Can peer support address student mental health? New York City Council members hope so.
To combat mental health challenges in schools, New York City Council members want to expand support for student wellness clubs and other peer-to-peer programs. Under one proposal, the city would develop a pilot program to bring mental health professionals into middle and high school wellness clubs, council members discussed at a Monday hearing. Other proposed […]
Meet our Instructors: Dr. Mauriciere de Govia
We’re thrilled to spotlight one of the outstanding educators who is shaping the future of our Russell Sage SBL/SDL program: Dr. Mauriciere de Govia. Dr. Mauri is a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience demonstrating resilience, commitment, and success in the field of education. Throughout her career she has held pivotal roles such […]
Dr. Roderick Palton: Superintendent of District 31
We are continually inspired by the dedication, hard work, and remarkable accomplishments of our students and instructors. Your unwavering commitment and passion for excellence fuel our pride and motivate us every day. Today, we are especially proud to celebrate the success of CITE SBL/SDL alum Dr. Roderick Palton, who has achieved an incredible milestone by […]
Melissa Aviles-Ramos takes over as NYC schools chancellor
We’re always so proud of all the amazing work our students and instructors continue to do. Congratulations to CITE SBL/SDL alum Melissa Aviles-Ramos on her new position as the Chancellor of New York City Public Schools! New York City’s new schools chancellor steps into her role Wednesday, a position vacated when David Banks’ retirement timeline […]
School Leadership Burnout Prevention: Managing Teams with the Wisdom of Wolves with Dr. Mauriciere de Govia
Save the date: November 13, 2024, for a critically important seminar in Downtown Brooklyn! Join Dr. Mauriciere de Govia (Dr. Mauri) as she facilitates a session on “School Leadership Burnout Prevention, Managing Teams with the Wisdom of Wolves!” Stay tuned for more details!
I oversaw education on Rikers Island. Early mistakes don’t have to define a young person’s life.
We’re beyond proud of the impact our amazing instructors make! Meet Tim Lisante, one of the inspiring educators from our Educational Leadership program. He shares his unique insights from leading education in District 79, including Riker’s Island in his recent article on Chalkbeat New York! For the tens of thousands of New York students who […]
With this treasure hunt, future educators get a lesson in teaching to their values
The children called them “secret toys” — small items, treasures that they brought to pre-K, kept mostly hidden in backpacks and pockets, and occasionally shared. My son’s treasure-hunting drove me crazy as he took things I didn’t want to lose and grabbed finds from sidewalks: beads, acorns, bottle caps, you name it. They were easily […]
AI’s new role in NYC schools? Chancellor Banks teases personalized learning and college counseling
After ChatGPT exploded in popularity, New York City’s public school system quickly pushed back on the powerful chatbot, arguing it couldn’t help students build critical thinking skills and often spouts misinformation. Nearly two years later, during his annual “State of Our Schools” speech on Tuesday, schools Chancellor David Banks completed his about-face on artificial intelligence. The […]
