The deadline to apply for CEC elections is fast approaching – ~~February 16~~ now extended to February 27! This is your chance to make a real impact on education in your district.

It’s more important than ever to have parents committed to fighting for racial and economic justice, advocating for systemic change that benefits all of our kids, and standing up for values of equity, fairness, and opportunity for all of our communities. As you may know, right-wing extremists are increasingly attempting to influence the direction of Community Education Councils (CECs), pushing harmful agendas that undermine diversity, equity, and inclusion. Serving on a CEC can be incredibly rewarding, and so we encourage you to hear directly from past and current CEC members about how valuable the CEC experience has been on their advocacy journeys.

How to apply!

Make sure you’re eligible for the:

District councils: Do you have a child in Pre-K through 8th grade in a Department of Education (DOE) school?
Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS): Do you have a child in a DOE high school?
Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL): Do you have a child in an ENL or bilingual program?
Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE): Do you have a child with an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
Citywide Council for District 75 (CCD75): Do you have a child in District 75?

Submit your application through your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) account by February 16.

Voting will take place between late April and mid-May.

For more information about eligibility and rules, visit the DOE’s website. You can also find the rules about how to campaign. If you’re planning to run, feel free to reach out to us once you’ve submitted your application. We’d be glad to answer questions and point you towards helpful resources.

We hope you’ll consider running and play a key role in building a better future for us all.