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UPCOMING EDUCATOR EVENTS IN NYC
1. NYU STEME WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE
Sponsored by New York University and the Jhumki Basu Foundation, the STEME Educator Workshop & Showcase will focus on highlighting programs that provide STEM educators with meaningful, long-term professional learning opportunities.
For the STEME Workshop, guests can select which mini-workshops they want to attend. The hope is that more STEM teachers will feel confident and supported throughout their educator life cycle. To register, chick here.
When: Friday, May 30, 2014 from 12:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: STEME Education Center at 239 Greene Street, Fourth Floor
The NYU STEME Education Showcase brings together students and teachers from over 50 underrepresented New York City public schools, as well as researchers, policy makers, leading educational, non-profit and corporate organizations. The Showcase will provide attendees with the opportunity to share and observe innovative teaching and learning strategies. The event features special guest speaker, microbiologist and comedian, Adam Ruben. Chick here to register.
When: Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: NYU's Coles Athletic Center, 181 Mercer St.
2. HISTORY UNCORKED: "A THINK & DRINK"
How did 60 years of Dutch colonial rule make New York the city it is today? Join Charles Gehring, Director of the New Netherlands Research Center, and Russell Shorto, noted scholar and author of the acclaimed, The Island in the Center of the World and the recently released, Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City, for a drink and enlightening discussion about our formative Dutch history. Wine and cheese will be served. Advanced registration is required!
When: Tuesday May 20th 2014 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Where: New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
Cost: $15 for NYHS members, $20 for non-members.
3. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART's: AUTHORS & ARTISTS - IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS
Learn how experiences with works of art can help K-12 students enhance their descriptive writing. Join Met Museum educators in the galleries for a close look at art of the ancient world and glean insights from Mary Ehrenworth, Deputy Director for Middle Schools at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Discover how the collection and related informational texts can provide a valuable springboard for student writing. Participants will receive a free copy of Dr. Ehrenworth's book, Looking to Write: Students Writing Through the Visual Arts.
When: May 18, 2014 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
4. NYCDOE TECHNOLOGY AWARD
The 2nd annual NYCDOE School Technology Summit will take place on July 30th. This event is DOE only and over 800 NYC educators are expected to attend. This year, the event will feature NYCDOE's inaugural Excellence in Technology Awards for school leaders who apply best practices in technology and education at their school. Principals can nominate themselves or a colleague HERE. The deadline for nominations is May 16, 2014.
Interested? Email Matt Shufro at [email protected] for more information!
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