NYC Schools: Remote Lessons Learned and Where We Go From Here
Event Information
About this event
In this discussion, we will:
- Look introspectively at the remote learning experience for NYC students, parents, and educators.
- Identify major challenges and lessons learned.
- Closely examine how to support children's mental health as we transition to in-person school full-time in September.
A member of our research team will present our agency studies examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice on adolescents.
Meet the Panelists:
(Moderator) Melinda Harrell - Clinical Director, I'RAISE
Shanequa Moore - CEO, I'RAISE
Gerard Lovett - Social Worker, I'RAISE
Loren Cooper - Principal, P.S./I.S. 178
Richard Peay - Asst. Principal, P.S. 47
Recent statistics illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice have affected our children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that from April to October of last year, the proportion of children between the ages of 5 and 11 visiting an emergency room due to a mental health crisis increased by 24 percent compared to the previous year. Among 12 to 17-year-olds, the amount increased by 31 percent.
I'RAISE invites you to attend our virtual COVID Lessons Learned webinar, which will be presented on June 7 between 4 pm-5:30 pm EST.
A panel comprised of school principals and social workers will discuss how the day-to-day school schedule changed due to the pandemic, its effects on students, parents, and school staff, what lessons were learned, and the way forward.
I'RAISE's research team will then present their findings concerning the psychological impact of COVID on adolescents, and how they are affected by racial injustice.
Common Questions
Is this an in-person or virtual panel discussion?
The talk will be virtual and held via Zoom. Register here: bit.ly/IRAISEDOElessonslearned
Who should attend?
This event is open to New York City principals, superintendents, parents, school counselors and social workers, and mental health professionals.
Organizer I'RAISE Girls & Boys International
Organizer of NYC Schools: Remote Lessons Learned and Where We Go From Here
I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation is a nonprofit organization committed to improving and advancing the lives of vulnerable young people and children in New York City through mental health services, art therapy, mentoring, and art programs and services.
I'RAISE is committed to the whole child and empowers child to excel through holistic in-school and community-based services. We work with children from Pre-K to high school and ensure children thrive and have a safe and loving environment during every stage of development.
Our comprehensive model builds healthy student-adult relationships and equips students with the tools needed for better academic and life outcomes.
