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- 5/19/25
- 05/20/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Community Education Council District 25 underscored its commitment to arts education and community engagement. The council discussed the allocation of arts funding, which has been utilized to enhance arts opportunities across more than half of the district’s schools, despite limited resources. The meeting also addressed a robust recruitment fair aimed at reducing class sizes and focused on the new “Amplified Desmos” mathematics program to strengthen students’ problem-solving skills.
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- 5/12/25
- 05/12/2025
- 117 Minutes
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Overview: The Community Education Council District 25 meeting primarily focused on the adoption of the Amplify Math curriculum, community engagement initiatives, and the introduction of updated district templates. The meeting addressed the upcoming changes to the math curriculum, emphasizing comprehensive plans for professional learning to support teachers, as well as initiatives to enhance student and community involvement.
- NY
- Queens County
- 5/7/25
- 05/12/2025
- 176 Minutes
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Overview: The Community Education Council District 25 meeting was marked by discussions on multiple fronts, with the adoption of the Amplify math curriculum for middle schools taking center stage. This decision is part of the district’s effort to unify its approach to math education, replacing a variety of existing programs, including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Envisions, with Amplify. The council emphasized the advantages of this curriculum, particularly its additional resources for teachers and families, aligning with state assessment expectations. The community’s response to this change was mixed, reflecting concerns about the curriculum’s impact on student outcomes and the ability of schools to collaborate effectively.
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- Queens County
- 4/30/25
- 05/12/2025
- 58 Minutes
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Overview: Community Education Council District 25’s recent meeting covered a range of topics, with attention on arts funding and civic engagement initiatives. The district highlighted participation in the arts for selected schools and emphasized the Project Soapbox initiative, which aims to enhance students’ civic readiness. The meeting also addressed challenges such as supporting English language learners and managing chronic absenteeism, while encouraging community involvement and parent engagement.
- NY
- Queens County
- 4/21/25
- 04/22/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Community Education Council District 25 meeting addressed issues, notably the enhancement of language accessibility for parents and the implementation of educational initiatives for the upcoming school year. Key topics included language access services, chronic absenteeism among English language learners (ELLs), and ongoing efforts to foster community engagement through various school events.