My Brother's Keeper Program

Focus area one – “Getting a healthy start and entering school ready to learn,” we will create a curriculum for students in our Pre-K and K program to get them energetic and eager to learn when they enter school.

Focus area two – “Reading at grade level by third grade,” we will work with our Comprehensive Support and Improvement (TSI) school students to become fluent readers by continuing our MBK Mentorship Program.

Focus area 3 – “Ensuring equitable access to high-quality schools and programs,” by effectively having students build a foundation with the understanding of how to manage money and personal finances. It will be a lifelong journey of learning various financial skills and concepts.

The Family and Community Engagement Program (FCEP) aims to increase the academic achievement and college and career readiness of boys and young men of color by developing and sustaining effective relationships with families to achieve student success.

New York State’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative encourages school districts, colleges and universities, and community groups to join forces to improve life outcomes for boys and young men of color. To this end, grant opportunities are available in specific areas to develop programs and strategies to help boys and young men of color and all students realize their full potential.

Prospect School Meet the Teacher Night and MBK Program Informational Night.

Getting a healthy start and entering school ready to learn: All children should have a healthy start and enter school ready-cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. We will focus on Early Childhood Programs at the Pre-K and K level. Students, along with their families will be provided with the early literacy tools needed to become fluent readers by the time they reach third grade through our MBK Mentoring Program. We will provide books and materials to parents to reinforce what their children are learning. Students will be exposed to a variety of reading, writing, and problem-solving activities to bolster their ability to tackle a more rigorous curriculum. It will also be important to address the high number of English Language Learners and students with special needs by increasing their exposure to vocabulary, early reading, writing, and social skills during the year before kindergarten entry and throughout kindergarten.

Welcome to MBK at JAM School with a program information session.

Reading at graded level by third grade: MBK Mentoring is to ensure we have all children become fluent readers by age 8 – the age which reading to learn becomes essential. Research states how imperative it is to focus on reading proficiency by the third grade as a critical step toward increasing the number of children who succeed academically and do well in their lives and careers. The research-based district-wide approach to teaching reading will be inclusive to more than three assessments administered by the school/district throughout the year and will show a student’s reading performance/grade level and will provide outcome reports to the teacher, parent, and the student.

Ensuring equitable access to high-quality schools and programs: Students will receive a financial literacy education and will develop, and practice personal financial management skills intended to help them achieve and maintain a lifetime of financial well-being. Students in grades Pre-K-12th grade will examine ways to apply personal organizational and decision-making skills to financial and consumer choices, as they develop and apply these practices in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Current issues related to consumer rights, the uses of technology in money management, and the impact of national and global economics on personal financial plans will be introduced and examined as they apply to students and families in the MBK communities.

Our High School students will have a series of workshops on learning the main functions of a bank, the types of accounts they offer, using a checking account, setting financial goals, borrowing basics, and cyber safety. In partnership with our local Chase Community Bank Manager, and Community and Business Development MBK will receive financial literacy education throughout our school district. Our focus will be emphasized on the cumulative result of learning that students acquire by the time they transition from the primary, middle level, and high school grades.

HHS Scholar Athletes had an Incredible football season.

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) provides services to meet the academic, social, emotional, and career needs of struggling students by providing meaningful and enjoyable programming.

This programming engages students more fully in their education so they can graduate from high school with post-secondary plans.

Chase helps our student navigate education finances with tips for saving and paying for college as well as planning for the future. Discover strategies that help pay for college.

Paying close attention to tuition costs and extra expenses can help ensure you and your student are not surprised at graduation by the total cost.

Welcome to The World of The Snotty Nosed Kids! The story of Carly Benji And Owen is now available in Hardback. Follow them on their journey with these beautifully laminated hardback copies of a children's series that both educates as well as entertains!

Now is your chance to follow the adorable Carly Benji and Owen as they embark on a voyage full of adventure and make believe as they journey from AnyHood USA to The Hidden Isle of Sepalo!

Program: Morrison Mentors’ Online S.T.E.A.M. Classes

Morrison Mentors implemented a hands-on approach to learning through S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math) enrichment afterschool program for My Brother’s Keeper (MBK). These engaging classes will focus on establishing and honing students’ technical skills to promote independent learning for out of the box 21st Century thinking!

Cultivating Lives is a nonprofit organization aiming to educate, mentor and empower individuals and families living with trauma in compromised and under-served communities. Our programs focus on financial literacy, education, career building, character development, life skills, reentry after incarceration, domestic violence, health, and wellness. Through healing the wounds and direct resources, we can help many turn their trauma into triumph and cultivate the life they deserve.

THE BENEFITS OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

• Build healthy communities.
• Increase positive social experiences.
• Decrease crime.
• Address antisocial behaviors.
• Repair harm
• Restore relationships.
• Foster constructive school climates.
• Help students learn from their mistakes.

The Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) at the SUNY Old Westbury School of Education is a program that seeks educate a diverse teaching force to empower 21st century students.

The only program of its kind on Long Island, the TOC program is the result of a New York State Education Department Teacher Opportunity Corps II grant, which was made possible by the federal My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Hear what participants say about how the TOC program makes a difference for them

Created by Experts, Backed by Research

Renowned authors and leaders in literacy education, Pam Allyn and Dr. Ernest Morrell, created PALS Town™ by combining the power of stories with the Science of Reading.

Allyn & Morrell 4 Keys™️

Allyn & Morrell’s deep engagement with the confluence of research and best practices in the field have led them to create this groundbreaking framework for the teaching of writing, the 4 Keys.

Students are immersed in story-rich decodables as model texts for writing.
Lessons scaffold the Science of Reading to build writing skills.
Students publish their own books, built on new writing skills and the power of story.

The Ridgewood Savings Bank isn’t just a place to deposit money or cash checks. The long-time neighborhood banking company continues to serve residents in the greater metropolitan area by providing valuable tools and seminars to help expand their financial literacy.

With the start of the school year for College and lower-grade students fast approaching, The Ridgewood Savings Bank prepares to host a series of free seminars and workshops this summer in neighborhood branches and schools.

This fall, Adelphi experienced a significant jump in U.S. News 2023-24 rankings. Named a Best College in National Universities, our ranking moved up 19 spots. As a Best Value School, we rose 35 spots. Adelphi surged an unprecedented 85 spots as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. Our strategic plan, Momentum 2, guides our steps forward.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS HOME TO LEADERS, DOERS AND IMPACT MAKERS.

We believe in unleashing your individual potential, in setting the standard for inclusive excellence, and in learning and discovery for the betterment of all. For over 175 years we’ve been committed to seeing perseverance in the underestimated and promise in the unwavering. We’re not for the faint of heart, and we’re not a place for people afraid to pitch in. We’re the Great Danes and we UNLEASH GREATNESS.

The purpose of the My Brother’s Keeper Young Men's Empowerment Group is to provide high school students, with an emphasis on boys and young men of color, with opportunities to gain authentic leadership experience(s) and develop service projects beneficial to the schools they attend and the communities they live in.

Students, educational leaders, advocates, and experts came together for the 3rd annual Long Island Symposium on My Brother’s Keeper, the initiative to help boys and young men of color—and all students—realize their full potential. The event featured nationally renowned guest speakers and student and educator panels.

ABGS MS and HHS MBK students enjoyed a delicious breakfast amongst friends and a Team Building Activity with Travis and Geraldine Pickney from Tassel Dash.

A Formal Welcome from Dr. Lester Young, Jr., Chancellor of the Board of Regents, University of the State of New York, Dr. Anael Alston, Assistant Commissioner of Education, Office of Access, Equity, and Community Engagement and Keynote Speaker Reverend Dr. Alfonso Wyatt followed them.

Students attended morning and afternoon breakout sessions at workshops of their choice that included topics such as Your Superpower, Restorative Practices, and Circles, Gaps to Caps Programs and Games, My Brother's Keeper, You Are Your Brand!, Changing the Narrative, Financial Literacy, "Barber Craft: A Brotherhood in Grooming", Sports and Respiratory Care, Importance of organs and the work of The Eye Bank, Early Career Experience STEP & Medtronic, and Unlock your Creativity- Intro into Graphic Arts and Cartooning.

A catered lunch gathering followed and students had the chance to meet with local College representatives. Students experienced closing ceremonies with the Roosevelt UFSD Orchestra Performance, Drumline Performance, Majorettes Performance, an Intergenerational Youth Panel, and a Group Song.

The Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (LEIP) is an initiative operated through a partnership of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the ETL Education Foundation. LEIP is designed for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.

The program consists of three modules: Entrepreneurial Thinking: In this module, students will be trained on developing a new concept, be it a new business, a new social venture, or a new product/service for an existing entity. The sessions will combine training on functional business skills, elevator pitch preparation and business model development.

Current Events and Civic Engagement: In this module, students will explore various current events and political activism. Dr. Meena Bose, the Executive Dean for Public Policy and Public Service Programs at the Peter S. Kalikow School and Director of Hofstra’s Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency will be a special guest presenter.

Leadership and College Readiness: In this module, students will complete exercises to help develop their leadership skills. They will also receive training on the college admissions process including assistance with preparing for successful college applications. This module will include a mentoring and networking session with a variety of professionals.

REAL WORLD EXCELLENCE

At Maritime College, each academic program emphasizes hands-on experiences that expands classroom learning. Every student chooses to complete credit-bearing professional internships or earn a U.S. Coast Guard license.

Upon graduation, students are prepared to launch their careers.

Division of Student Affairs

Maritime College students create and share a rich and lively culture. Although academics is important, building relationships and knowing where to go for help are also vital components of college success.

The College is home to two distinct student pathways - the Regiment of Cadets and the civilian program - which when blended together, make for a campus community and experience like no other.

At Maritime College, students may choose to be part of the Regiment of Cadets, a disciplined lifestyle program unaffiliated with the military, or the civilian program, a more traditional college experience. Whatever experience students choose, there are more than 60 clubs to join, sports to play, spaces to study or hang out, and beautiful spots on campus to explore.

At SUNY Cortland We’re All In

From your first steps on campus, you’ll feel the spirit of Cortland. It’s an energy that extends from the classroom to competition to the community.

SUNY Cortland stands out as one of New York’s top public universities — a medium-sized school that offers academic strength across 68 majors, a high quality of student life and a degree that pays back graduates.

Reputations in teacher education and health-related majors laid the foundation for exciting new programs related to business, natural sciences, the arts and specialized professional fields.

Our students, faculty and staff members are invested in the world around them. Whether it’s a class assignment, independent research or a passion project, Red Dragons look to make a difference.

We hope you’ll see it for yourself. Learn more about our active student clubs. Taste the food in our dining halls. Meet people who will change your life. And discover what we mean by being all in.

Morgan State is one of the few historically black institutions nationally to offer a comprehensive range of academic programs, in business, engineering, education, architecture, social work, and hospitality management, in addition to those in the arts and sciences and programs leading to the doctorate.

At Morgan State University, students have access to a variety of opportunities for personal growth and development. Students will receive the 360 experience of campus life through both structured and informal programs and leadership opportunities throughout the academic year. We encourage students to get involved in the exciting activities of campus life. From historical organizations to grassroots initiatives, the opportunities are endless for you to create your own unique experiences and memories.

Adventureland is Long Island’s Amusement Park since 1962 and we welcome you and your family and friends to come enjoy a fun and exciting day on our rides, attractions, games, and more.

Adventureland has something for everyone with a variety of thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, and water rides.

The Long Island Children's Museum offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages.

Great Exhibits: Over 75 air and spacecraft in 8 galleries chronicling 100 years of aerospace adventure.

Planetarium: All new state-of-the-art pure laser projection systems will take you on journeys you’ve only imagined.

Spend the day at our farm visiting animals like our:

• Giraffes
• Camels
• Endangered ringtail lemurs
• Audads
• Zebra
• Many other furry friends
• Includes animal food for children to feed goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, giraffes, & many more animals

The #1 Animal Farm Petting Zoo on Long Island is in your backyard! The White Post Animal Farm and Petting Zoo is the perfect place to get up close and personal with your favorite farm animal friends. Your family can hand feed and bottle feed our many animals.

In White Post Farm’s Giraffe Experience, you will meet the world’s tallest animals! Our giraffes love to take selfies and eat carrots.

Come and feel the excitement of Poppie’s Lorikeet Landing with free-flying birds that helm from Australia. Our friendly Lorikeets will amaze you with their bright sharp colors & sweet eyes. Watch our birds fly about in search of sweet nectar that you can feed them. Feed the birds from our nectar cups right from your hands.

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium has been open to the public as a non-profit educational center since April 1th 1982. The hatchery is however much older than that and had been operating for almost 100 years before becoming a non-profit educational center. It used to be a trout hatchery.

Today the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium feature a wide variety of fish and reptiles that you can see in an educational environment. The aquarium is well worth a visited if you are interested in fish and reptiles native to the New York area.

Pete the Cat is a groovy, blue cat. No matter where he goes, Pete the Cat always keeps his cool. He loves surfing, playing baseball and guitar, spending time with his friends, and trying new things

Students are immersed in story-rich decodables as model texts for writing.
Lessons scaffold the Science of Reading to build writing skills.
Students publish their own books, built on new writing skills and the power of story.

Today, Morrison Mentors proudly donated two desktops to the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (@mhanassau)! From 11-12, we were joined by two high schoolers from Morrison Mentors and three from MBK to help give back to our community.

These computers will assist with job applications, SNAP benefits, and more. Giving back for mental health!

#CommunitySupport #mentalhealthmatters #morrisonmentors #givingback

Experience the sensation of flying in our state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. Safe for all ages, experience levels and abilities, indoor sky diving at iFLY is a family-friendly activity perfect for kid’s birthday parties, corporate events, team building, and more.

The Board of Elections is a New York State-mandated agency funded by Nassau County and administered by a bipartisan representation of the two major parties in the state: the Republican and Democratic Parties.

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) provides services to meet the academic, social, emotional, and career needs of struggling students by providing meaningful and enjoyable programming.

This programming engages students more fully in their education so they can graduate from high school with post-secondary plans.