IN THE NEWS.
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase appeared on The Special Report, hosted by Author, Advocate and CNN Legal Analyst, Areva Martin
The Special Report: Race, Special Needs Students & the School Dilemma.
(Dr. Chase’s portion begins @ 44:34)
Social and Emotional Learning Isn’t a Trend, and We Can’t Treat It Like One
“Society is stressful enough for today’s youth. Added pressure from peers, social media, family, and school itself only intensifies the myriad of emotional realities our young people face on a regular basis. As a culture, we cannot ignore the need to teach coping skills and habits of success to youth so that they may appropriately manage their own stress and likely transfer such coping mechanisms and habits into adulthood. Where, then, should today’s…”
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase was selected by McGraw-Hill Education to participate on a national authorship team to develop a social studies textbook series for elementary school studies
With IMPACT Social Studies for grades K–5, students will gain building blocks for critical thinking, develop a strong reading and writing foundation, and learn what it means to be responsible, active citizens. With engaging content, geared to today’s elementary school students, IMPACT takes a fresh approach to social studies curriculum in the elementary classroom.
The New Normal: How Westchester Has Changed Due to the Pandemic
“To meet the requirements surrounding social-distancing protocols, face coverings, cleanliness standards, and other concerns, Westchester districts are considering once unfathomable ideas… Greenburgh Central School District Superintendent Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase says her district even considered “having our high-school students doing full-time online instruction from home, to allow us to use the high school building to have all the elementary kids doing in-person instruction.”
Greenburgh Schools Unveil Reopening Plan for September
“With Governor Andrew Cuomo giving the go-ahead for school districts to reopen in September, the Greenburgh School District has unveiled its plans for students, faculty and staff to function safely with the coronavirus pandemic still…”
Lacking state rules, New York school district looks at multiple ways to reopen
“At the Greenburgh Central School District, just north of New York City, it's also the new normal for a faculty that closed out the 2020 school year in buildings with no students. Now, as they enter summer break, they still don't know if school is going to open again...”
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase appeared on the Monday edition of The Special Report, hosted by Author, Advocate and CNN Legal Analyst, Areva Martin
"When Parents Become Teachers: Challenges During COVID-19" focuses on many key areas of discussion around the reopening of schools including the importance of social emotional learning and having the appropriate funds in place to help support our children when they return. (Note: Dr. Chase's portion begins @ 46:47)
School superintendents are overwhelmingly male. What's holding women back from the top job?
“Tahira Dupree-Chase, superintendent of the New York's Greenburgh school district, agrees that the one stereotype she has faced in her position is being perceived as “emotional.”
“I don't shy away from making hard decisions. The minute I shy away from making hard decisions and I become inconsistent, then I'm…”
My Brother’s Keeper Youth Leadership Summit
The MBK Youth Leadership Summit was a monumental event for our young men of color in the Lower Hudson Region,” Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase shared with Black Westchester. “We are fully committed to implementing…”
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase Throws Out First Pitch At Mets Game
“Greenburgh Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi-Field Stadium (formerly Shea Stadium) on Wednesday, May 31 as the New York Mets played…”
Greenburgh Schools Superintendent Named One Of Top 25 In The Nation
“The honor was announced by NSPRA this week, and the organization selected Dr. Chase for “demonstrating dynamic leadership with a strong emphasis on communication.” Her award marks the first time NSPRA has recognized a superintendent with fewer than five years of experience in the role…”
