We are happy to announce that Joseph O’Rourke will present "Shape Transformers: Forms That Fold Two Ways" on Wednesday, May 2nd. Transform your thinking as mathematician Joseph O'Rourke explores unsolved problems at the frontier of mathematics, inspired by the surprise that a single pattern of material can be folded into more than one different 3D shape. Joseph will be introduced by Dave Micklos, Executive Director of the DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. This presentation is appropriate for adults and for students of age 10 and above.The presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 PM on the 14th floor of the Baruch College Conference Center (24th and Lexington). Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 PM.Please remember to register early to avoid being closed out of the presentation.

Join Learning Matters for a rare evening with former Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, Joel Klein, in conversation with John Merrow. A hard-charging former Assistant US Attorney and publishing executive, Klein fought his toughest battles during his eight year tenure as Chancellor, pushing for more accountability in our city schools. Evening includes audience Q&A and reception to follow.$10 for JCC members; $15 for non-members.

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for bad behavior, poor motivation, work refusal, violence, conflict, bad attitudes, and more. College credit and clock hours available.Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, http://www.youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details. Seattle, WA: May 3-4, 2012 Portland, OR: Oct. 11-12, 2012 Online, DVD, and on-site presentations availableFlyer Available online at http://www.youthchg.com/flyf06all4pages.pdfRegiste r online at http://www.youthchg.com/regform.html

All Schools: American Museum of Natural History’s Educators' Evening to Explore the Biological and Social Meaning of Skin ColorDeadline: April 27, 2012 Event: May 3, 2012 Contact: John Tom at JTom3@schools.nyc.gov; Cristina Trowbridge at ctrowbridge@amnh.org; AMNH Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200All educators are invited to the American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) educator evening to discuss the biological and social meanings of skin color. Anthropologist and paleobiologist Nina G. Jablonski, author of Skin: Its Natural History and Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Penn State, will discuss the unique aspects of human skin and its importance as a key element of human evolution. The evening will provide teachers with opportunities to engage in dialogue and understand research about primate and human adaptations to the environment. Following the talk, teachers may attend a reception in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins to engage with AMNH staff and network with other educators. The event will take place on Thursday, May 3.

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (BOYS & GIRLS), THEIR PARENTS AND ALL GUIDANCE COUNSELORSAn average of 600+ students, parents and counselorsEvery student provided with a list of schools in attendanceAttended by schools representing the Northeast, New England, and Southeast regionsLarge groups can pre-register by emailing antonio.aponte@bcny.org for instructions Journal with school information distributed to all in attendanceFor registration information and form contact theDepartment of Educational Services Over 75 independent boarding schools

Please join Benita Rivera (The MANY / CPE / iCOPE) and El Barrio's CACHE Program in spreading the word about the screening of this awesome & inspiring documentary. NYCORE's Edwin Mayorga will be a featured panelist at the after-discussion, along with Prof. Jaime Estades, MSW, Esq, (Rutgers University, Founder & Director, Latino Leadership Institute), Pedro Pedraza (Researcher, Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College) and moderated by Prof. Blanca Vaszquez (Hunter College). Date: Friday, May 4th, 6 p.m. --- Free Admission & Refreshments. Location:*CACHE Program @ Casabe Houses Community Development150 East 121st Street @ Lexington AvenueEl Barrio, NYC RSVP by May 1: cacheprogram@gmail.com / 212-410-6030 ext 306*CACHE stands for Casabe's Art, Culture, History & Education Program We are especially interested in having Latino youth, parents and teachers attend, as well as all NYC education and community activists. For a PDF Event Flier, contact Benita @ (347) 232-3184

EdCamp is unlike any professional development you have ever experienced. First, you get to CHOOSE what sessions you want to attend based on YOUR interests. Second, if the topic doesn’t apply to you, or you don’t enjoy the session, YOU CAN LEAVE and choose a different one!Even if you currently enjoy wonderful professional development at your school, EdCamp is unique because the sessions are led by colleagues in the field and based around universal topics in education. It is also a wonderful model to bring to your school for future professional development.In addition, at EdCamp, you can meet educators from all over the tri-state area from Public, Private and Charter schools as well as forward-thinking administrators. This chance to network in an informal arena will allow you to build a network of like-minded colleagues with whom you can brainstorm and learn.By attending EdCamp, you are guaranteed to learn something new, make a new friend and receive information that you can immediately apply in your classroom and professional life!

Educators are invited to participate in walking tours designed to bring the city's history to life. The first walking tour will take place in downtown Mannhattan and cover the original Dutch New Amsterdam grid. The tour will take place on Sunday, May 6 from 10am-12pm. Each walking tour is $15/participant. Reservations are required.

Many NYC school buildings have light ballasts, caulks, and other building materials that contain potentially harmful PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Exposure to PCBs at sufficient concentrations and over sufficient time can damage adult and child immune, reproductive, nervous, and endocrine systems and may cause cancer. Although manufacture and new use of PCBs were banned in 1978, PCB-containing and PCB-contaminated materials remain in many buildings, including as many as 770 NYC public schools. ? How should we assess risk? ? How can we best protect teachers, administrative staff, and students? ? What are proper safe work practices for maintenance staff & contractors? ? What are the implications for workers and occupants in other buildings that also contain PCBs? Panelists: · Judith Enck, Administrator, EPA Region 2 · Sean Brennan, Director, Mason Tenders' District Council Training Fund · Michelle Chapman, NYC public school parent activist · Robert Herrick, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health · Chris Proctor & Ed Olmsted, UFT Safety and Health Dept.sponsored by: NEW YORK COMMITTEE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ? PLEASE REGISTER BY MAY 4 ? See: http://nycosh.org/uploads/calendar/PCB_in_schools_ DOL_public_forum_05081...

Join Crain’s New York Business for a discussion with Chancellor New York State Board of Regents Merryl H. Tisch. Ms. Tisch will discuss the teacher evaluation controversy, whether the state has fixed its standardized tests and her thoughts on running for mayor next year. She will be questioned by Crain’s assisting managing editor Erik Engquist and another journalist.$75 for individual ticket(s) if pre-registered before April 4th; $80 thereafter. $750 for table(s) of ten if pre-registered before April 4th; $800 thereafter. You must be pre-registered to attend this event. No refunds permitted.

This informational session will help parents and school districts become more effective partners through special education mediation and other means of collaboration. The program educates attendees on conflict resolution, effective communication and dispute resolution options, in particular mediation. Attendees will leave the program with practical tips and tools for effective communication, information on programs developed to assist parents and schools in conflict resolution, and resources for information, advice and support.

Join us for a free presentation sponsored by the Child Mind Institute, "Speak Up for Kids." Learn the signs and symptoms of deep depression vs teen angst, and how to build an educational team to support the journey of learning!

Teachers, school leaders, parents, and education advocates are concerned about the narrow lens and hurried approach of New York State’s new teacher and leader evaluation system.Come join us for Bank Street College’s forum to explore the impact that these evaluations will have on the work of schools and the lives of children and families.Panelists:Dr. Bruce Baker, associate professor in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyLeonie Haimson, parent activist and executive director, Class Size MattersDr. Michael McGill, superintendent, Scarsdale Public SchoolsMaggie Moroff, attorney, Advocates for ChildrenDr. Terry Orr, director, Future School Leaders Academy, Bank Street CollegeElizabeth Phillips, principal, P.S. 321, BrooklynCora Sangree, 5th grade teacher, Brooklyn New School

Caribbean Women's Health Association, Inc. is excited to open registration for an innovative Girls Empowerment and Mentorship Symposium!The symposium will introduce girls and their families to local resources designed to empower girls and facilitate improvements in academic achievement. The group seminars will foster healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices and engage girls in interactive activities that build and encourage healthy relationships with other women and girls. The event will encourage participants to pursue their dreams and cultivate the development of productive and inspiring future community leaders.The final session will emphasize the importance of healthy mentorship relationships and will feature a keynote address from Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.Adolescent girls, ages 10-19 years old, are invited to register for this free event. Registration is limited to 100 girls and will close on Friday, April 27, 2012. Participants are encouraged to register early, as space is extremely limited.Participants will participate in free classes on:1. Nutrition/Fitness2. Healthy Relationships3. Education and Literacy4. Reproductive HealthParticipants will also receive the following:* Complimentary Breakfast* Complimentary Lunch* A FREE 2-trip Metrocard* A FREE Backpack* A FREE 2012-2013 Assignment Pad* A FREE Who Runs the World? Girls! T-ShirtHigh school students will also receive a FREE leather business portfolio.Parents are also invited to register for our Parent Workshop. This Workshop will take place at 10:30am, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at St. Francis College. This workshop will provide parents with information and tools they can use to support their daughters goals and endeavors.

You are invited to participate in Community/Parent Forum - this event is free and open to all parents in the NYC Metro Area. This forum will be focusing on • Effective strategies to engage our young men; • Support for single mothers raising boys alone; • Support for fathers as role models; • Community resources available for parents. Pre-registration is mandatory!

The All-City High School Music Program invites principals, teachers, and students to the culminating All-City HS Concert. The concert will feature performances by the All-City H.S. Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Orchestra, Concert Band and Chorus. Internationally acclaimed violinist Ryu Goto will deliver a special performance as featured soloist with the All-City H.S. Orchestra. The concert will take place on Monday, May 14 at 7:30pm at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free. Tickets will be dispensed at the door. http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/teachlearn/arts/All CityHS.html

The NYC Department of Education’s Office of Library Services invites all librarians and teachers assigned to the library to its full-day professional development conference focused on the implementation of Common Core Learning Standards through building a 21st-century school library program. Building-level librarians will provide presentation to help participants implement innovative instructional practices in their school library programs. Exhibits will include information on summer reading, e-resource integration, primary sources, and digital citizenship. The Exploratorium will take place on Wednesday, May 16 from 8am-3pm at the Celeste Bartos Forum in the New York Public Library Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. NYCDOE school personnel should register online. Independents school personnel may register by contacting libraries@schools.nyc.gov or 212-374-0328.

A gathering to celebrate and inspire educators everywhere Reconnect with your own sense of calling as an educator.Learn skills to help you lead with emotional intelligence throughout the school day.Take part in hands-on experiential workshops on everything from Talking Circles and Holistic Discipline to finding openings for SEL in the Common Core curriculum. (See the workshop list below.)Join the growing movement to put social & emotional learning at the heart of education!Conference registration fee: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For more information on the conference, call Marieke van Woerkom at 212-870-3318 x72 or email her at:hvanwoerkom@morningsidecenter.org.

The Communication, Computing, and Technology in Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University announces its 2012 Educational Technology Conference, “TCETC 2012: Technology, Media, and Designs for Learning.”TCETC 2012 will take place on Saturday, May 19th, and Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.This conference will serve as a multi-disciplinary forum for graduate students to discuss and exchange information on the research, development and applications of emerging technologies in PK-12 classrooms, at home environments and afterschool programs, distance learning settings, higher education, and corporate learning environments. Students from across the Teachers College community, and beyond, are invited to attend and share their research.TCETC 2012 will feature guest speaker Lori Takeuchi, Director of Research for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. Participants will receive breakfast and lunch each day as part of the ticket price, along with a wine and cheese reception on Sunday night. For more information, please visit: http://blogs.tc.columbia.edu/tcetc/

The event will start on: 19/May @ 10:00 am | And will end on: 19/May @ 3:00 pmSuper Saturday is a one day expo in NYC, designed for youth (Pre-K-12 students) and families, featuring 100+ Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits led by organizations and public school students. From solar power to the science of nutrition, to educational video games, children and adults will participate in a wide array of activities showcasing the diversity of the STEM fields and their infinite applications to the real world. Super Saturday is presented by Community School District 5, Abyssinian Development Corporation and Morningside Area Alliance.

Screening of a great new documentary, “The Experiment” (www.theexperimentfilm.com), about the remarkable transformation of the school system in New Orleans post-Katrina. After the film from 6:00-7:30pm will be a panel discussion moderated by Whitney Tilson from 7:30-8:30pm with the following people:· Richard Barth was made CEO and President of the KIPP Foundation in December of 2005. Over the past seven years, he has overseen the significant growth of the network from 45 to 109 schools, dramatically expanded KIPP's leadership development programs, advocated for high performing charter schools on Capitol Hill, and secured more than $190 million in new, long-term philanthropic commitments, including more than $75 million from the federal government.· John White is the current State Superintendent of Education for the State of Louisiana. Prior to this role, he served as Superintendent of the Recovery School District of Louisiana. White previously served as the deputy chancellor for talent, labor, and innovation at the New York City Department of Education.· Neerav Kingsland joined New Schools for New Orleans at its inception after graduating from Yale Law School. As a law student, he co-wrote an amicus brief to the United State Supreme Court, was director of the Education Adequacy Project legal clinic, worked as a legal assistant at a war crimes tribunal in Sierra Leone, and drafted a human rights report on the state of democracy in the Tibetan Government In-Exile. Neerav was first drawn to education reform as an undergraduate at Tulane University, where he tutored students at Woodson Middle School and taught creative writing to illiterate adults at the Y.M.C.A. After Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, Neerav and two other law students formed the Hurricane Katrina Legal Clinic, which assisted in the creation of New Schools for New Orleans.· Kira Orange Jones is in her fifth year as executive director of Teach For America • Greater New Orleans. Orange Jones was elected to represent most of Orleans Parish on the state Bord of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2011. Her victory was part of a near sweep of last year's board races for allies of the school reform movement that has remade the city's public education system.· Mike Wang manages the Philadelphia School Partnership's outreach and growth strategy, including development, partner relations, and parent and community engagement. He is leading the effort to raise $100 million for PSP's "Great Schools Fund," to be invested as growth capital to support the transformation, expansion and start-up of high-performing schools across sectors.· Ben Lemoine is the director/producer of "The Experiment," which takes an inside look at the current state of education and the social issues that surround it in New Orleans, and explores both the political and the personal implications of these changes. Lemoine was formerly a reporter, spending the two years after Hurricane Katrina at New Orleans WWL-TV.The event will be at the NYU Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street, between University Place and Greene St. The doors will open at 5:30pm and the 90-minute film will start at 6:00pm sharp, followed immediately by the panel from 7:30-8:30pm. The theater holds 300 people and it’s first-come, first-serve.

The New-York Historical Society invites teachers to this workshop to use video, music, and lyrics, documents, and images to teach about New York’s role in World War II and the war’s impact on the nation’s cultural and political landscape.This teacher workshop features lessons, activities, and curriculum guides from the American Musicals Project (AMP) unit on World War II. AMP is a history program that combines elements of musical theater with primary sources from the collection of the New-York Historical Society.The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 22 from 4:30-6:30pm at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th Street), Manhattan. Admission is $15 per participant. Advanced registration is required.

You are cordially invited to:2020 VisionHow New York's Education System Can Look With Real ReformBy Tom Allon, 2013 Liberal and Democratic Candidate for MayorIntroduction by Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, founding Chair of Turnaround for Children and founder of Speyer Legacy School and Speyer InstituteTheresa Lang Student and Community Center at Arnhold Hall55 West 13th Street, Wednesday, May 23rd, 6:00-7:30pmBy Invitation Only. Please RSVP by May 15 to:info@tomallonformayor.com. Space is Limited.

An annual event for parents of English Language Learners (ELLs) and former ELLs

K-12 NYC educators are invited to the Metropolitan Museum’s workshop to explore the shifting attitude toward the American landscape and natural world suggested by paintings and writing from the second half of the nineteenth century. This event is held in conjunction with the opening of the New American Wing Galleries for Paintings, Sculpture, and Decorative Arts.The workshop will take place on Friday, May 25 from 4-6pm. The fee for this program is $20/participant. Please register online by May 24.

Wednesday, May 30 - Save the Date!7pmDL21C and DL21C's Education Committee presentA Discussion on NYC School Closures and Co-Location withCouncilmember Leroy Comrie, Deputy Majority Leader, New York City Council (D-SE Queens)Other speakers TBD