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New York State Council on the Arts Awards NYC Arts in Education Roundtable $42,000

Kimberly Olsen, Managing Director
NYC Arts in Education Roundtable
(212) 642-5979
kolsen@nycaieroundtable.org
www.nycaieroundtable.org
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2019

New York State Council on the Arts Grants Support Vital Cultural Programs Statewide

New York, NY— NYC Arts in Education Roundtable today announced that it has been awarded a $42,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for FY2020 with the support of Governor Andrew M.

Respecting Pronouns in the Classroom

Kids understand themselves better, and at a much younger age, than adults assume. This includes their gender identity. Gender identity refers to one’s inner sense of being male, female, both, or neither.

As educators, we can take small steps to make sure all students feel welcome and affirmed in our schools regardless of their gender identity. Being thoughtful about how we use pronouns is a meaningful way to support children whose gender might be different from what appears on their birth certificate.

The NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Elects Six New Board Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                             

July 10, 2019

NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable is pleased to announce the election of six new members to the Roundtable’s Board of Directors: Ronald Alexander, Traci Lester, Toya Lillard, Ayodele Oti, Karen Sam, and Mi Ryung Song.

“The Roundtable is thrilled to have this wonderful class of experienced and talented leaders join our Board of Directors this year,” said Jennifer DiBella,

How the Creative Placemaking Tide Lifts All Community Boats

On a Sunday afternoon in June, with the temperature well above 80 degrees, the Perry Avenue Commons on Chicago’s South Side bustles with a remarkable amount of activity. By the end of a warm weekend, you’d expect things to be winding down. But six or so volunteers and mentors tend vegetable plots of kale and leafy greens at one end of a four-block-by-four-property, part of a commercial farm and community garden managed by the nonprofit Sweet Water Foundation.