PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Dr. Meisha Porter, Visiting Senior Fellow at Center for Educational Innovation (CEI)
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Dr. Meisha Porter, former chancellor of the NYC Department of Education and current Visiting Senior Fellow at CEI, testified in support of three bills, particularly focusing on Intro 700. She emphasized the importance of providing high-quality college counseling resources to all high school students.
- Dr. Porter highlighted CEI's role as a key partner in launching and sustaining Summer Rising in NYC
- She stressed the need for equitable access to college admissions information and support for students
- The testimony underscored the challenges faced by school counselors with overwhelming caseloads
Dr. Meisha Porter
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Thank you, Michael, for that warm introduction, and thank you to Chad Joseph and Chad Stevens for the opportunity to testify.
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As the former chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, I witnessed firsthand the impact of CEO as a key partner in launching and sustaining summarizing plus New York City as we were reopening schools.
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CEI's partner had a clear recognition of this critical program as we brought students back to in person learning.
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And it was a privilege to visit the opening of summarizing the new chair, Joseph.
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Since that time, New York City Public Schools has continued to provide summarizing programming in partnership with d BYCV and our many nonprofit partners to ensure students have a full enrich summer experience across the city.
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However, as as chair Steven stated earlier, the initial vision was to build joint collaborative programming that blended academics with enrichment programming for a full and rewarding summer experience.
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In that spirit, I'm here today to show our CEIs collective support for the 3 bills on this late today.
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1st, intro, o 700.
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This bill is critical to ensure every high school student has access to high quality college counseling resources.
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As a former principal, I deeply recognize the transition to higher education is a pivotal moment in a young person's life.
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An equitable access to information and support can significantly impact their future opportunities.
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Currently, many students and their families lack the resources and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of the college admissions process.
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While school counselors are dedicated professionals, they often face overwhelming caseloads that limit their ability to provide individualized report.
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As a result, countless students miss out on essential information and encouragement during this critical career.
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This bill recognizes the heavy load obstacle councils carry and helps ensure that all students regardless of their background or circumstances received the guidance they need to 16.
Dontai Nottingham
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Thank you.
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Your time has expired.
Dr. Meisha Porter
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Thank you.
