PASE Network News

Join Bank Street College of Education, Smith College, Yale Education Studies, and Wesleyan University for the first annual Summit on Undergraduate Pathways into Education (SUPE) on January 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bank Street College of Education (610 W 112th St, New York, NY). This gathering will give participants an opportunity to learn more about education careers, social change, and wider possibilities in the career of education. The program will feature panels and networking. RSVP via this Google Form and help shape the event agenda.   

Join Seeds of Fortune, Inc. on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM for Seeds of Fortune Inc. Presents: Ivy League V.S. HBCU Night. During this evening of inspiration, Ivy League & HBCU alumni will share their unique journeys, opportunities, and insights. Alumni from top universities will be featured, including Howard University, Columbia University, Princeton University, Xavier University, and Penn State University. This event is designed for students & families exploring colleges, comparing academic environments, and planning for higher education success. Register for this virtual event via Zoom. 

To celebrate the power of voting and make sure that community members have the information they need to participate in this important election, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is hosting a Golden Day Festival at CPC One (45 Suffolk Street, New York, NY) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Golden Day is the last day to register to vote and the first day of early voting in New York - multilingual volunteers will be available to help community members register to vote, find their polling place, answer election questions, and make sure that community members are ready to cast their vote confidently. The event will include face painting, a pumpkin patch, paper cutting and calligraphy, hot chocolate and cotton candy, and much more. Bring your friends and family, and feel free to wear a Halloween costume. No registration or ID is required. 

The 2024 Lights On Afterschool celebration is coming up on October 24, 2024. Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is a national event celebrating afterschool programs and their impact on children, families and communities. The annual event brings widespread coverage and attention to afterschool programs as a key part of youth services. Do you need help planning and promoting your organization’s Lights On Afterschool event or celebration? Check out the Afterschool Alliance’s event planning guide, their partner communications tools, and their tips on integrating youth voice into your event to get prepared for the big day. 

The Big Apple College Fair takes place on September 29, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event offers attendees the opportunity to speak with over 200 college admissions representatives from not only New York State, but from as far away as California, Canada, and England. This opportunity is free to attendees. In addition, the Big Apple offers a raffle for all high school seniors to enter. Ten lucky students drawn will get a $2500 scholarship.