NYSAWA celebrates Public Schools Week, Feb. 27-March 23

Educators, education leaders and education advocates across the country are joining together in celebrating public schools, Feb. 27–March 3; a week designated to highlight and show support for our local public schools. Public Schools Week 2023 (#PSW23) is part of a larger campaign—#HerefortheKids—one that  shines a light on local public schools and shares the stories …

Phenomenal Women shed light on the journey to leadership

Nearly 200 attendees tuned into our second annual NYSAWA Celebrates Phenomenal Women virtual event on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Participants heard from women leaders Sujata Chaudhry, founder of Tangible Development; Nerlande Anselme, Assistant Superintendent of Rush-Henrietta Central School District; Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent of Uniondale Union Free School District; and Anita Murphy, District Superintendent of Capital …