The Urban Assembly, Inc.

We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of our podcast: Innovations in Education with David Adams. Urban Assembly CEO and Social-Emotional Learning expert David Adams speaks with guests who have solved problems and made things work in public education. The first 3 episodes are out now, featuring incredible guests such as former Chancellor of NYC Schools Dr. Meisha Porter, and best-selling author and Chief Academic Officer at EL Education, Ron Berger. Find us on... Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e-P9jPd5 Apple: https://lnkd.in/exaDMvdt Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eUxaaVTW #education #learning #podcast #publiceducation #schools #CEO

This evening, UA CEO David Adams will be presented with Gentlemen's Factory Change Agent Award. 🎖 The award recognizes David's "extraordinary contributions to the field of education, where [he is] shaping the futures of countless young people, and to acknowledge the mentorship [he] provides to students across the city." Please join us in congratulating David! 👏👏🙏

While the UA network spans across NYC (and the country), some of our schools are much closer than one would think. Last week’s tour was a special treat. Senator Cordell Cleare received a 2-for-1 tour of UA Academy for Future Leaders 🏅and UA School for the Performing Arts 🎭, both located in the same Harlem schoolhouse. A middle and high school respectively, these UA schools are unscreened, meaning any aspiring artist or leader can attend without prior training. Together, we dropped in on choir and acting courses while discussing ways to expand each school's reach. Thank you to Senator Cleare and our talented students! #performingarts #leadership #education #sel #cte

🎉 Big announcement! NewSchools Venture-Fund has chosen the Urban Assembly as one of 54 grantees out of 1,100 applicants for their 2024 #TeachingReimagined portfolio, supporting our AI innovation Project CAFE! Learn more about Project CAFE: https://lnkd.in/e2CAmqd4 #EducationInnovation

September 15th - October 15th marks the celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. This year, the UA continues our tradition of highlighting the legacies of Latinx trailblazers. Stay tuned for upcoming projects from our wonderful community of UA students. #latinxheritagemonth #hispanicheritagemonth #education #educación

Another legislator tour? Well, the UA network runs deep, and our programs deeper. This week, Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest visited the UA Unison School (UNI) to learn about their hydroponics program! 🌱💧 From Lego robotics, to woodshop, 3D printing, and coding, UNI offers cutting edge career & technology exploration programs. Thank you to Assemblymember Forrest and our tech-savvy students!

Vitals check!👩⚕️👨🔬 Shoutout to the UA School for Collaborative Healthcare (UASCH) for putting on a clinic (literally) for NYC Senator Julie Salazar. Senator Salazar visited the UASCH to meet with students and discuss future funding opportunities ahead of NYC budget. As a career-themed high school, UASCH requires industry specific tools to enhance their classroom experience. As a demonstration of their career preparedness, select UA seniors had the opportunity to check the blood pressure and other vitals for Senator Salazar and UA CEO David Adams. Thank you for the clinic!

This week, UA sent three sponsored attendees to Durham, NC for the 2024 BlackSEL Summit. This is a two-day event that brings together educators and SEL practitioners from around the country to share best practices, innovative approaches for classrooms, and culturally responsive resources to sustain SEL as a tool in Black communities. The event features a long list of speakers, including a keynote address from Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela, a renowned entrepreneur and humanitarian (also, Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter). More highlights from the week to come! BlackSEL - Powered by DOM Education Fund

The UA is proud to announce the election of CEO David Adams to the prestigious EL Education Board! EL Education is a national nonprofit partnering with K-12 educators to transform diverse public schools into hubs of opportunity for all students to achieve excellent equitable outcomes. As a member of their board, David will help steer this group of outstanding education changemakers through their challenges, opportunities, and innovations. Join us in saying a proud CONGRATULATIONS to our CEO David Adams!! 

Thank you Chancellor Banks!