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NYU Metro Center's Official Bluesky. Promoting education justice and school change.
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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
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Did you know? A new issue of @metronyu.bsky.social's journal, Voices in Urban Education (#VUE) is here. NYU Metro Center partners with NYU Prison Education Program to publish a special edition inviting readers to examine #teaching & learning across #prison walls. Read here: bit.ly/46iIIGF
Image captures a square shaped graphic with text, images, and logos all over. The top left corner features the NYU Metro Center logo. The top right corner features the Voices in Urban Education logo. The middle of the graphic features an image of two incarcerated gentlemen wearing orange jumpsuits. Both men are engaged in a level of study. The gentleman in foreground on the image is reviewing hand written notes in a spiral notebook.He is wearing a white t-shirt under her orange jumpsuit, as well as a beard and earring in his right ear lobe. The text overlay of this image reads, "College-in-prison programs" At the right bottom of the image is the logo for the NYU Prison Education Program. The lower text panel reads, "Abolitionist Praxis and Education Across Walls".
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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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
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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
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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