence Squad" is dedicated to integrating #summerlearning beyond the traditional #school year. See how the district has made year-round learning a reality in @metronyu.bsky.social's new #SummerSnapshot. Read more here: bit.ly/4nSMAEx
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Image captures square shaped graphic with images, text, and logos all over. The upper text banner reads, "These districts demonstrate how investment in early, consistent summer planning sets districts up for thoughtfully designed summer learning tailored to district goals." The mid-tier text banner reads, "Read the new report: Planning Successful Summer Programs; The Power of Strong Leadership and Cross-Departmental Collaboration." To the left of this text is a "sticker" element which reads "Summer Snapshot" #3. Below this text is an "open-book" image. The bottom center of the graphic is affixed with the logo for the Wallace Foundation.
September 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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How do we create classrooms where students’ voices and learning styles are central to instruction? Learn about how #CulturallyResponsive #Education impacts curricula & academic outcomes. Register for @metronyu.bsky.social's
#webinar, this Thursday at 6pm. Here: bit.ly/4m9ZtJ6
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top text banner reads, Webinar-Conversations That Shift The Ground. An Interactive and engaging discussion of NYU Metro Center's latest report focusing on culturally responsive education, curricula, and belonging in schools. Be sure to join us Thursday at 6pm". To the right of the text are images. The upper right quadrant of the graphic features an image of an educator in mid conversation. This educator wears a long-sleeve mock-neck t-shirt. Below the initial image, are photos of the webinar moderators. Dr. Maria Hernandex and Dr. Learh Q Peoples. Both photos are headshots. Dr. Hernandez's feature her holding head in her hands. While Dr. People feature here wearing braids. To the left of the these photos are the QR code to facilitate registration to the webinar. At the top of the graphic, in-between the upper text banner and image of the educator, is the NYU Metro Center logo.
September 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Celebrate #LatinxHeritageMonth. We honor the voices, traditions, & culture of these many diverse communities. We are inspired by their unwavering strength & resilience. @metronyu.bsky.social focuses on improving educational spaces for all #students. #Learn more here: bit.ly/42BHHan
mage captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. This navy blue square shaped graphic has 2 layers of vertical text on it. From top to bottom, the text reads, Latinx Heritage Month. The text is surrounded by laintx cultural images, very similar to the Incan pyramid designs. Photos of Latinx children are featured at each of the 4 corners of the square graphic. The top left image features a young latina child, playing on her tablet with her mother. The image on the top right of the square features latinx children standing in front of a yellow school bus. The image at the bottom right of the graphic, features an elementary school aged latina with arms folded, as she stands in front a chalkboard.The image at the bottom left corner of the graphic features a latina high school student wearing a yellow outfit, and carrying a book bag over her shoulder. The bottom center of the square shaped graphic features the NYU metro Center logo.
September 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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How do we authorize students to be agents of social change? Learn about how #CulturallyResponsive #Education impacts curricula, student belonging, & academic outcomes. Register for @metronyu.bsky.social's webinar, Conversations That Shift The Ground, here: bit.ly/4m9ZtJ6
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and qr codes all over. The top text banner reads, "Conversations That Shift the Ground: Exploring the Importance of Culturally Responsive Curriculum. Below the text banner is the image of Black boy sitting at a desk in his classroom. He smiles at the camera, with his chin held high. He wears a red striped , long sleeve, mock neck shirt. To his left is the logo for NYU Metro Center. To the right, the QR code to facilitate registration for next Thursday's webinar. The bottom panel of the graphic features logos for the Educational Justice Research and Organizing Collaborative (EJ-ROC), as well as the logo for Innovation in Equity and Systemic Change.
September 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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@metronyu.bsky.social partners with @nyu.edu's Prison Education Program to publish a special edition of Voices In Urban Education (VUE), inviting readers to consider critical questions pertaining to education institutions expanding their presence with prisons. Read more here: bit.ly/46iIIGF
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top banner text reads, "Abolitionist Praxis and Education Across Prison Walls. Below the banner is a hand drawn animation, The animation features gray prison bars that do not permit any light through. The prison bars also feature text superimposed over them that read, " From incarceration 2 liberated". The number 2 featured in the text wears a graduation cap. Opposite the graduation cap is a computer monitor with the text "computer lab" across the screen. To the right of the number 2 is the Washington Square Park arch, with the letters NYU writer across the top. This replica journal cover also features the logo for Voices in Urban Education, NYU Metro Center's open-source journal. Vertical banners at both the left and right side of the graphic read, Volume 53 and Issue 1.At the bottom of the left banner is the NYU Metro Center logo.
September 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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The third report in @metronyu.bsky.social's Summer Snapshot series with @fhi360.bsky.social highlights the importance of organized leadership, early annual planning, and tailored student programs to maximize #summerlearning for students. Reade the report here: bit.ly/4pn6Kbh
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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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/4652BB8
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The banner text at the top of the document reads, Metro Learning Communities Presents...". The text continues on a panel at the far left of the graphic, and reads, "Fall 2025 Facilitative Leadership Seminar Series". The text is opposite an image of a Black man wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and blue tie. The subject also wears glasses as he stands adjacent to a bookshelf, in what appears to be a library. The lower text banners read "Limited Scholarships Available". "Early Bird Registration: October 3rd. "
September 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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How can we empower marginalized voices in school classrooms? Learn more about how #CulturallyResponsive Education impacts curricula, student #belonging, & academic outcomes. Register for @metronyu.bsky.social's #webinar, Conversations That Shift the Ground, here: bit.ly/4m9ZtJ6
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, image, logos, and qr codes all over. The text banner at the upper right side of the graphic reads, " Conversations That Shift The Ground, Webinar: The lower text box reads, "An interactive discussion of NYU Metro Center's latest report focusing on culturally responsive education, curricula, and belonging in schools. "To the left of this are two images. One of each of the webinar hosts, Dr. Maria G. Hernandez and Dr. Leah Q Peoples. Above the images are the logo for NYU Metro Center, and to the immediate right of the logo, the qr code to facilitate registration for the webinar.
September 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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The new issue of @metronyu.bsky.social's open-source journal, Voices in Urban Education (#VUE) is here. NYU Metro Center partners with NYU Prison Education Program to publish a special edition of VUE inviting readers to examine #teaching & learning across #prison walls. Read here: bit.ly/46iIIGF
Image captures square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The upper text banner reads Voices in Urban Education.Below the banner are two bisected photos. On the left, a photo of an incarcerated young Black male youth. He is seated at a table, covering his face with his handcuffed hands. To the right, a graduation cap placed on a white surface, adjacent to a pair of handcuffs. Below the images is a secondary text box which reads, Abolitionist Praxis and Education Across Prison Walls, Volume 53, Issue 1. Below that text are. the logos for NYU Metro Center (on the left), and the logo for Voices in Urban Education (on the right)
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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#Summerlearning isn’t an afterthought, it’s a launchpad for #studentsuccess. With strong leadership & cross-departmental teamwork, #school districts can turn summer into a season of learning and fun. Learn more in a new @metronyu.bsky.social
report: bit.ly/4mUD8QP @wallacefoundation.bsky.social
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, graphic elements, and logos all over. The upper text banner in this graphic reads, "These districts demonstrate how investment in early, consistent summer planning sets districts up for thoughtfully designed summer learning tailored to district goals. Below that is a secondary text which reads, " Read the new report" Planning Successful Summer Programs: the Power of Strong Leadership and Cross-Departmental Collaboration. Beneath this text is an open book. Immediately below the open book is the logo for the Wallace Foundation. To the right of the graphic is the NYU Metro Center logo.
September 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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How do we create student-centered learning environments? Learn more about how #CulturallyResponsive Education impacts curricula, student #belonging, and academic outcomes. Register for @metronyu's #webinar, Conversations That Shift the Ground, here: bit.ly/4m9ZtJ6
September 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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#WEBINAR. Join us for an interactive discussion of @metronyu’s latest report: Conversations that Shift the Ground, focusing on #CulturallyResponsiveEducation, #curricula, and belonging in schools. Happening September 25th at 6pm. Register here: bit.ly/47OGZKm
mage captures a square shaped graphic with text, imates, and logos all over. The banner text at the top of the graphic reads, "Webinar". Immediately below the webinar is additional text that reads, "Conversations That Shift The Ground". This text is followed by additional text which reads, "An interactive and engaging discussion of NYU Metro Center's latest report focusing on culturally responsive education, curricula,l and belonging in schools". To the left of this text is the image of an education in conversation. She is seated and wearing a black button down shirt. Below the photo, two other pictures featuring the moderators of the panel, Dr. Leah Q Peoples and Dr. Maria G. Hernandez. Opposite this photo is text which reads, "Be sure to join us on September 25th at 6pm. Below is text that reads, "Register Now".
August 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM