Education Pillar
Know Your NYC School System
Helping immigrant families navigate a system nobody explains to newcomers.
Best led by a board member with an education, admin, or CUNY adjacent background.
What we'll cover
- How NYC school zoning works, and how to enroll a child from anywhere in the city
- Grants and scholarships available specifically to immigrant and first gen students
- CUNY initiatives, application support, and financial aid basics
- A Q&A table so families can ask questions in the moment, not just listen
Idea to build on
Invite a CUNY financial aid officer or NYC DOE family welcome center rep as a guest speaker, turning the event into a real resource connection, not just a talk.