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< Back May 2015 Meeting Who: Speaker: Mira Debs, Yale University What: Pre-K programs in the Greater Hartford region (Mira Debs); Communications Committee updates; school choice lottery updates. Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: May 16, 2015 at 2:00:00 PM Our May agenda includes a presentation and discussion by Mira Debs of Yale University, who authored the recent Sheff Movement policy brief on Pre-K programs in the Greater Hartford region. We’ll receive updates from our Communications Committee and hear about the school choice lottery. Previous Next

< Back September 2022 Meeting Who: Lordes Fonseca and Youth Center for Latino Progress What: Lourdes Fonseca, a member of the Sheff Movement organizing team presented on the history, goals and mission of the Center for Latino Progress and her work as a community organizer with this Sheff Movement Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) based at CLP. Sheff Movement Community - Based Advocacy Teams (CBATs) are working groups that develop skills and resources to advocate for the needs of their communities and the wider system. Each CBAT team is designed and led by students and mentors at each organization. Where: Virtual: Via Zoom When: September 17, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM Lourdes Fonseca, a member of the Sheff Movement organizing team presented on the history, goals and mission of the Center for Latino Progress and her work as a community organizer with this Sheff Movement Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) based at CLP. Sheff Movement Community - Based Advocacy Teams (CBATs) are working groups that develop skills and resources to advocate for the needs of their communities and the wider system. Each CBAT team is designed and led by students and mentors at each organization. Meeting Agenda Welcome Sheff Updates School-Based Advocacy Team (SBAT) Update Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) Update from Center for Latino Progress Announcements & Closing Download Meeting Materials https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wYXlk3Cz3QxdlW8poxLI7e2nKTcCdluQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114786722874030366303&rtpof=true&sd=true Previous Next

< Back December 2017 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: December 16, 2017 at 3:00:00 PM Previous Next

< Back November 2008 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: Hartford City Hall, Council Chambers When: November 22, 2008 at 2:30:00 PM Previous Next

< Back June 2014 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: Capital Prep Magnet School - 1304 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 When: June 7, 2014 at 2:00:00 PM Previous Next

< Back March 2022 Meeting Who: Speakers: Julie Goldstein, Salvatore Menzo, Sarah Vocca What: We'll be discussing Greater Hartford's magnet school system. Where: Virtual: Via Zoom When: March 19, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Sheff Agreement Update 3. Introduction of Speakers 4. GH Magnet School System​​ Julie Goldstein Salvatore Menzo, Ed.D Sarah Vocca, Ph.D Download Meeting Materials Goodwin .pdf Download PDF • 1.34MB HPS MSA Sheff Mtg Presentation .pdf Download PDF • 14.53MB Previous Next

< Back June 2022 Meeting Who: Speakers: Principal Samantha Straker, Principal Jeff Bernabe of Bloomfield Magnet Schools What: We will discuss the Wintonbury Early Childhood and Global Experience Magnet Schools. Plus, end of school year updates and previews of exciting work ahead for summer and 2022-2023 with our School-based and Community-based Advocacy Teams.. Where: Virtual: Via Zoom When: June 18, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM Meeting Agenda: 1. Bloomfield Magnet Schools Guest Speakers: Principal Samantha Straker Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (PK 3-4) Principal Jeff Bernabe Global Experience Magnet School (Grades 6-12) 2. End of school year updates and previews of exciting work ahead for summer and 2022 - 2023 with our School-based and Community-based advocacy teams, building youth voice and leadership in the movement. 3. Juneteenth Acknowledgement Download Meeting Materials GEMS - Presentation, Information Session - SMC, June. 2022.pptx .pdf Download PDF • 11.33MB Previous Next

< Back October 2017 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: October 28, 2017 at 2:00:00 PM Previous Next

< Back Racial Equity in Education: Honoring the Achievements of John Brittain Past Event Who: Speakers: John Brittain When: March 31, 2022 at 11:00:00 PM Where: UConn School of Law Starr Reading Room Join the UConn School of Law to celebrate John Brittain and reflect on his many significant achievements as a faculty member. Previous Next

< Back June 2016 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: We'll be discussing the new legal agreement in Sheff v. O'Neill. Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: June 11, 2016 at 2:00:00 PM As a reminder, the Sheff Movement meeting will be held June 11th at our offices (75 Charter Oak Ave). We’ll start at 10AM and plan to finish by 12PM. Please forward any suggestions for agenda items. Three things: 1) We’ll be discussing the new legal agreement that was announced June 10th (See “With ‘Mixed Emotions,’ Sheff Plaintiffs Sign New Agreement In Desegregation Case” ) 2) We’ve been out and about this week! Check out highlights on our Twitter feed . 3) If you are planning to attend the Open Choice/Project Concern 50th Anniversary Event on June 25th, please don’t forget to RSVP ! Previous Next

< Back December 2011 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: Year End Meeting Where: Hartford City Hall, Atrium When: December 3, 2011 at 3:00:00 PM Connecticut Magnets: Leading the Nation A review of the most outstanding accomplishments of our magnets – how they are closing the achievement gap, winning state and national awards for excellence, and providing thousands of children with the quality, integrated education they deserve. What will we need to do to support these schools in the next few years? Featuring: William Magnotta , President, Magnet Schools of America (Connecticut State Department of Education) Tim Sullivan , Classical Magnet School 2010 Principal of the Year, Connecticut School Association With a new governor and increasing budget crisis, 2011 will be a pivotal year for our programs. Lawmakers will need to hear from parents and supporters to continue support for interdistrict magnets and to make sure local schools have the support they need to make Project Choice accessible to more children. Please join magnet school principals and parent and community leaders to help us set the agenda for next year. Refreshments will be provided. Previous Next

< Back March 2017 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School - 5 Cone Street Hartford, CT 06105 When: March 18, 2017 at 2:00:00 PM Previous Next