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DOE officials address concerns and highlight collaboration with CBO partners

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      DOE officials respond to concerns raised by council members and emphasize the collaboration between the Department of Education and Community-Based Organization (CBO) partners in the Summer Rising program.

      • Officials highlight the strengthened partnership with DYCD over the past few years
      • CBO counselors are present in classrooms alongside teachers and other support staff
      • The collaboration allows for the integration of engaging activities like STEM, healthy cooking, chess, and mural painting
      • Council members express concerns about the workload disparity between DOE teachers and CBO staff
      • Questions are raised about whether the current model makes the best use of resources and provides adequate support for struggling students