New York City Council
Committee on Education
Dec 04, 2024
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01:00 PM
3 hr 31 min
Summary
A hearing on comprehensive sex education in NYC public schools, examining implementation challenges and discussing related resolutions and bills.
Key issues included:
- Inconsistent delivery across schools
- Lack of specific data on sexual health education
- The need for more transparency and accountability
Discussions also covered a bill requiring reporting on school journalism programs.
Features testimony from the Department of Education (DOE), advocacy groups, students, and the public.
Meeting chapters
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Introduction to the oversight hearing on comprehensive sex education
Council Member Rita Joseph opens the oversight hearing on providing comprehensive sex education as part of health education. She introduces herself as the chair of the education committee and acknowledges …
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Current state of sex education requirements in New York
Council Member Joseph outlines the current state and city requirements for health and sex education in New York schools. She highlights the gaps in comprehensive sexual health education and challenges …
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69 sec
Sexual Health Education Task Force and its recommendations
Council Member Joseph discusses the Sexual Health Education Task Force created in 2017 and its recommendations for improving sex education in New York City. She also mentions the lack of …
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73 sec
Benefits of comprehensive sexual health education
Council Member Joseph highlights the importance and benefits of comprehensive sexual health education for students. She emphasizes how it empowers young people to make informed decisions about their health and …
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Overview of legislation to be discussed in the hearing
Council Member Joseph outlines the specific pieces of legislation that will be discussed during the hearing. These include bills and resolutions related to sex education, journalism courses, lifeguard certification, and …
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Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces hearing on comprehensive sexual health education
Council Member Farah N. Louis, chair of the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, introduces a joint hearing on comprehensive sexual health education in NYC schools. She emphasizes the importance …
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Council Member Shahana Hanif advocates for comprehensive sexuality education
Council Member Shahana Hanif presents her support for Resolution 94, which calls for comprehensive sexuality education for K-12 students in New York State. She emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate sexual …
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Council Member Riley advocates for Resolution 251 on lifeguard certification
Council Member Kevin C. Riley speaks in support of Resolution 251, which proposes allowing lifeguard certification to substitute for physical education credit for high school seniors aged 17 and older …
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Introduction and overview of NYC Public Schools' sexual health education approach
Despina Zaharakis, Senior Executive Director of the Office of School Wellness Programs at NYC Public Schools, introduces herself and colleague Sarah Cacuzzo to provide an update on sexual health education …
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Health education requirements in NYC schools
The testimony outlines the health education requirements for NYC schools, which exceed state mandates. These requirements ensure students receive comprehensive health education throughout their school years. - Elementary grades: Health …
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HIV education requirements and curriculum update in NYC schools
NYC Public Schools have implemented rigorous HIV education requirements and recently updated their HIV curriculum. The new curriculum, 'Growing Up and Staying Safe', was launched in fall 2023 after an …
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Curriculum development process and stakeholder engagement in NYC schools
NYC Public Schools employs a comprehensive process for developing and reviewing health education curricula, involving various stakeholders and experts. The recent success of the HIV curriculum launch demonstrates the effectiveness …
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Current sex education curricula in NYC Public Schools
NYC Public Schools uses specific curricula for sex education across different grade levels. HealthSmart is used for elementary and middle school, with additional programs for middle and high school to …
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Skills and topics covered in NYC Public Schools' health curricula
NYC Public Schools' health curricula focus on developing various life skills and applying them to specific health topics. Students learn communication, relationship skills, boundary setting, negotiation, stress management, advocacy, goal …
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Opt-out policy and teacher training for sexual health education
NYC Public Schools acknowledges the diversity of family perspectives and provides an opt-out option for certain prevention lessons. The Office of School Wellness Programs offers extensive training and support for …
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33 sec
Professional learning opportunities for sexual health education
NYC Public Schools offers extensive professional learning opportunities for staff to enhance their ability to provide sexual health education. These offerings have been expanded and updated to meet teachers' needs. …
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30 sec
Health education instruction reporting and key findings
NYC Public Schools began public reporting of health education instruction in 2016. The most recent report for the 2023-24 school year revealed several key findings about health education implementation. - …
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78 sec
Licensed health educators and teaching assignments in NYC schools
NYC Public Schools employs licensed health educators, but many teachers certified in health education are teaching under different licenses due to school needs. This affects the accurate count of health …
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Efforts to raise awareness and improve health education implementation
NYC Public Schools is actively working to improve health education implementation and raise awareness about its importance. Various initiatives have been launched to support this goal. - Renewed commitment to …
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Introduction to health education video presentation
Despina Zaharakis, Senior Executive Director of the Office of School Wellness Programs, introduces a video demonstrating quality health education in action.
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Students discuss challenges in video presentation
In the video, students share various challenges they face in their daily lives, highlighting the need for comprehensive health education. - Students discuss issues such as bullying, peer pressure, and …
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Health education requirements in NYC schools explained
The narrator explains the importance of health education in New York City public schools and outlines the requirements for different grade levels. - Health education is described as essential for …
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Educators discuss benefits of health education
Educators, including principals and teachers, share their perspectives on the importance and benefits of health education in schools. - Emphasis on meeting students' social, emotional, academic, and physical needs - …
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Students share learnings from health class
Students in the video share various lessons and skills they've acquired through their health education classes. - Students mention learning about goal-setting, stress management techniques, and nutrition - Emphasis on …
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52 sec
Barriers to providing required health education
Despina Zaharakis outlines several challenges in providing students with required health education in NYC schools. - Lack of understanding about components and importance of quality health education among educators and …
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127 sec
Efforts to improve health education implementation
Despina Zaharakis outlines various efforts being made to improve the implementation of health education in NYC schools. - Regular sharing of data on health education and HIV lesson requirements with …
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26 sec
Sexual health education task force recommendations and progress
Despina Zaharakis discusses the sexual health education task force, its recommendations, and the progress made in implementing them. - Task force created by Local Law 90 in 2017 to review …
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3 min
Accountability and reporting on health education
Despina Zaharakis outlines the measures taken to strengthen accountability and reporting on health education in NYC schools. - Annual public reporting on compliance through the city council mandated Local Law …
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57 sec
Intro 1057 on reporting journalism programs in schools
Despina Zaharakis addresses Intro 1057, which requires reporting on journalism programs in NYC public schools. - Recognition of the importance of developing pathways for student expression through school newspapers - …
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Implementation of comprehensive sexual health education across grade levels
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the steps taken to implement comprehensive sexual health education across all grades in NYC public schools. Despina Zaharakis explains that: - Grades 2, 4, …
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Parental opt-out options for HIV and sex education lessons
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about parental opt-out options for HIV and sex education lessons. Key points from the DOE representatives' responses: - Parents can't opt out of the entire …
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Curriculum development and standardization for sexual health education
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the process of developing and standardizing the sexual health education curriculum. Key points from the DOE representatives' responses: - A K-12 health education scope …
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Compliance with mandated hours for health education
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about compliance with the 54-hour mandate for health education. Despina Zaharakis provides the following information: - 99.7% of high school students are meeting the mandate …
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Engagement with parent advocates and school leadership teams
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the DOE's engagement with parent advocates and school leadership teams. Key points from the DOE representatives' responses: - The DOE provides parent materials and …
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Language access for non-English speaking parents
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about language access for parents who don't speak English as their first language. The DOE representatives confirm: - All written materials are translated into 10 …
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LGBTQ+ inclusivity in sexual health education
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about measures to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusivity in sexual health education. Key points from the DOE representatives' responses: - The scope and sequence explicitly outlines age-appropriate …
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Teacher training and professional development for sexual health education
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about teacher training and professional development for sexual health education. Key points from the DOE representatives' responses: - 204 training opportunities were offered last year, …
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4 min
Addressing intimate partner violence in sexual health education
Council Member Farah N. Louis inquires about the integration of intimate partner violence (IPV) education into the sexual health curriculum. The DOE representative confirms that violence-related topics are included at …
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Human trafficking education in K-12 curriculum
Council Member Farah N. Louis inquires about the current state of human trafficking education for K-12 students, particularly focusing on the gap in high school curriculum. The DOE representatives explain …
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Implementation of 2018 sexual health education task force recommendations
Council Member Farah N. Louis inquires about the progress in implementing recommendations from the 2018 sexual health education task force report. The DOE representatives provide an overview of their efforts …
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Challenges in scaling up teacher certification for health education
Council Member Farah N. Louis expresses concern about the low number of teachers receiving advanced certification in health education. The DOE representatives explain their efforts and challenges in scaling up …
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HIV/AIDS education implementation and opt-out data collection
Council Member Farah N. Louis inquires about the percentage of students receiving HIV/AIDS education and the opt-out rates. The DOE representatives provide information on current practices and data collection methods. …
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Addressing low participation in professional development for sexual health education
Council Member Farah N. Louis raises concerns about the low percentage of instructors attending professional development training for sexual health education. The DOE representatives explain the current situation and their …
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3 min
Inquiry about shortage of health education teachers in middle schools
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the shortage of health education teachers in middle schools. Despina Zaharakis from NYC Public Schools acknowledges she doesn't have specific data on shortage areas …
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Explanation of incidental teaching provisions for health education
Despina Zaharakis explains the incidental teaching provisions for health education in NYC public schools. She clarifies the requirements for different grade levels and discusses challenges in implementing health education. - …
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Clarification on data regarding licensed vs. certified health education teachers
Council Member Rita Joseph seeks clarification on the number of licensed vs. certified health education teachers in NYC public schools. Despina Zaharakis explains the differences between state and city terminology …
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Inquiry about criteria for evaluating teacher competency in health education
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the criteria or process used by the Department of Education to evaluate teachers' competency to teach health education under incidental teaching provisions. Despina Zaharakis …
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Discussion on assessment of health and sex education programs
Council Member Eric Dinowitz engages in a discussion with Despina Zaharakis about the assessment of health and sex education programs in NYC public schools. Dinowitz expresses concern about the lack …
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4 min
Inquiry about additional resources for areas with higher teen pregnancy and HIV rates
Council Member Eric Dinowitz inquires about the allocation of additional resources to geographic areas with higher incidences of teen pregnancy and HIV transmission. - The Department of Health collaborates with …
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Integration of health skills into academic subjects
Council Member Eric Dinowitz inquires about the extent to which health skills are integrated into academic subjects and how the DOE is investing in this approach. The discussion reveals challenges …
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Update on teacher certification requirements in New York state
Despina Zaharakis provides a brief update on teacher certification requirements in New York state. - New York state requires 100 hours of professional development every 5 years for teachers - …
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Distribution of licensed sex education teachers across NYC schools
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about the distribution of 135 licensed sex education teachers across NYC schools. The Department of Education initially lacks specific data but later provides a breakdown …
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Parent engagement in shaping and understanding the sex education curriculum
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about steps taken to involve parents and guardians in shaping and understanding the sex education curriculum. DOE representatives explain their approach to parent engagement. - …
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Channels for parental review and feedback on sex education materials
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about the channels available for parents to review and provide feedback on sex education materials used in classrooms. DOE representatives explain the current processes. - …
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Languages used for sex education materials in NYC schools
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about the top 10 languages used for sex education materials in NYC schools. The DOE representative provides a partial answer. - Materials are provided in …
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Monitoring and evaluation of sexual health education programs in NYC schools
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about how NYC Public Schools monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sexual health education programs. The discussion covers metrics used to evaluate the impact on …
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Disparities in access to sexual health education across NYC schools
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about disparities in access to quality sexual health education across schools, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. The NYC Public Schools officials reveal limitations in their data …
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Factors contributing to 0% compliance in HIV/AIDS education
Council Member Rita Joseph questions why many schools reported 0% compliance with required HIV/AIDS education lessons. NYC Public Schools officials explain various factors contributing to this issue. - Administrative barriers …
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Accountability measures and the role of the Office of School Wellness Programs
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about accountability measures for districts with low compliance in health education. The discussion reveals the limited role of the Office of School Wellness Programs in …
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Sharing best practices and reporting timeline for HIV/AIDS education
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the sharing of best practices for implementing health education and the timeline for reporting HIV/AIDS education compliance in elementary schools. - The Office of …
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Statistics on sex education in NYC public schools
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif inquires about the number of students receiving sex education in NYC public schools. DOE representatives explain that sex education is part of the broader health …
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Assessment of sex education curriculum effectiveness in NYC schools
Council Member Hanif inquires about schools exceeding minimum sex education requirements and how the curriculum's effectiveness is assessed. DOE representatives discuss a recent research project that evaluated the connection between …
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Teacher training and resources for sex education in NYC schools
Council Member Hanif inquires about the training and resources provided to teachers for effectively teaching the sex education curriculum. DOE representatives highlight their extensive training programs. - The DOE offers …
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Identified gaps in the current sex education curriculum
Council Member Hanif inquires about gaps identified in the current sex education curriculum and efforts to address them. DOE representatives highlight several areas where improvements are being made or needed. …
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Language accessibility of sex education materials in NYC schools
Council Member Hanif inquires about the translation of sex education materials and inclusion of students with limited English proficiency. DOE representatives explain their efforts to make materials accessible in multiple …
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Recent updates to the sex education curriculum in NYC schools
Council Member Hanif asks about the most recent updates to the sex education curriculum. DOE representatives provide information on recent curriculum revisions and clarify a point about student participation. - …
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Inclusive sexual health education for students with special needs
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about how the Department of Education supports students with special needs in sexual health education. DOE officials explain that their materials and curriculum are designed …
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Stakeholder engagement in sexual health curriculum development
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the involvement of parents, educators, and students in developing and implementing the sexual health curriculum. DOE officials explain their process for engaging stakeholders in …
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64 sec
Barriers to implementing required health instruction for 8th graders
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about the specific barriers that have led to only 58% of 8th graders receiving the required 54 hours of health instruction. A DOE official explains …
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Various aspects of health education implementation
Council Member Rita Joseph asks a series of questions about different aspects of health education implementation, including remote learning, substance abuse education, suicide prevention, and resource availability. DOE officials provide …
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Plans to address gaps in health education compliance
Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about New York City Public Schools' plans to address gaps in compliance and increase the percentage of students receiving required health instruction. A DOE official …
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3 min
Concerns about accountability and data-driven policy in health education
Council Member Rita Joseph expresses concerns about the lack of full compliance with the 2017 law mandating health education and emphasizes the need for accountability and data-driven policy. She stresses …
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Testimony by Kimberly Blair, Senior Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at Girls For Gender Equity (GGE)
Kimberly Blair from Girls For Gender Equity (GGE) testified in support of Resolution 94-2024, which calls for the passage of Assembly Bill 4604 to mandate comprehensive sex education for K-12 …
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3 min
Testimony by Yulin Zhao, Young Woman's Advisory Council Participant at Girls For Gender Equity
Yulin Zhao, a participant in the Young Woman's Advisory Council at Girls For Gender Equity, shares her personal experience with inadequate sex education to advocate for Resolution 94 of 2024. …
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Testimony by Jasmina Salmova, Alumna of Girls For Gender Equity
Jasmina Salmova, a recent high school graduate and alumna of Girls For Gender Equity, testifies in support of Resolution 94-2024 to implement comprehensive sexual education in NYC schools. She shares …
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Testimony by Amalia Sanchez, Youth Fellow at Girls For Gender Equity, on Comprehensive Sex Education
Amalia Sanchez, a youth fellow with Girls For Gender Equity, testified in support of Resolution 94-2024, which calls for comprehensive sexuality education in New York schools. She shared her personal …
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Testimony by Quadira Coles, Director of Gender Policy at Girls for Gender Equity, on behalf of Naila Petitfreer
Quadira Coles, representing Girls for Gender Equity, read testimony on behalf of Naila Petitfreer in support of Resolution 94, which calls for comprehensive sexuality education in schools. The testimony emphasized …
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Testimony by CJ Sanchez, Leader of New York City Youth Journalism Coalition and Former Teacher, on Student Journalism in NYC Schools
CJ Sanchez, representing the New York City Youth Journalism Coalition, testified about the state of student journalism in NYC public schools and the need for Introduction 1057. They highlighted the …
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Testimony by Sarahi Jarame, Student at Young Women's Leadership Academy of the Bronx, on Journalism Education
Sarahi Jarame, a junior at Young Women's Leadership Academy of the Bronx, testified about the importance of journalism education in schools. She shared her positive experiences from her journalism elective …
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Testimony by Natalie Vitterman, Junior at Hunter College High School, on Student Journalism
Natalie Vitterman, a junior at Hunter College High School, testifies about the importance of student journalism programs and supports Introduction 1057. She shares her positive experiences with her school's extensive …
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Testimony by Katelynn Seetaram, Student Journalist from Pace High School
Katelynn Seetaram, a senior at Pace High School, testifies about the importance of student journalism and its impact on school communities. She shares her personal experience as editor-in-chief of her …
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Testimony by Isabella Mason, Student at Midwood High School, on Journalism Programs in NYC Public Schools
Isabella Mason, a senior at Midwood High School, testifies about the importance of journalism programs in NYC public schools and the disparities in resources between charter and public schools. She …
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Testimony by Liza Greenberg, Student Journalist from Bronx Science High School, on Student Journalism and Introduction 1057
Liza Greenberg, a senior at Bronx Science High School, testified about the importance of student journalism and advocated for Introduction 1057. She emphasized the bill's requirement for the DOE to …
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Council member Rita Joseph expresses support for student journalists
Council member Rita Joseph expresses pride and support for the student journalists present. She emphasizes the importance of giving students a voice to share their stories and perspectives. - Joseph …
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Impact of school journalism programs on students' educational experience
Council member Rita Joseph asks students about the impact of their school journalism programs on their educational experience and personal growth. Two students share their perspectives on how journalism has …
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123 sec
Notable stories covered by student journalists
Council member Rita Joseph asks the students about specific stories they've covered that stood out to them. One student shares her experience writing about the impact of phone pouches in …
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Testimony by Dr. Aurelie Athan, Clinical Psychologist and Faculty Member at Teachers College, Columbia University, on Comprehensive Sex Education
Dr. Aurelie Athan, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, provided testimony on the importance of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in NYC schools. She …
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Testimony by Olivia Blake, Member of the Board of Transformative Schools, on Comprehensive Sex Education
Olivia Blake, a trans mother and board member of Transformative Schools, testified in support of Resolution 94, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive sex education in destigmatizing queer and trans identities …
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Testimony by Mimi Shelton, Former Teacher and Future Lawyer, on Comprehensive Sex Education
Mimi Shelton, a black transgender woman and former teacher, testified in support of Resolution 94, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive sex education that includes gender and sexual identity. She highlighted …
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Testimony by Wellington Balbuena, Student
Wellington Balbuena, a student, testifies in support of comprehensive sex education in New York City schools. He emphasizes the importance of sex ed in preventing diseases, unwanted pregnancies, and promoting …
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3 min
Testimony by Nasira Fair, Facilitator and Organizer with the Liberation Program at the Brotherhood Sister Soul
Nasira Fair, representing Brotherhood Sister Soul, testified in support of Resolution 94, advocating for comprehensive sexuality education in schools. She emphasized the importance of empowering young people with knowledge and …
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Testimony by Griffin, 4th Year Member of the Liberation Program at Brotherhood Sister Sol and Senior at Repertory Company High School for Performing Arts, on Comprehensive Sex Education
Griffin, a high school senior and member of Brotherhood Sister Sol, testifies in support of Resolution 94, urging comprehensive sex education for all students in New York City. Griffin emphasizes …
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Council member thanks previous speaker and acknowledges importance of youth advocacy
Council Member Rita Joseph expresses gratitude to the previous speaker for their courageous testimony and acknowledges the importance of youth advocacy. She also praises the Brotherhood Sister Soul organization for …
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Testimony by Elise Benusa, Government Relations and Policy Manager at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Elise Benusa from Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) testified in support of comprehensive sexual health education in NYC schools. She emphasized PPGNY's experience as a healthcare provider and …
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Testimony by Sam Skaller, Senior Campus Coordinator at New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault, on Comprehensive Sex Education
Sam Skaller, representing the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault, testified in support of Resolution 94, emphasizing the critical importance of comprehensive sex education as a form of sexual …
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175 sec
Testimony by Eric Ramirez Naranjo, LGBTQ+ Fellow in Public Policy at Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
Eric Ramirez Naranjo, representing GMHC, strongly supports Resolution 94-A, which urges New York State to pass comprehensive sexuality education legislation. He emphasizes the importance of this bill in enhancing sexual …
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150 sec
Testimony by Molly Senack, Representative of Center for Independence of the Disabled New York, on Comprehensive Sex Education for People with Disabilities
Molly Senack testifies on behalf of the Center for Independence of the Disabled New York, highlighting the disproportionate rates of sexual violence against people with disabilities and emphasizing the crucial …
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4 min
Testimony by Elizabeth Zimmerman, Community Organizer from National Council of Jewish Women New York
Elizabeth Zimmerman from the National Council of Jewish Women New York advocates for comprehensive sex education in New York state schools. She supports Resolution 94, which calls for passing Assembly …
3:20:23
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3 min
Testimony by Mari Moss, Representative of We Love Harlem Initiative, on Sex Education Curriculum
Mari Moss, representing We Love Harlem Initiative and mothers of children in the school system, testified on the importance of parental involvement in sex education curriculum. She conditionally supported Resolution …
3:24:09
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3 min
Testimony by Aaliyah Ansari, Teen Health Strategist at New York Civil Liberties Union
Aaliyah Ansari, representing the New York Civil Liberties Union, spoke in strong support of Resolution 94-2024, advocating for comprehensive sexuality education in New York schools. She emphasized the importance of …
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