PASE Network News

The CAFÉ Group is seeking applications for the 1954 Project Luminary Award, which celebrates transformational education nonprofit leaders dedicated to serving Black students and communities through powerful investments in their organizations' ability to create lasting change. Each Luminary organization receives a $1 million unrestricted grant over three years, along with mentorship and support to scale their impact.  The primary three focus areas are innovation in teaching and learning, diversity in education, and pathways to economic mobility. Learn more about the opportunity in this 10-minute opportunity overview video. The pre-application takes approximately 15 minutes and is due on December 15, 2025. Complete the pre-application via this form.

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, The Brotherhood Sister Sol is hosting Pedagogy of Liberation at their Harlem headquarters (512 W 143rd St, New York, NY), a free one day conference for educators, youth workers, and community leaders who want to strengthen their work with young people through culturally rooted practices. Participants will explore hands-on workshops in Arts and Resistance, Culturally Relevant Design, Restorative Justice, Writers Collective, Environmental Justice, and Theatre of the Oppressed, and leave with practical tools they can bring directly into their classrooms and youth programs. Register today via their Eventbrite.

Do you know a college student who is curious about careers in education and social change? Encourage them to attend the Summit on Undergraduate Pathways Into Education (SUPE) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Bank Street College of Education (610 W 112th St, New York, NY). The event will include student performances, career workshops, networking, keynote, and dinner. Workshops topics will include: technology and education, pathways into teaching, education policy, education research, school and district leadership, philanthropy in education, and more. Participants can save their spot via the Eventbrite.  

Through the Elevate Play initiative, Playworks, NJ/NY Gotham FC, and The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund are teaming up to make play, joy, and connection more accessible than ever — bringing 10,000 youth, educators, and caregivers to Gotham FC home games during the 2026 season (March 2026 –October 2026). Participating schools and organizations will receive free tickets to a Gotham FC home game at Sports Illustrated Stadium (Harrison, NJ) and food vouchers, with potential transportation support on a case-by-case basis. Groups can use this opportunity for a range of purposes, including youth field trips, staff appreciation outings, family engagement events, and more. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Make a request for your group via this interest form.