NYC Beacons

An Infrastructure for Equity, Learning, and Community Engagement

Beacon youth and staff from across New York City came together on November 21, 2013 to envision new possibilities under Mayor-elect de Blasio, and discuss how the Beacon Community School model helps youth, families, and communities to thrive.

 

Hosted by the Youth Development Institute

 

PARTICIPANTS

Over 80 Youth and Staff from Beacons Across New York City

IDEAS FOR THE MAYOR-ELECT

Event Highlights:

"Beacon helps our families when they have to work. Also when they are struggling and when there are hurricanes."

 

- 8 year old Young Person from Good Shepherd Beacon, Red Hook, Brooklyn

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PHOTOS