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It's been great keeping up with all of the great work and communities here, but/and PowerTools is leaving X. We'd love to see you visit us at our @powertools.bsky.social page on @bluesky

Happy #Juneteenth! PowerTools recognizes Juneteenth as #FreedomDay in commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. At PowerTools, we see education as a powerful tool in the fight for #BlackLiberation and it's our mission to wield this tool as a vehicle for anti-racism✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾

Had a blast organizing @MecaNyc's staff retreat last week- a well deserved reprieve for hardworking educators! #teachers #teambuilding

Nina and Marshall on their way to host a retreat and in the photo booth! Who said work couldn't be fun!?

@SusanMGreenEdD PowerTools couldn't agree more!

“All decisions should be determined by the needs of children, not the convenience of adults.” SMG

Due to the individualistic nature of our society, we can easily forget the vast network of people who support us in becoming who we are. In this video, Kymsha talks about the crucial role of #community in helping her become the amazing person she is today! #SEL #DEI #PowerTools

Our operations lead dropping off another Little Essentials order! It brings us great joy to work with this organization and provide essential child care products to families in NYC. #community #SEL #Equity #Inclusion

In this video, Kymsha talks about standing strong, being resolute and being authentic to yourself as key components in #MakingBlackHistory Stay tuned over the next few weeks because we'll be posting more gems like this one! #SEL #DEI #blackhistory #community #PowerTools

PT Career Readiness Director Kymsha talks about the importance of working within your community to create ripple effects in your community and celebrating wins of every size. #SEL #BlackHistory #DEI #Community

In this video, former NBA player Carey and CCC member talks about what making Black history means to him. Here is the link to the article mentioned in the video. As always, we are grateful to share these profound perspectives with our virtual community! buff.ly/3vXdQfD

We are proud to be partners with Little Essentials. They offer at-risk families living in poverty urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well-being, and safety of their children five years of age and younger. buff.ly/3W434ih

In this video, Ms.K explains how understanding her history is important when it comes to making black history. She tracks her own drive to become an educator back to members of her family who were unable to receive an education. #education #DEI # SEL #blackhistory

In this video, we explore what making black history means to us. So grateful for the unique perspectives shared. Each voice reminds us we're active participants in shaping and celebrating #blackhistory. #SEL #DEI #community

Welcome to Part 2 of our Everyday Black History series! In this video, we're excited to introduce you to incredible individuals from our community. We're grateful to everyone who chatted with us – your perspectives make this series special! #blackhistory #community #SEL #DEI

PowerTools is excited to kick off our "Everyday Black History Making" video series. We will be highlighting people in our #community discussing what making #BlackHistory means to them. We hope you find watching this project insightful! #equity #DEI #SEL @BlocPower @NYCSchools

@tombennett71 Agree with your points AND this won’t be effective without a strong and positive school culture/climate where students (and staff/leaders) feel welcome and valued.

The behaviour problem isn't new, although lockdowns have inevitably made it worse, as children and families' habits of attendance and conduct were eroded over time. The remedy is always the same: taught habits, strong, consistent social norms, and clear consequences for deliberate misbehaviour. Headteachers tell of worsening behaviour of pupils – and parents theguardian.com/education/2023…

Everyone who visits the occupied territories comes away changed. This from TNC is must watch.

World Music Day in Action: @NorthBronxPower, students select a song (in advance) to be played during the start of Advisory. This builds engagement, helps students connect, and learn new music. #worldmusicday #empowerment #youthvoice #community #schools #Advisory @nycschools

Happy World Music Day: @PowerTools collaborated with @BtechSchool to create a playlist of staff-selected songs that help them relax. #worldmusicday #teachers #wellness #EdChat #EduTwitter #NYCSchools #K12 #Teaching @CUNY K16

@CMKevinCRiley What a wonderful surprise!

(1/3) During this #SchoolVisitswithRiley, I stopped by M.S. 113 Richard R. Green School surprising Leaders of Tomorrow + North Bronx Empowerment with a check for $750,000 to fund the necessary facility upgrades for a new and safe outdoor rec space for all students to enjoy.