New York Collective of Radical Educators

July 16, 2013July 19, 2013

7.22.13 – UNIDOS: Voices from the Arizona Frontlines

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Speaking Tour

New York City

Free and Open to the Public

The New York Collective of Radical Educators (NYCoRE), the Participatory Action Research Center for Education Organizing (PARCEO) and the Public Science Project invite you to engage with UNIDOS to learn more about the struggle against anti-ethnic studies law in Arizona.

July 22, 2013

5:30 – 7:30pm

Location: CUNY-Graduate Center

365 Fifth Ave. NY, NY (@34th St)

Room 6304.01

Please bring photo ID to allow you into the building

RSVP: info@nycore.org or Facebook Event Page

Twitter: @nycore3000 @public_science

What is UNIDOS?

As a youth led coalition of critical thinkers, our purpose is to stand in defense of ethnic studies and all injustices within education. While defending ethnic studies is the backbone of our creation, we stand as a direct force to mobilize, empower and educate youth to take a stand against all injustices in our community and society as a whole. The Mexican-American Studies (MAS) program was outlawed in 2010 when Gov. Jan Brewer signed HB 2281. This bill bans any AZ class from encouraging “ethnic solidarity”, teaching to a specific group of people and promoting the “overthrow of the United States government.” Jan. 2012, Tucson’s largest K-12 school district complied with the law, liquidating the MAS program and banning its books.

Recently, things have only gotten worse: a federal court just upheld (March 2013) the anti-ethnic studies law, saying the AZ ban was constitutional (a ruling that threatens Chican@ Studies everywhere). We really want to inform national audiences and allies nationally, especially given the jump in support we’re seeing. The Arizona “laboratory” is still kicking into highgear.

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June 21, 2013

New Teacher Summer Detox Potluck + Story Circle

The New Teacher Underground has imaged a large group of new and newer teachers (5 years or less) meeting in Brooklyn Bridge Park to share food, friends, and stories from the school year, creating a space for reflection and resonance in community.

We will feast on our potluck spread from 2-3, engage in a story telling circle formation from 3-4:30 and have ourselves a jamboree once the stories have been told.

What to bring?

A fellow new(ish) educator friend
A plate of food to contribute to the potluck
A piece of the school year- this may include a note from a student, an item from your classroom, or any other form of memorabilia from this year
An instrument if you have one

Why detox?

NTU has found that some of the most difficult challenges faced by new(er) teachers are the lack of support, feelings of isolation, the need to vent, and an unfulfilled desire for places where and people who can support them in transforming their struggles into creative, actionable solutions.

Why tell stories?

NTU hopes that by telling stories amongst community with effective protocols, we might be able to get to know one another in ways that are more meaningful, share experiences that we are trying to unpack, and pursue new relationships with other teachers out of a desire to continue to share personal experience and build our work in our classrooms and our schools.

For more information visit the event page on facebook

RSVP newteacherunderground@gmail.com ASAP for more details.

NTU, a working group of New York Collective of Radical Educators, is a social space for newer teachers to find support and dissect the realities of education in NYC. By educating ourselves, we strive to be more empowered both in and out of the classroom. At our summer Detox/Potluck, we will be sharing and connecting using a restorative justice storytelling practice. You can also check us out on Facebook or Twitter: @ntu_nyc. Hope to see you on the 22nd!

June 13, 2013June 18, 2013

Fri. 6.21.13 – RSVP for NYCoRE’s General Meeting

Last NYCoRE General Meeting until the fall!

Students (as) Stakeholders: Connecting with Youth Organizers

At February’s general meeting, we heard from candidates from the Movement of Rank and File Educators (MORE) on why we need to organize our chapters and take over leadership of the UFT. In March, we heard inspiring words about the power of united communities from Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union. The political education piece from April’s Member Meeting focused on community organizations. Last month, we heard from parent organizations on how we could support their work and help NYC parent organizations build a fight against the ferocious attacks on public education.

This month’s meeting will conclude our community organizing series with a youth centered discussion on student organizing in school leadership teams, restorative justice communities, student government, and student groups. Join the conversation to hear from students on how educators can best support the work of our youth in New York City.

In addition to our political education piece, there will be more ways to engage in critical discussions around issues affecting education.

Also check out the following breakout groups:

New Teacher Group
No Human Being is Illegal
Youth Led Breakout Group on Student Organizing

If you are interested in leading a break out-group, joining the member committee, or representing your organization, please e-mail Rosie Frascella at rosie@nycore.org.

Location:
NYU Pless Hall 3rd Floor Lounge
82 Washington Square East
New York, NY

Time:
6:00 to 8:00 PM

There will also be a NYCoRE 101 Session at 5:30 for folks who are new to NYCoRE and who would like to hear more about the organization and ways to plug into it. If you are interested, please RSVP here.

Some food will be provided

Please Bring ID and RSVP here to give us a head count for food, and to notify security.

Thanks,
NYCoRE Member Committee
http://www.nycore.org

Support provided by the Union Square Award, a project of the Tides Center.