 | Social Media Fellows Connect and Engage The Adult Education System
Eight NYC graduate students developed social media projects to foster digital communication of information, ideas and other content relevant to the City’s adult education system. The Fellows collaborated with College & Community Fellowship, the Mayor’s Office of Adult Education and the New York City Council, the New York Public Library, and the We Are New York Community Project. The projects enhanced peer networking, promoted opportunities for education and employment, and increased the real-time engagement of adult learners, staff, tutors and volunteers.
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 | Susan Dalmas Receives Prestigious 2011 Sloan Public Service Award
Susan Dalmas, Director of the Queens Library Adult Learning Program, received a 2011 Sloan Public Service Award--widely regarded as the Nobel Prize of City Government. She was recognized for her outstanding civil service whose work performance and commitment to the public transcend not only the ordinary but the extraordinary. Susan oversees the largest library-based literacy program in the nation, serving over 6,000 learners a year. She is a sought-after expert in the field, and her innovative programming for adult learners has been adopted by libraries across the U.S.
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 | LaGuardia Community College Professional Awarded the 2011 New York Times ESOL Teacher of the Year
Paula Da Silva-Michelin, an ESOL teacher at LaGuardia's Center for Immigrant Education and Training, was recognized for her contributions in-and-out of the classroom. Her dedication as a teacher and mentor has helped her students develop the skills they need to create successful lives in NYC. The Times also recognized Elaine Soffer from Nassau Community College, and Robin Winters from the Harlem YMCA New Americans Welcome Center. The awards ceremony takes place on April 8 at the New York Times..
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| An Open Letter to Men and Women Currently or Formerly Incarcerated
Anthony Tassi, former Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Adult Education, releases an open letter reminding formerly-incarcerated adults they are smart, capable and able to help and lead others. He also encourages them to continue school, earn their GEDs and enroll in college or a job training program. Adults being released from prison or jail should not be discouraged and believe educational opportunities are out of reach, but rather, they should expect great things of themselves.
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| We Are New York Professional Day a Big Success
Over 100 ESL teachers attended the We Are New York Professional Development Day. Through a variety of workshops, participants learned exciting new ways to use the series. Nearly every teacher responding to the evaluation survey indicated they were planning to use the lesson plans and resources presented in the workshops. In particular, 92% of teachers who had never used WANY before reported they were "likely" or "very likely" to use it in their classrooms.
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 | New York Public Library Helps Adults to Read and Write
Inspired adult learners say it is never too late to improve their literacy and communication skills. The New York Public Library's Centers for Reading and Writing offer free classes to help adults learn to read and write more effectively.
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| We Are New York Wins 2 Emmy Awards
April 18, 2010 - The Mayor's Office of Adult Education and CUNY took home 2 Awards at the 53rd Annual New York Emmy Awards for "We Are New York." The groundbreaking new show won NY Emmy Awards for Best Writing and Best Photography.
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| The 2009 NYC Adult Education Computer and Internet Survey to Inform the City's Digital Literacy Agenda
The Mayor's Office of Adult Education (MOAE) invited members of NYC's adult education community to participate in an inaugural Adult Education Computer and Internet Survey. Over 3,000 adult learners, teachers, and program managers participated in the survey. Their tremendous response provided a snapshot of how adult education programs from across the City use computers and the internet. The results will inform the City's technology and digital literacy agenda.
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| The Mayor's Office Recognizes Adult Learners with the Calvin Miles Award for Student Leadership
Eighteen student and alumni leaders from across NYC's adult education system were awarded the Calvin Miles Award for Student Leadership. Their outstanding leadership in-and-out of the classroom has helped them become empowered partners in adult education. The award honors Calvin Miles, an organizer and advocate for adult learners everywhere.
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 | The Mayor's Office, CUNY, and the LAC Award Grants to ESL Teachers
Forty-six NYC teachers will create exciting new ways of using We Are New York to help adults learn English. Projects will incorporate the We Are New York television show to develop lesson plans for use in existing ESL programs, as well as offer support and learning opportunities to more people.
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| Community Leaders across the City Host Viewing Parties of We Are New York
Community leaders in Washington Heights, Jackson Heights, and Brighton Beach hosted celebrations for We Are New York, a new show created by the Mayor's Office of Adult Education and the City University of New York. Guests viewed clips from episodes filmed in their neighborhoods and shared ways to use this exciting new TV show to help adults learn English.
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 | The Mayor's Office of Adult Education Helps Students Improve Health Literacy Skills
The NYC Health Literacy Campaign's nutrition lesson plans help students learn to decode nutrition labels, compare healthy and unhealthy options, and make informed choices in the corner grocery store - while raising awareness of the nutritional content of common beverages.
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 | Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor Walcott Urge New Yorkers to Watch We Are New York on Channel 25
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development Dennis M. Walcott today encouraged immigrant New Yorkers to watch the premiere of 'We Are New York,' a new weekly TV show that helps them to learn English through realistic stories of life in New York City, while also providing information on City resources and services available to them.
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| The Mayor's Office Selects 10 NYC Medical Students for Its 2009 Health Literacy Fellowship
Ten outstanding NYC medical students will deepen their understanding of health literacy and improve their communications skills. Now in its fourth year, this innovative program has proven an effective model for non-traditional medical education with important benefits for adult literacy programs
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| Mayor's Office of Adult Education and Kingsborough Community College Team Up to Offer a Credit-Bearing Leadership Course for Alumni Interns
Alumni from GED and ESOL programs participating in the Mayor's Office Transition to College Internship can earn three college credits in a Leadership and Community Development course. Alumni interns receive training in peer leadership, mentoring, public speaking, and community outreach to strengthen outcomes for adult learners and support peers to transition into college.
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| The 2009 NYC Adult Education Computer and Internet Survey to Inform the City's Digital Literacy Agenda
Over 3,000 adult learners, teachers, and program managers participated in an inaugural survey to provide a snapshot of how adult education programs across the City use computers and the internet. Results will help inform the City's technology and digital literacy agenda.
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| Deputy Mayor Walcott Delivers Keynote Address at "Summit on the Future of Adult Education in New York City"
Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development Dennis M. Walcott delivered the keynote address today at the Summit on the Future of Education in New York City held at the UJA-Federation in Manhattan.
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 | Mayor Bloomberg Announces Creation of City's Office of Adult Education
Mayor Bloomberg announced the creation of the Office of Adult Education and the appointment of Anthony Tassi as its director.
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 | An Open Letter to Immigrant Students
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation President Al Aviles and Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Guillermo Linares released an open letter reminding New Yorkers that the City's public hospital system is available to all, regardless of immigration status.
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| Deputy Mayor Walcott Announces Funding for Classes for Former Prisoners
Deputy Mayor Dennis M. Walcott announced new City funding for the Fortune Society to help the formerly incarcerated reenter society.
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| Queens Library Advancing Health Literacy
Watch a clip from "To The Contrary" on PBS to learn how Queens Library is playing a leading role in advancing the health literacy of the general public and their adult education students.
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