Welcome, Education Activists!
- Location
- New York, NY 40.75-73.97 10017US
- Meetups
- 7 so far
- Members
- 37 Education Activists
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- March 16, 2009
This Meetup is about bringing corporate professionals, skilled laborers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and educators together to develop a new educational paradigm.
Our children are not being prepared properly, so we need to take personal responsibility to correct this.
If we don't, it will have unpleasant consequences for all of us.
The vision for this group is first to award financial aid grants and internship/mentoring opportunities to deserving urban youth in NYC, then to start a new school.
For June 2010, it is our goal to raise $10,000. That money will be divided five ways to be given to deserving students - one in each borough of NYC - $2,000 each.
By 2015, it is our objective is to create a secondary school (7th through 12th grade) in one of New York City's five boroughs based a new paradigm that adds financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and rhetoric to the standard coursework.
Let's start connecting the dots - putting educators in touch with business people and corporate professionals, so that we can work together to collaborate on these important projects.
We look forward to working with you to do right by our children. If we invest in the youth, we are investing in our future.
Past Meetups
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What's new?
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Nov 11
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New member“As a advocate for progressive education, I understand the importance behind teaching more than just reading, writing and arithmetic. By teaching beyond the traditional curriculum we empower students and in turn communities.”
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Oct 29
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New member
“To contribute and meet like minded people”
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Oct 27
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New discussionStarted by Tyrone Turner.
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Oct 21
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New member
“I'm looking to unite with others interested in starting a small school. I worked on a draft of a school proposal and I currently work for a nonprofit. I'm pursuing my doctorate in Educational Policy with the hope of working to reform education.” -
New member
“I have been a teacher, administrator and children's theatre producer. Currently, I work as a Learning Specialist. I am interested in local efforts to improve educational opportunities for students.”
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Oct 5
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New member
“I have been involved in K-12 schools for the last 18 years. I am very aware of the shortcomings of existing structure and philosopy of learning. i would like to be involved in making a difference in this respect.”
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Oct 2
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New member
“I am always looking for ways to give to back to community and I support educators and all schools to better educate our children. My sister has been an educator for over 28 yrs. she goes above & beyond for her students on her own time and money.” -
New discussionStarted by Tyrone Turner.
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Sep 24
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New member
“I am a student pursuing my teaching certification in NY and I am looking to meet fellow educators in NY.” -
New member
“I have a 5 year old and want to learn more.” -
New member
“I am a teacher who are interested in developing a new school project and meeting with other educators.”
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What members are saying
“ We are committed to helping our city's children become successful. ”
“ We are going to make a difference in the future of education in NYC. ”
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