Education Workshop - Sponsored by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer - Getting the Most Out of NYC Schools - October 20 - The New School

On Saturday, October 20th, I attended a conference and workshop given by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, “Getting the Most Out of NYC Schools,” at at the Tishman Auditorium of the New School.

NY Times report Anahad O' Connor, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Dominic Carter and Councilman Robert Jackson...

Author Dominic Carter

The keynote speaker was NY1 Senior Political Reporter Dominick Carter, he spoke passionately about his troubled childhood with an absent mother, being raised by his grandmother and aunts and how they instilled in him a desire to achieve and learn.. he recently penned his bio in his book "No Mama's Boy"...


The conference featured workshops on finding the best school for your child, how to get help with choosing and paying for a college, and making sure your child receives the services he or she is entitled to – including services for English language learners and those for students with individual education plans.

Dominic Carter and wife, Marilyn

There were also sessions on lobbying, the budget process, and school fundraising.

April Humphrey, Zakiyah Ansara and Shana Marks-Odinga

I attended a workshop entitled "Getting the Ear of Your Elected Officials" given by April Humphrey and Shana Marks-Odinga of the Alliance for Quality Education and parent Manhattan High School Presidents Council Zakia...


Dominic Carter stayed around after his speech and signed copies of his book ...

Dominic Carter, wife Marilyn and son...

New York City Council Education Committee Chairman Robert Jackson attended the workshop, as did Councilman David Yassky.

Dominic and me