FAQs
Please read our FAQs, You may find answers to some of your questions. This allows CCEP staff to focus on building community voice in education.
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- What is the Community Conversations in Education Project?
New York City Mission Society’s Community Conversations in Education Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will bring together opinion leaders from 20 communities throughout NYC to learn about and discuss the impact of the public education reforms of the past six years. Through a series of formal and informal conversations, New York’s most important leaders will address the challenges facing our public school system…and explore opportunities for effective change. For more information click here.
- Who can participate in a Community Conversation?
The Community Conversation audience is grassroots community leaders including faith-based leaders, business owners, tenant leaders, corporate leaders living and working in target communities, non-profit professionals, etc.
- How can I participate in a Community Conversation
If you would like to participate in a Community Conversation where you live and/or work, please contact Karen Reed at kreed@nycmissionsociety.org .
- What Communities are you in?
Click here for a list of Communities
- When will the next Community Conversation be held?
Click the calendar for upcoming Conversations.
- How can I obtain a transcript of a Conversation?
Key points of all Community Conversations can be accessed at the Find a Community Conversation page on this site.
Full or partial transcripts may be given under certain conditions. For more information contact Karen Reed at kreed@nycmissionsociety.org.
- What is New York City Mission Society?
Founded in 1812, New York City Mission Society is the oldest continuously operating social service organization in New York City. For almost 200 years, Mission Society has helped generations overcome the tests of poverty through education, support and advocacy. Our activities continuously evolve in response to emerging needs. Our approach is considered by many in the field to be a standard of excellence, helping kids to exceed expectations and reach their full potential. We achieve this through one-on-one assistance combined with the involvement of positive role models, group peer, family and community supports, enabling children and families to learn, achieve and succeed. …for more information click here
