PASE Network News

Join Pockets Change on November 6, 2026 for Hip Hop FinFest Vol. 5, the culminating community concert of a youth song competition. This annual competition is a program that puts youth front and center as the voices of tomorrow on one of the most crucial topics in our lives: money. This year’s theme is "Collective Care is Self Care." Community members can enjoy FinFest in person at Abrons Arts Center starting at 6:00 PM (tickets here) or via livestream starting at 7:00 PM (tickets here).  

Join HEAF, StreetSquash, and the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the 3rd Annual Harlem Community Wellness Field Day, a half-day of connection, self-care, fitness, and community celebration in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This free public event brings together families, students, alumni, and community members for an afternoon of wellness, relaxation, and fun. Designed for all ages, the day offers a chance to relax, recharge, and reconnect through engaging wellness and self-care activities and workshops, and a basketball game/open gym to close out the day. RSVP via the event registration form to save your spot. 

Do you know students who are curious about independent boarding schools and the unique opportunities they provide? Encourage them to attend the 2026 Making IT Happen Boarding School Fair on May 13, 2026 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Manhattan Business Academy (351 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011). There will be over 50 independent boarding schools in attendance, highlighting a wide range of educational and enrichment experiences. Contact mihfair@gmail.com with any questions. 

The NYCPS Office of Multilingual Learners (OML) will host the annual Multilingual and Immigrant Family Conference on April 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Fordham University, with some portions that can be attended virtually. This event is an opportunity to celebrate multilingualism and culture while connecting families to valuable school- and community-based resources. The conference will include engaging workshops, community resource tables, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities. There will be food, fun, and meaningful opportunities for families to build connections and access information that supports their children’s success. Families can save their spot via the digital RSVP form. 

Join Bank Street College of Education on April 17, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM for a free in-person screening of Rule Breakers, a movie based on the true story of Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team, competing in international competition. The screening will be followed by a conversation between Laura Overdeck, Rule Breakers' producer, and Suzanne McCotter, Bank Street’s Dean of Graduate Education.