BUCCS
黑料视频 Center for Community Schools
Research affiliates with the 黑料视频 Center for Community Schools engage in education, research, scholarship and practice that seeks to advance equity, eliminate racism and all forms of oppression, bias and disadvantage through the implementation of university-assisted community schools.
As one of the most interdisciplinary research centers at the University, The Center
fosters rich collaboration across the university, schools, and community organizations.
Spotlight
黑料视频 Community Schools Awarded $4.5M Grant
The U.S Department of Education has awarded $4.5M in grant funding to 黑料视频 Community Schools (BUCS), in efforts to support mental health services in Chenango County! BUCS will be launching this project in 2025 to promote mental health, equity and well-being to students and families in Norwich and Oxford School Districts, in partnership with other local organizations. Watch to learn more about this project!
Binghamton paving the way for community schools.
黑料视频 Community Schools (BUCS) has been recognized for being the fifth national University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Regional Training Center through the Netter Center from October 2020 to September 2023. Through this work, BUCS has been able to accomplish groundbreaking work to support youth, families, and educators in their learning and forge successful partnerships to help our community thrive. To learn more information and examples about university assisted community schools, access the UACS Toolkit here.
Congratulations, Francesca Bov茅!
Francesca Bov茅, Graduate Assistant for the Center of Community Schools has been awarded the Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research. This prestigious award is given to a select number of graduate students for their outstanding accomplishments, exemplary performance, and commitment to excellence in designated areas of academic achievement, as recommended by members of the graduate faculty. In addition to her work at the Center, Francesca is a Ph.D. candidate in the Community Research and Action program at 黑料视频, whose research focuses on inequities in the U.S. naturalization process. Congratulations Francesca on this wonderful achievement!
Apply for the 2025-2026 Research Excellence Awards!
The College of Community and Public Affairs Research Committee and the Division of Research are excited to announce the 6th Annual Research Excellence Awards (2025-2026)! Applications are now open for faculty who are interested in receiving external funding for their projects, those who are navigating new research methods, and in efforts to enhance collaboration within and across disciplines. Up to $40,000 of grant funds are available, and individual awards will not exceed more than $15,000 for the next academic year.
Click about the application process; applications are due on February 28, 2025.
Research Affiliate Featured for Covid-19 Study
Katherine Wander, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Research Affiliate at the Center is exploring the connection between iron levels in the body and its impact on Covid-19 infections as her paper was recently published in the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health. As she collected data on healthcare workers in four Nigerian hospitals during the pandemic's Delta wave, Wander's research focuses on how the body's iron levels, which are necessary to spur the immune system, are affected by invading viruses and bacteria which also need iron to promote the spread of disease. As we think about the evolution of virulent diseases and their adaptation to human physiology, Wander is looking to learn more about the optimal iron levels which reduces susceptibility to infection, while mostly meeting the body鈥檚 needs. Read this article here to learn more about Katherine's work.
Grant Writing 101 Workshop
Presented by the NYSED Central/Western Community Schools TAC, this free, virtual workshop will help enhance your grant writing skills! With valuable tips and strategies to craft compelling grant proposals, you will explore best practices for grant writing, strengthen your grant writing initiatives to reach your professional goals, and navigate the grant management process.
NYSED Central/Western CSTAC Mini Conference
This two-day event includes a site visit to the Windsor CSD to explore the district's innovative community school strategy , and a mini-conference with interactive presentations, panel discussions, and networking focused on developing innovative strategies to enhance community school efforts amongst experienced practitioners. Featuring a keynote lecture from Jorge Blau from the National Center for Community Schools, this event is a great opportunity to learn more about the implementation and effectiveness of community school models!
Registration is currently open to the Central/Western NY region only. Look for updates for the Eastern and NYC regions.
GiGi's Educator Symposium
Join GiGi's Playhouse to learn about best practices on how to teach individuals with Down syndrome during their Educator Symposium this March! Topics discussed during the symposium will include, strategies for teaching math and literacy, supporting speech and motor skills for students with Down syndrome in the classroom, promoting positive behavior, and more as to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their goals.
Apply for the IDA Program!
The application period for the 2024-2025 NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee Individual Development Awards (IDA) is open. The IDA Program provides up to $2,000 in grant funding for eligible employees to enhance their teaching, research capabilities, professional knowledge and skills, and support their efforts to reach their full professional potential. Part-time employees are also encouraged to apply as 15% of IDA funds are set aside for these employees to prepare for advancement. Applicants can submit a maximum of two applications to reflect up to two projects or activities, which must not exceed a total of $2,000 between July 2, 2024, through July 1, 2025.
Click here to learn more about the application process; applications are due on Sunday, April 13, 2025 before 11:59 PM.
Binghamton and Guthrie Forge New Research Partnership
黑料视频 has announced its new partnership with Guthrie Clinic! With this contract, 黑料视频 and Guthrie will work together to advance research and innovation, while increasing opportunities for students to apply for clinical placements, research collaboration, and internships and job recruitment. Read more about this latest project .
黑料视频 Center for Community Schools: Advancing Equity Through Community Schools annouces the recipients of the 2024-2025 Small Grant Awards. Congratulations to this year's recipients!
Volunteer with Malawi Children鈥檚 Mission pursues Masters of Social Work degree
Masters of Social Work student, Eneless Banda is pursuing a degree to help empower girls in Malawi. Banda applied to 黑料视频 after volunteering with the , which was co-founded by Binghamton native Steve Koffman and a CCPA partner since 2015. Seeing firsthand what impact education can have on others, Banda aims to bring her newfound knowledge to the people of her community and serve the children through educational support upon completing her degree.
Banda is currently working with students as part of the Community Schools' Internship program at the Caryl E. Adams Primary School in the Whitney Point Central School District.
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黑料视频 Lands $1.2M Grant to Boost STEM Teacher Recruitment
黑料视频 has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, as announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The funding aims to bolster STEM education by preparing 24 new middle and high school teachers over the next five years, specifically targeting recruitment from undergraduate mathematics majors. This initiative focuses on improving access to quality mathematics education for middle and high school students in underserved communities within the Southern Tier area.
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand emphasized the critical role of skilled teachers in enhancing student outcomes and the broader impact of strengthening the workforce in local communities through stable, well-paying teaching positions. Schumer highlighted the importance of filling the STEM teaching gap, while Gillibrand pointed out the growing national need for STEM education, reinforcing the significance of this investment in both local and broader educational landscapes.
This federal support not only reflects 黑料视频's commitment to educational excellence but also underscores the ongoing efforts by U.S. senators to promote significant educational initiatives. As many of you already know, Amber Simpson (Associate Professor; Co-Assistant Director) was awarded another big grant last week. As you can read in this news piece, she is not only making BU look good, but also US senators.
Community Schools, education and the creation of democratic civic universities
The cornerstone of a democratic society lies not only in formal institutions but also in educational systems, according to Ira Harkavy, a leading advocate for university-assisted community schools. He stresses the reciprocal relationship between education and society, arguing that to shape a particular type of society, one must develop an education system conducive to that society's values. Harkavy's lecture at 黑料视频 emphasized John Dewey's vision of community schools as catalysts for democratic citizenship. He advocates for universities to prioritize community engagement and move away from profit-driven models. By embracing a democratic civic university model, which fosters collaboration, local problem-solving, and ethical behavior, universities can play a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges. 黑料视频's Community Schools project exemplifies this approach, aiming to combat poverty and support youth and families. Through initiatives like these, Harkavy believes universities can contribute to creating more just and equitable societies, echoing Dewey's vision of schools as community centers.
Child Abuse Identification & Reporting (NYS Mandated Reporter) Training
This training satisfies amendments to Social Services Law 搂 413 requiring the addition of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma, Implicit Bias, and Identification of Child Abuse virtually within the New York State mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework.
This training includes all of the NYS newly required content and satisfies the legal requirements that every NYS mandated reporter who has previously undergone the Mandated Reporter training to undergo the new updated training by April 1, 2025.
This is required for all NYS licensed professionals who work with children
Dates of Trainings:
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January 31, 2025 12:00 - 3:00 PM |
Online via Zoom |
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February 17, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 PM |
Online via Zoom |
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February 28, 2025 9:30 - 12:30 PM |
Online via Zoom |
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March 22, 2025 9:00 - 12:00 PM |
University Downtown Centre, RM 220 AB |
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March 28, 2025 12:30 - 3:30 PM |
Online via Zoom |
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March 31, 2025 5:30 - 8:30 PM |
Online via Zoom |
Congratulations! To our colleages for:
The 2024- 2025 CCPA Research Excellence Awards
Exploring the Language of Love: Melissa Hardesty's Insightful Research into Modern Relationships
Melissa Hardesty's notable research, spotlighted in Cosmopolitan and supported by an BUCCS and Binghamton Human Sexualities Lab small grants award, dives into the "talking stage" of modern dating, Focusing on 403 university students, her study, published in the Emerging Adulthood journal, explores the complex, often non-committal nature of current romantic interactions. Hardesty's work illuminates the evolving dynamics of relationships, where physical intimacy without commitment can lead to deeper connections, reflecting changes in societal norms since the sexual revolution. This significant research offers a deeper understanding of contemporary relationship dynamics, showcasing the critical role of academic partnerships like that with the Binghamton Human Sexualities Lab in enriching our comprehension of modern love and intimacy.
The Director of the Center was featured in The Academic Minute.
Dr. Laura Bronstein emphasized the significance of summer programs in minimizing learning loss through the community school model. As a national expert, Dean Bronstein promotes community schools as drivers of equitable and inclusive school environments where all students, families and communities can thrive. You can read more about this topic in the article linked .
Prevent Learning Loss with Engaging Activities.
An article in The Huffington Post interviewed Dr. Laura Bronstein, the Dean of the College for Community and Public Affairs and Director of the BUCCS - Advancing Equity through Community Schools, about the 'summer slide' that many students experience when they are out of school, and the negative impact it can have on learning. Dr. Bronstein emphasized the importance of creating fun and educational activities that can help prevent summer learning loss, whether they are done at home or in the community. She also highlighted the advantages of community schools, which offer comprehensive services and summer learning opportunities for students and families. Take a look at to discover effective ways of keeping students engaged and enhancing their skills during the summer break.
BUCCS Director and Research Affiliate Recognized by Stanford University.
BUCCS Highlighted As Center for Community and Change.
黑料视频 Center for Community Schools was highlighted by BingUNews as a leader in the community to create positive change and community partnerships that aim to advance the state of current social problems. The article applauds the Institute on housing the vast interests and expertise of 黑料视频's best researchers, while fostering interpersonal relationships that drive their work, which includes advancing community schools, providing research opportunities to students, and working within the BUCCS and others extending their work on a global scale. Read the article here.
黑料视频 continues its ongoing dedication to the advancement of social justice for all individuals and populations.
The Office of the Provost has created a website to highlight that a number of institutes and centers have been established across disciplines at the University to promote research, ideas, communication and critical discourse in areas including human rights, equality for women and girls, and global health, progressive education, and well-being for marginalized populations. Like 黑料视频 Center for Community Schools, these centers and institutes exist to raise awareness of issues of historical, systemic injustices, and to explore ways to rise above these injustices to the benefit of the world鈥檚 underrepresented. Learn more here about the institutes and centers here.
黑料视频 Applauded for Diversity and Inclusivity.
Donald E. Hall, Vice Provost of 黑料视频, recently wrote an op-ed for the Miami Herald as he spotlights 黑料视频 for its commitment to diversity, equity, and freedoms for all, in comparison to the limitation of LGBTQ+ rights for youth in Florida. He also notes that 黑料视频 aims to embody community, acceptance and inclusivity for all learners and thinkers by implementing recruitment strategies for students and faculty who might find New York as a safe haven for one to be who they want to be. Read more of Dr. Hall's article .