New Visions for Public Schools

New Visions’ Instructional Network for School Improvement kicked off the year in a community of practice with leaders representing 9 high schools.?As a network focused on Algebra I college readiness, leaders reflected on last year’s outcomes, set math equity goals for June 2025, and planned for implementing change ideas in the current PDSA cycle.? Over the course of the year, these leaders will come together at key points 4 more times to check-in on what we are learning together as a network, analyze data showing the impact of change ideas, and share leadership practices across schools.?

New Visions recently hosted the 2nd Annual College Rep & High School Counselor Networking Event! We were thrilled to bring together representatives from The City University of New York, The State University of New York, private institutions, and our work based learning partners, connecting them with New Visions network counselors to support postsecondary transitions. A special thank you to Kristin Glaudel, M.Ed, CPC, ELI-MP, Leila Dastgheib-Beheshti, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP for their continued partnership and for being gracious hosts. Finally, a shout-out to our incredible CEPP team for organizing such a valuable and impactful event!

?? Attention NYC Educators! ?? Are you passionate about improving the literacy skills of multilingual learners? We have an exciting, team-based opportunity for content-area teachers and their leaders! ?? New Visions for Public Schools and The City College of New York are now recruiting for the Building Secondary Educator and Administrator Leadership for Multilingual Learners (B-SEAL) program! This unique, 18-month program is designed to support content-area teachers and school leaders as they strengthen their ability to meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of multilingual learners—at no cost to participants, thanks to grant funding! ?? ?? Join us for an Information Session to learn how B-SEAL can help you and your team enhance instructional practices and build leadership capacity—while earning a New York State certification in TESOL or a Bilingual Extension! ?? Information Session Dates: October 17th: 3:30-4:30 pm October 21st: 6:00-7:00 pm ?? Ready to learn more and get started? Sign up for an info session today https://bit.ly/3XN0rAJ #Education #MultilingualLearners #TeacherLeadership #EdLeaders #BSEAL #NYCEducators #Literacy #TESOL

It’s that time of year again! New Visions’ Annual Ping Pong Tournament—where friends, fun, and fierce competition collide! Swipe to see who took home the championship! #PingPongShowdown #NewVisions2024 ?? ??

This week, New Visions officially launched our PAM Convening Series! The event was filled with dynamic conversations, resource sharing, and a renewed commitment to supporting our students. We extend a special thank you to the 34 educators who joined us, and to Estrella Redondo, Lucy McIntyre, and Anna Ying for their invaluable insights on CUNY updates and guidance on navigating the FAFSA process. Looking forward to continued collaboration and impactful sessions ahead!

Last week, we convened New Visions Continuous Improvement Coaches, school-based Attendance Coordinators, and District Attendance Teachers all in one place, working together to tackle chronic absenteeism in a strategic and impactful way. Together, our teams developed a shared understanding for engaging and supporting students; established a collaborative workflow between attendance coordinators; and gained deeper insights into the impactful strategies needed to address more complex student needs. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to these meaningful discussions! Together, we’re building stronger systems to empower every student.

Last month, students in the New Visions Career Academies shared their capstone presentations with corporate volunteers, New Visions staff, and their school community. The Academy students spent weeks working with our corporate partners, and these presentations were an inspiring testament to students’ commitment to this work-based learning experience. The New Visions Career Academy program reflects our commitment to expanding access to authentic work-based learning experiences for students while still in high school. Our Academies are five-week programs that equip rising 11th graders with work-based learning experiences, career-readiness skills, and exposure to high-growth sectors like Finance and Tech — all in collaboration with our valued corporate partners and their dedicated employees. This model supports meaningful and lasting partnerships between the private sector, public schools, and educators to support students’ career pathways and goals. Learn more about the New Visions Career Academies here! https://lnkd.in/guXBSSRf

We're hiring! We are looking for a Literacy Professional Learning Specialist to join our Curriculum and instruction team. The specialist will coach teachers and instructional leaders in strategic planning for reading interventions and implementation using research-based literacy approaches and shared high-quality instructional materials as a foundation for building school-based instructional capacity. View the full job description and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eV-yH_de

Increased rates of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents have coincided with a continued rise in average daily hours of youth digital media use,” reports Children and Screens, a leading research and public education nonprofit. New Visions is proud to announce wellConnected: A Digital Wellness Initiative, in partnership with Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. This initiative will focus on professional development for staff and support for implementation, student voice and leadership, school leader support, and family education and engagement. This initiative’s goals are to foster a healthy digital environment, enhance student well-being, and improve academic outcomes. Through this partnership, we will provide a pilot group of schools with resources and comprehensive support, which will then be leveraged as offerings to schools across New York City.? Learn more about the initiative here: https://ow.ly/4eW550Tr0Gl

College Access and Action Network's (CAAN) next event! CUNY is an incredible resource for NYC students. In this session, Estrella Redondo, University Director of Recruitment, will be covering what's new at CUNY. Hear about Application news, Support Programs, and Fee Waivers. Bring your questions! Registration below! https://lnkd.in/ei3EPitD