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The Transformative Power of Education: A Panel Discussion with Dr. Lester YoungEducation is more than just classrooms and curriculum—it's a powerful force for change, shaping the future of individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Educators play a pivotal role in fostering critical thinking, inspiring innovation, and creating opportunities for students of all backgrounds.Tune in for an insightful panel discussion featuring Dr. Lester Young, Chancellor of the NYS Board of Regents, as we explore the evolving landscape of education. From policy shifts to new learning approaches, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the current changes and what's on the horizon for the future of education.A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and contributed to this important discussion. Your engagement helps drive meaningful progress in education. Stay tuned for more events like this, as we continue to highlight the voices and efforts shaping the next generation.Special thanks to Dr. Young for his leadership and dedication to education!For more information about CITE and our programs, visit www.citeprograms.com
I participated in a panel in the Joint Legislative Hearing on 2025 Exec. Budget Proposal: Local Government. I along with my good government colleagues from Brennan Center, NYS League of Women Voters, Fair Elections NY, and Common Cause NY argued for direct NY funding of county boards of elections as well as funding the NYS Board of Elections. Find my written testimony here:https://dustinczarny.com/2025/02/06/my-testimony-joint-legislative-hearing-on-2025-exec-budget-proposal-local-government-02-04-2025/
How do we ensure that elections are free and fair? For the past few years, we've heard more and more false claims about stolen elections, but the truth is that our election systems are very well-managed. Yes, there are areas where systems can be improved, but among the biggest problems in our election system now are misinformation about the elections and the skepticism that this creates.In this episode, I speak with Meghan Cook, Program Director of the Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany, and two election experts – Tom Connolly, the Director of Election Operations at the New York State Board of Elections, and Brendan Lovullo, the Deputy Director of Election Operations at the New York State Board of Elections. In our discussion, we talk about how elections are managed in New York State and elsewhere, and we address some common misconceptions head-on. We talk about how votes are counted, how election machines are secured, how election workers address problems that arise, and much more.This episode was first aired in November of 2022. Featured Link: Our Article on Teaching about Election IntegrityOur Guests & Related ResourcesMegan Cook's WebsiteCenter for Technology in Government at UAlbanyNew York State Board of Elections WebsiteESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDBuilding a Movement for Civic Education, with Michael Rebell (Teachers College, Columbia University)A Congressional Bill to Strengthen Civic Education, with Cat McDonald (DC Lobbyist for Civic Ed)Support the Show.
Professor Warren Graham is an Associate Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Practicum Education at Stony Brook University School of Social Work. He is also the President-Elect of the National Association of Social Workers-New York State (NASW-NYS) Chapter Board of Directors. In this conversation, Professor Graham speaks about his extensive work in academia and clinical practice, hi social justice work and what it is like to be a person of color in the spaces that he travels.
Today starts New Machine Month at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I talk today about the beginning of our hopeful change over to a new voting system, the path to certification of new voting systems at the NYS Board of Elections. Check in weekly for our progress.
Today we team up with Stephanie Eberhard-Holgerson's journalism class at Bayport Blue Point (BBP) High School to try to solve a mystery. At the suggestion of BBP's librarian Pam Gustafson, the class has spent the last year looking into the school's mascot, The Phantoms. The takeaway is that the straightforward question "where did the name come from" has yielded a very convoluted answer. Digging into the research, the class combed school yearbooks, local newspaper archives, Board of Education minutes, and more. Their investigations took them down many paths, touching upon early aviation history, the foundations of ghost stories, local legends, and rival high school teams. They debunked some myths and found compelling evidence for others. They've also discovered a new appreciation for Long Island history and for the need of documenting school decisions for future generations. Further Research Origin of BBP's “Phantoms” Name Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association Bayport Yearbooks(NY Heritage) Section XI Athletics (NYSPHSAA) Use of Indigenous Names, Mascots, and Logos (NYS Board of Regents) Audio Footnotes Episode 168: Bayport History Past episodes under Native Americans
This week's Commissioner in a car I talk about the money in the NYS budget for county boards, the NYS Board of Elections, and the Public Campaign Finance Board. There is a good deal to celebrate. I also run down the results of the hearings on objections and court case that shaped our June primary and November general election ballot. Enjoy.
Master the joy of bringing joy, innerstanding the symbols of life, interpreting history through hieroglyphics, how to overcome the over-indulgence of the flesh and resurrecting the power of women. 19KEYS ft Baaba HeruDescription:19KEYS presents High Level Conversations to bring you into the high frequency of speech and communication to elevate your mindset and value.S3E1 Ft. Baaba HeruFeatured Guest Bio:Baaba Heru Ankh RA Semahj Se Ptah, was born in Quisqueya, La Romana and grew up on the British colony of Tortola, BVI. In 1958 he migrated to the USA. He attended Wingate HS in Brooklyn then worked as a supervisor in Data Processing for 4yrs. He became a NY City Police Officer from 1964-1985. During his patrols as an officer he cultivated respectful relationships with the people of the community he served. He takes pride in never having fired his weapon in the line of duty or off duty in the 20 years that he served. Always preferring entrepreneurship, in 1967 he established the Sphinx Shop in Brooklyn, NY, teaming up with fine artist Jokulo Cooper. There he manufactured Dashikis and collectible Afrakan Artifacts. In 1969 he became a vegetarian and soon after founded a cultural group known as the "Jewels of Aton" focusing on the Old Kingdom legacy of ATN-RA which reemerge during the 18th Dynasty led by Tehutimes 4, Amenhetep 3, Queen Tiye, Akhenaton and Nefertiti. In 1971 he met Master Jeweler, Anacleto Santiago de Colon, who became his mentor in the art of jewelry making in copper, brass, silver, gold and platinum. He officially became a "Craftsman of Ptah". He then Founded and became the Chief Designer of the Studio of Ptah, known for Authentic Kemetic SA-Protective amulets, for which he coined the term JOYARI. In 1980, he awarded Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan with a Priest Carrying Ankh, also Alma Nomsa John, the first African American registered nurse at Harlem hospital. Historians, John Hendricks Clark, Ivan Van Sertima , and Charsie McIntire, educator, Adelaide Sandford, NYS Board of Regents, artist, Sun RA, activist, Sonny "Abubadika" Carson, Judge Bruce Wright ("Cut Em Loose Bruce")' Susan Taylor (Essence Magazine), Queen Mother Moore and many others. In the early 90s along with Queen Afua, he established the SMAI TAWI- Heal ThySelf.This Episode:This episode goes high level into the conversation of our understanding of the concept of linguistic sovereignty, ancestral legacy, unification of the nations, differentiating between the spiritual and human experience, changing the connotation of Black, challenging the narratives, and highlighting the role of unity and harmony in overcoming obstacles.Join the High Level Society today by answering the questions on this survey!https://forms.gle/SPzq3y7h5ppq6zZY7Featured Guest Contact:Website: Studio of Ptah | New York NY | Facebookhttps://www.soptah.com/Chief Elder | Shrine of Ma'at (shrineofmaat.org)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baabaheru_creates/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/studioofptah/?hl=en19KEYS:He is a believer in the unlimited human potential, and he aims to help more and more people realize their full potential. His mantra is “slaveship to ownership.” Growing up in Oakland, California as a Muslim of African-American origins, he had to face a lot of difficulties. Many people around him lost their lives due to poverty which motivated him to work harder and secure a better future. 19KEYS is a global thought leader and one of the pioneers in the space of Web 3, business, mindset, holistic wealth, tech , metaphysics and financial literacy; having millions of followers across the globe. 19KEYS is known for his relentless efforts in matters of wealth creation, especially for the youth. One of his initiatives has funded over 5 million student investment accounts. 19KEYS is also the co-founder of initiatives such as The Block World Order (BWO), Goldewater, and Crownz Society. When people think of 19KEYS, they think of a self-taught 21st-century polymath who believes work is the cure to all of our problems.Follow his links below to learn more:BWO (THE BLOCK WORLD ORDER)https://bwo.cheatcode.com/ LinkTreehttps://linktr.ee/19_keys Crownz 19 Linkhttps://crownz19.com/ GoldeWater Linkhttps://goldewater.com/ Book linkhttps://crownz19.com/products/paradigm-keys-solution-based-mind-reprogramming-e-book?variant=17962889904179 **************Special EYL Viewer Promotion**********Text “HLC“ to 3235776692Tap in on all platforms:Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/19keysTwitter:https://twitter.com/Instagram:www.instagram.com/19_keys/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@19keys?Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/19keys/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/19keys/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aria walked into a foundation board room a few years ago and Ruth Turner stopped speaking to the person next to her, pointed at Aria, and said, “I have a dress in that same fabric.” And so began their friendship! What started as an enthusiastic conversation over Ghanaian fabrics and clothes designed by a mutual friend, turned into one of Aria's most important relationships of her adulthood. Ruth B. Turner graduated from Nazareth College of Rochester receiving a B.S. in Social Work and an MSW from University of Buffalo. She also holds an MS. Ed from SUNY Brockport. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who has served the profession for over 24 years. Dr. Turner is known as a champion of children and families in Rochester, New York which she calls home. As an educator, she has committed herself to the principles of restorative practices, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Under her administrative leadership with Rochester City School District (RCSD), she worked to support the most vulnerable students and was an advocate for all students and families. In her tenure, she led the revision of the student code of conduct. She also led the district in adopting restorative justice initiatives in terms of student discipline, as was a key leader of anti-racism work for the district. For over 13 years she served the Rochester City School District as a social worker, Director, and Executive Director for student support services. Before her departure, she served as the Chief for Student Support and Social Emotional Learning. Before joining RCSD she led the foster care and adoption unit for the Urban League of Rochester. She also spent several years as a trainer for the Center for the Development of Human Services, where she focused on child welfare services. Ruth's commitment to the intersection of social work, social welfare, and education began very early in life, rooted in her experience immigrating to the US as a political refugee from Eritrea. It was the kindness and diligence of a social worker who aided her successful transition during one of the most challenging periods in her life. Through the support and advocacy of individuals like this social worker, Ruth graduated from the RCSD and attended college as a 1st generation college student. She has never forgotten the power of support in mitigating the effects of adverse events in childhood, that can aid in helping individuals to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Turner is married to Dr. William R. Turner Jr., Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies at SUNY Brockport. Together they have three children. Links: Black Mental Health: https://nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-s-Statement-On-Recent-Racist-Incidents-and-Mental-Health-Resources-for-African-Americans?gclid=CjwKCAjwieuGBhAsEiwA1Ly_ne82WI56amGffdzBDOoCzPzwpg9t5RU0SQ3h7QKCc6fP5u7fYZih_RoC5UQQAvD_BwE Eritrea War of Independence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eritrean_War_of_Independence High Expectations: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/10/24/study-finds-high-school-teachers-have-differing-expectations-black-and-white https://hub.jhu.edu/2016/03/30/racial-bias-teacher-expectations-black-white/ https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-lower-expectations-for-black-students-may-become-self-fulfilling-prophecies-study-finds/2017/10 John Turner: https://theithacan.org/writer/john-turner/page/4/ https://www.regents.nysed.gov/ https://www2.naz.edu/ Keywords: Black, educator, social worker, mental health, social emotional health, children, family, Eritrea, refugee, doctor of Education, high expectations, political refugee, support, idea of self, self-determination, social justice, civil rights, NYS Board of Regents, DEI, Restorative Practice, Nazareth College
How do we ensure that elections are free and fair? For the past couple of years, we've heard more and more false claims about stolen elections, but the truth is that our election systems are very well-managed. Yes, there are areas where systems can be improved, but among the biggest problems in our election system now are misinformation about the elections and the skepticism that this creates.In this episode, I speak with Meghan Cook, Program Director of the Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany, and two election experts – Tom Connolly, the Director of Election Operations at the New York State Board of Elections, and Brendan Lovullo, the Deputy Director of Election Operations at the New York State Board of Elections. In our discussion, we talk about how elections are managed in New York State and elsewhere, and we address some common misconceptions head-on. We talk about how votes are counted, how election machines are secured, how election workers address problems that arise, and much more.Our Article on Teaching about Election IntegrityOur Guests & Related ResourcesMegan Cook's WebsiteCenter for Technology in Government at UAlbanyNew York State Board of Elections WebsiteESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDBuilding a Movement for Civic Education, with Michael Rebell (Teachers College, Columbia University)A Congressional Bill to Strengthen Civic Education, with Cat McDonald (DC Lobbyist for Civic Ed)Support the show
In today's "Producer Picks" segment, we revisit an earlier conversation with Catherine Collins, the WNY representative on the NYS Board of Regents. She talks about teaching on race, curriculum, and as always what the community needs are along Jefferson Avenue. Then Leah Watson from the American Civil Liberties Union looks at some districts across the U.S., where increasing censorship is so strong that teachers have not been able to discuss the Tops shootings - or other racial issues- with their students.
New York's Board of Regents has unanimously approved new guidelines that provides more oversight of private and religious schools. Thousands of kids who graduated from Yeshivas lacked basic academic skills, including the ability to read English.
Our week of education topics continues with Dr. Catherine Fisher Collins, the WNY representative on the NYS Board of Regents with Dave Debo to talk about race, curriculum and related matters. And then he speaks with Leah Watson of the ACLU on education and censorship of what teachers are allowed to teach.
Jared Kutzin, DNP, MS, MPH, RN, FSSH is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Senior Director of Emergency Medicine Simulation at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Jared is a registered nurse with advanced degrees in health policy and management, public health, leadership, and medical education. His advanced training includes completing the Clinical Quality Fellowship Program (CQFP) offered by the Greater New York Hospital Association and the United Hospital Fund and the Comprehensive Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship (CPSLF) offered by the National Patient Safety Foundation and American Hospital Association. Jared is certified in healthcare quality (CPHQ), patient safety (CPPS), simulation operations (CHSOS), and as a Nurse Executive – Advanced (NEA-BC). In 2017, Dr. Kutzin was inducted as a fellow in the Society for Simulation in Healthcare's Simulation Academy and in 2018 he served on the Baldrige Board of Examiners and was recognized as a fellow by the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM). Previously, Jared served as the Chairperson for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare's (SSH) Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Committee and as an Accreditation Committee Site Reviewer. Currently, he is a member of the SSH Board of Directors, the NYS Board of Nursing, and the NYS EMS Council. In addition, he is the Associate Editor for simulation for MedEdPORTAL, The Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources and the on the Executive Editorial Board for the Journal of Emergency Nursing. Jared's research interests include educational methodologies, patient safety and quality, an how the built environment impacts care. Email: JaredKutzin@MOUNTSinai.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-kutzin-29664354/Sponsor: Inclusive Consulting: https://inclusiveconsultingservices.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76504273/admin/
NYS Board of Elections released registration numbers for the Senate and Congressional districts. You can find it here: https://www.elections.ny.gov/EnrollmentCounty.html Final 2 Syracuse Independent Redistricting hearings this week. Find more information here: https://www.syr.gov/Boards-and-Commissions/SYR-Redistricting/Redistricting-Meetings Absentee ballots are being delivered for the August 23 primary. To request an absentee ballot or get more information got to onvote.net.
NYS Board of Elections released registration numbers for the Senate and Congressional districts. You can find it here: https://www.elections.ny.gov/EnrollmentCounty.html Final 2 Syracuse Independent Redistricting hearings this week. Find more information here: https://www.syr.gov/Boards-and-Commissions/SYR-Redistricting/Redistricting-Meetings Absentee ballots are being delivered for the August 23 primary. To request an absentee ballot or get more information got to onvote.net.
Texas Association of School Boards to Leave National OrganizationBy Brandon Waltens May 23, 2022McKinney School Board President Sued for Squelching Free SpeechBy Erin AndersonMay 18, 2022"The school administration refuses to allow any public debate concerning this book. Parents have been silenced. The most recently conducted zoom meeting on March 4th continued to make it clear that what they say goes, no one else was allowed to speak. All of us were muted by the school administration, questions that were sent by me amongst others were ignored. The meetings are fully orchestrated theatrical performances that fail to address parents' concerns.Parents' rights have been violated and we demand immediate intervention.The Bill of Rights published on the DOE site unambiguously states:Parents have the right to:Participate in regular written or verbal communication with teachers and other school staff and share concerns regarding their child's academic, social and behavioral progress;Participate in meaningful and productive parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child's progress in school and have access to other school staff, as appropriate, throughout the school year to discuss concerns;have their child learn in a safe and supportive learning environment, free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, and bigotry.Parents have every right to be allowed to speak to their children's school administration and should not be silenced. This is a public school, taxpayer-funded, and should not be permitted to completely shut down open discussion about our children's education. The school should be required to abide by the federal and state constitutions and basic principles of allowing parents to speak about concerns they have regarding their children's education. Such conduct reminds me of the country I grew up in with a totalitarian regime where one was not allowed to speak freely. The authoritarianism or totalitarianism the US Supreme Court said is unconstitutional.Public Officers (PBO) CHAPTER 47, ARTICLE 7. § 103 is known as the open meetings law. Except PS 158 has a total disregard for it.The NYS Board of Regents publishes many statements about civic readiness, including “Demonstrate respect for the rights of others in discussions and classroom debates, and how to respectfully disagree with other viewpoints and provide evidence for a counterargument.” Something PS 158 feels does not apply to them as these children are very young, and the rights of others in discussions, equally applies to the parents of these very young children. They want to teach respect of others, yet show total disdain for the viewpoints of the parents of these children when it suits their own political agenda.Please take action to require this school's administration to immediately set up a forum and allow for public discourse." New York City Chapter Director/ParentSupport the show
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The New York State Board of Regents has drafted a diversity, equity, and inclusion call to action. Did they finally acknowledge the oppressive effects of systemic racism? Did they recognize their role in perpetuating such? Will they hold schools accountable for inaction and silence surrounding this topic? Larry Levy (Hofstra), Brandy Scott (LIBEA), Dafny Irizarry (LILTA), and I discuss if this call to action is enough.
The Albany Times Union reported on January 12 that Rensselaer County Republicans are asking supporters to switch their voter registration to the Working Families Party "in an effort to help the re-election efforts of Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin in his November 2021 bid for re-election. RenCo Working Families Party leader Phil Markham talked to HMM correspondent Corinne Carey about this effort, and what he suggests progressive voters in the county could do in response. The deadline for changing one's party affiliation is February 14, 2021 in order to vote the primary election to determine which candidates will run on each party line. More information about how to change one's party affiliation can be found on the NYS Board of Elections website at: https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html
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May 4: Andrew Yang v NYS Board of Elections, #RKelly pre-diabetes amid #COVID19, Lumenis #MeToo censor? UN of $AntonioGuterres hypocrisy on #WPFD2020
On February 24th, advocates and DRNY staff attended the NYS Board of Elections’ accessibility demonstration for the ES&S ExpressVote XL Ballot Marking Device (BMD). Guests Christy Asbee Esq., PAAT, PATBI, and PAVA Director at DRNY, and Kathryn Carroll, the Director of Advocacy at the Center for Disability Rights speak about their thoughts and observations from the event. Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)
Dr. Ralph Kerr with the Teaching & Learning Institute discusses a series of public hearings from the NYS Board of Regents on the college and career readiness of today's high schoolers.
The Bridge: Christopher s Bond BridgeHuman Rights: The Right To A Fair Free WorldDr Paul on tonight show was about education. Talking with a director of a charter school in Brooklyn and Assist Regent director. We had incredible Bridges show on education. Natasha Campbell director of The Summit Academy Charter School and Dr Alexandria Connally Assistant to NYS Board of Regent. Getting understanding will give you reasons to make a action. So many say education is a future but so few understand what is going on in there area schools. DrPaul holistic science.com
Mary Clifton, MD is a board certified Internist, NYS Board of Health Registration for Medical Marijuana Certification, Telemedicine Dr. Dr Clifton, works closely with oncologist and other doctors to certify eligible patients into the New York State Medical Marijuana Program. She is also an accomplished author an public speaker. This episode covers a wide range of topics that you will not want to miss. Enjoy the show and be sure to check Dr. Mary Clifton's educational mini modules at centralmichiganlawyer.com scroll down the homepage to her link. Enjoy!!
Doug Kellner co-chair of the NYS Board of Elections, and an early advocate for a voter verifiable paper audit trail for electronic voting machines, and Ronnie Eldridge reviewed NYS election procedures, concluding that despite long lines, all went well.
Harriet Tubman Day of Commemoration March 10, 2012- Courtsey “Freedom or die a slave!,” declared Harriet Tubman (1819/20-1913) who freed herself and 300 others from enslavement in the mid-19th century. Tubman’s legacy resounds today in the lives of heirs who move unrestricted and make choices with few constraints. The statue is the brainchild of former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields. Omoye Cooper of Albany, NY and Elizabeth Fulcher-Rankin of Brooklyn are co-chairs of the Black Women’s Leadership Caucus, Inc. (BWLC) host organization which was formed in 1999 during a meeting at the Tubman Homestead in Auburn, NY of women and men involved in the history of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman. Alison Saar, sculptor was also present. Currently, the group is producing a short documentary about Harriet Tubman, featuring interviews with descendants, historians and and distinguished educators, including Adelaide Sanfor, former Vice Chancellor, NYS Board of Regents. Open to the public. Black Women's Leadership Caucus, Inc. WWW.BlackWomenLeadeshipaucus.com e-mail Tubman1913@Yahoo.com 718.393.7957
The news keeps saying that wearing a t-shirt with a candidates name is considered electioneering saying that its the law. i wanted to know if i refused to comply will i be denied my right to vote