PASE Network News

As part of Civic Learning Week, National Youth Leadership Council will present a virtual panel, “Voices of Change Panel: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement,” on March 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The discussion will bring together youth, educators, and service-learning experts to discuss the role of service-learning in fostering civic engagement and empowering the next generation of leaders, focusing in particular on best practices, challenges, opportunities, and success stories. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how service-learning initiatives can inspire active citizenship and drive positive community change. 

Lawyers Alliance for New York, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Nonprofit New York, and Philanthropy New York recently released their Safeguarding New York City’s Nonprofit Sector summary report, based on a January 2025 convening for nonprofit staff and volunteers as well as funders. The gathering addressed urgent threats, fostered cross-sector resilience, and equipped nonprofits with actionable resources. The report covers key takeaways, emergent themes, and audience questions from each of the event sessions. 

Looking to build a stronger understanding of FAFSA and financial aid? The popular guide Understanding FAFSA and Financial Aid: Your Guide to Paying for College (Class of 2025 edition) is now available in 10 languages on the Understandingfafsa.org website. The guide covers topics such as an overview of the form, gathering relevant documents, analyzing award letters, comparing costs and loan options, and more.

The Latino College Expo (LCE) is fast approaching on March 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, providing an opportunity for students to meet admissions representatives from over 50 public and private colleges, universities, and community-based organizations. The event’s goal is to "elevate the educational aspirations of the Latino community and all youth," and the event is structured to support partnerships between students, their parents/guardians, and counselors. Students should bring school transcripts, test scores, and lists of extracurricular activities if they'd like to talk one-to-one with a college advisor. The Leadership Summit prior to the Expo provides students with opportunities to hear information and engage in discussions on various topics that will help prepare for the college search process. Read the full attendee event info and register today.