School is officially out for summer 😎 And that means we're kicking off the 7 busiest weeks of the year with Summer Rising and SYEP. But before we move on to our summer programming, we think it's important to take a moment to celebrate the school year that just passed and the people who made it all possible…

This year, we’re celebrating Juneteenth on Friday,  June 19th, 2026. Some members of the community might ask, “What exactly is Juneteenth?” and “Why do we celebrate it?” Like with all members of our community, CASW is committed to celebrating the history and contributions of the African American community in NYC – and that means spending the month highlighting Juneteenth and the rising generation of Black Leaders. Follow along for an overview of Juneteenth history and what makes this year’s celebrations so special…

Are you an NYC parent who’s wondering what your kids will do this summer? Summer Rising NYC is New York City’s free summer program for students in grades K–8. It is a massive, collaborative partnership between New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Combining academic support with traditional camp activities, the program bridges the summer learning gap by hosting full-day camps directly inside local public school buildings. Co-run by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs), Summer Rising provides NYC students with free math and literacy enrichment, along with field trips, sports, and arts…

Are you graduating this month? What if, before graduating, you had the chance to earn money and maybe even some college credit, all while still in high school? Our participants in CASW’s “Learn and Earn” program are currently living that dream, and as we prepare to send off this cohort’s high school seniors into the next phase of their lives, we HAD to stop and celebrate all they’ve accomplished this year. After all, building a future looks a lot like exploring and pursuing academic interests – and that type of exposure is invaluable at any age, let alone during high school. 

It’s not often that you get to kick off career exploration, begin your collegiate experience, and earn money at the same time, so CASW is giving an exclusive scoop on what the program was like for the class of 2026!

Do you know how to get the most from your money? Gen Z is perhaps the very first generation in the history of the world to have so much information at their fingertips – but this doesn’t always translate to financial literacy. Sit down with CASW as we speak to our partners at Citizens Bank about their mission to make financial education accessible to young people while also combating misinformation…

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