Citizens' Committee for Children

Committee for Children Joins Forces with Aperture Education to Integrate Assessments and Curriculum to Build Social-Emotional Skills

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CHARLOTTE N.C. , Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aperture Education, a Riverside Insights company and the leading provider of social-emotional skills assessment and intervention solutions, and Committee for Children, the leading provider of social-emotional curriculum programs in the U.S., announced today that they will partner to offer four co-developed assessments to support schools in demonstrating the impact of evidence-based social and emotional programs.

Key Points: 
  • By having integrated assessment and curriculum tools, educators can gain valuable insights from reliable, real-time data about instructional effectiveness and the impact of SEL curriculum on students.
  • "As schools introduce social-emotional learning into their curriculum, it's imperative to show how these investments translate into improved outcomes for their students.
  • Years of evidence show how Second Step improves critical life skills and mental wellbeing," said Riverside Insights CEO Vivek Kartha.
  • "We are proud to collaborate with the Committee for Children and contribute to improving student outcomes by aligning our gold standard DESSA assessments with their world-class curriculum."

78 NYC businesses making a positive difference in their community receive grants

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Citizens Committee for New York City, a micro-funding organization that supports neighborhood leaders across all five boroughs, is thrilled to announce 78 new grants to neighborhood businesses throughout New York City made possible by the partnership of the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • The investment will put hundreds of thousands of dollars directly into the hands of small business owners across New York City through CitizensNYC's Neighborhood Business Grant program.
  • Their Minority and Women-Owned business opened in 2003 with the goal of filling a literary and cultural gap in New York.
  • Since 2021, Wells Fargo has donated $750,000 to CitizensNYC through the Neighborhood Business Grants program.
  • "We're truly grateful to Wells Fargo for their continued partnership in funding the small businesses that are such an integral part of NYC."

A Thought-Provoking Event to Raise Awareness About Mental Health Through the Power of Cinema

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban Dreams Mental Health Film Festival showcases a diverse range of films from around the world that explore the complex and often taboo topics surrounding mental health. This year's event supports the not-for-profit Languages of Care, which connects with first responders on the ground to understand the "just in time" need and work to find and translate royalty free emotional health content to help communities recover after a disaster.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban Dreams Mental Health Film Festival showcases a diverse range of films from around the world that explore the complex and often taboo topics surrounding mental health.
  • The festival creates a safe and inclusive space for open dialogue and discussion around mental health issues.
  • Sponsors include Vibrant Emotional Health , Digital Oceans , and Doorknob Comments Podcast , and additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.
  • The festival also features guest speakers, panel discussions, and workshops, providing a chance for attendees to connect with experts and peers.

CCRKBA Supports Senator Ernst's Measure To Disarm IRS Agents

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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BELLEVUE, Wash., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today promptly applauded Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst's introduction of legislation to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from arming its agents

Key Points: 
  • The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has spoken on the measure to disarm IRS agents.
  • "Why has the IRS spent millions of dollars on weapons and ammunition since the start of the coronavirus pandemic three years ago?
  • "One has to wonder whether IRS agents are working for the taxpayers, or preparing to go to war against them," he mused.
  • "American taxpayers feel intimidated enough by the IRS without facing the prospect of armed agents coming to our doors," he observed.

Social And Emotional Learning Market Worth $7.8 Billion By 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Social And Emotional Learning Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2022 to USD 7.8 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Social And Emotional Learning Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2022 to USD 7.8 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • The emotional and social development of pupils has long been a priority for educators in their experiential learning activities.
  • These SEL platforms are equipped with a wide range of social and emotional skills that aid decision-makers in the educational sector in adjusting to the shifting social environment.
  • They are a major growth driver for the North American social and emotional learning industries.

Social And Emotional Learning Market Worth $7.8 Billion By 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Social And Emotional Learning Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2022 to USD 7.8 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Social And Emotional Learning Market size is projected to grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2022 to USD 7.8 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • The emotional and social development of pupils has long been a priority for educators in their experiential learning activities.
  • These SEL platforms are equipped with a wide range of social and emotional skills that aid decision-makers in the educational sector in adjusting to the shifting social environment.
  • They are a major growth driver for the North American social and emotional learning industries.

Social-Emotional Learning Helps Our Kids Be More Than Just Okay

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of interrupted learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our nation's youth are struggling. For students to fully recover academically, socially, and emotionally, our classrooms need to be places where they can strengthen problem-solving skills, improve confidence, and rebuild essential interpersonal skills as they return this fall. It's not just about getting back to "normal"—it's about actively investing in our children's wellness so they can succeed and thrive.

Key Points: 
  • By teaching foundational life skills at home and at school, we can help our kids thrive and be more than just okay.
  • Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is a critical component of education and human development.
  • The video also shows how, by teaching foundational life skills at home and at school, we can help our kids thrive and be more than just okay.
  • "Creating a positive environment where children learn how to focus and be productive means more confident kids with higher academic achievement.

Committee for Children's Shauna McBride Wins Ragan and PR Daily's Top Women in Communications Award

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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SEATTLE and NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --World-renowned PR tastemakers Ragan Communications and PR Daily have named Shauna McBride, Committee for Children 's vice president of public relations and communications, to their Top Women in Communications class of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE and NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --World-renowned PR tastemakers Ragan Communications and PR Daily have named Shauna McBride, Committee for Children 's vice president of public relations and communications, to their Top Women in Communications class of 2022.
  • McBride was recognized in the Leader category for her demonstrated ability to lead with confidence, compassion, and empathy.
  • Honorees will be celebrated at Ragan's Top Women in Communications Awards Luncheon on June 16, 2022, in New York City.
  • "I'm honored to join this list of fearless women working to move the communications industry forward," said McBride.

Committee for Children Releases New Social-Emotional Learning Material for Educators to Build an Authentic Culture of Equity and Belonging Among Staff and Students

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two years of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators are looking for ways to boost camaraderie with their colleagues and support the increased social-emotional and academic needs of their students.

Key Points: 
  • Second Step SEL for Adults is a social-emotional learning program designed by educators for educators.
  • Global nonprofit organization and leading provider of research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, Committee for Children , today released a new learning module on equity and belonging as part of its professional development program for K12 educators and leaders, Second Step SEL for Adults .
  • "I am so motivated by the power of social-emotional learning and the many ways it can be applied to build more effective learning environments," says Andrea Lovanhill, CEO of Committee for Children.
  • Second Step programs are used in 30,000 schools across 70 countries and serve more than 20.5 million children per year.

Havas New York Appoints First Chief of Social Impact

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Further enforcing its mission to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and in peoples lives, Havas New York announced today the addition of Lindsay Stein as its first Chief of Social Impact.

Key Points: 
  • Further enforcing its mission to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and in peoples lives, Havas New York announced today the addition of Lindsay Stein as its first Chief of Social Impact.
  • This role solidifies Havas New Yorks pursuit for driving continuous positive social change and impact.
  • As Chief of Social Impact, Stein is charged with partnering with marketers and organizations to help them leverage their own values in order to create research-based social impact solutions that drive tangible change.
  • The news of Steins appointment follows on the heels of multiple back-to-back account wins for Havas New York that focus on a need for pressing social change.