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Action Alert: Submit Videos in Prep for Thursday's 5/21 NYC Council Hearing

5/18/2020

Instead of our social media Friday this week, we’d love students, teachers, and providers to submit videos to accompany the testimony before our Thursday, 5/21’s NYC Council Hearing on Immigration, (Remote Hearing scheduled for 9:30-11:00am).

Key points to hit in the 1-minute video:

Why is your adult literacy program (HSE, ABE, or ESOL English classes) important to you?
We want $12 million to be included in the city budget to restore Adult Literacy funding for FY2021 so that our adult learners do not lose access to these critical programs.

Upload videos to this Google Photo Album (https://photos.app.goo.gl/rxxooQzeLXVoU4KM7).
If your students are able to, tweet your videos at City Council (instructions included below). Otherwise, teachers and providers can tweet on their behalf.

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Action Alert: Virtual Advocacy Rally Friday, May 15

5/14/2020

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ESOL Parent Reading to Her Child at Family Literacy Night

UNH Photo | ESOL Parent Reading to Child at Family Literacy Night

We are continuing our Virtual Advocacy Rallies every Friday for the next few weeks.

On Friday May 15, 2020, we ask that you participate in a virtual celebration of Mother’s Day by sending out Tweets and Instagram messages to our elected officials to support funding for Adult Education.

Sample Tweets

Adult Education educates parents! Help parents support their children- restore $12m for Adult Literacy! #LiteracyLiftsNYC #MothersDay
Educated parents help their children receive a better education. Support Adult Literacy Programs #LiteracyLiftsNYC #MothersDay

Send Tweets mentioning the Mayor (@NYCMayor), Speaker Johnson (@NYCSpeakerCoJo), and your Council Members, and tag NYCCAL (@nyccal).

Read More for Sample Messages, Hashtags, More Social Media Handles of City Council Members...

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Action Alert: Virtual Advocacy Rally Friday May 8

5/6/2020

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In lieu of traditional activities that NYCCAL organizes such as rallies and legislative visits, which are not possible due to the COVID-19 crisis, adult literacy providers can join virtual advocacy efforts instead to urge New York City to restore funding for adult literacy programs in FY2021. We will be holding Virtual Advocacy Rallies every Friday for the next few weeks.

On Friday May 8, 2020, we ask that you participate in a virtual celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week by sending out Tweets and Instagram messages to our elected officials to support funding for Adult Education.
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University Settlement Online Adult Education Class

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Action Alert: Submit Videos in Prep for Thursday's 5/21 NYC Council Hearing

Action Alert: Virtual Advocacy Rally Friday, May 15

Action Alert: Virtual Advocacy Rally Friday May 8

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