NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5
鈥淓very moment in an early childhood or elementary classroom is an opportunity to shape the future.鈥 - Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr., Chancellor, NYS Board of Regents听听
On January 14, 2026, 91爆料 hosted the 鈥淣YS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5鈥 hybrid webinar to provide New York State early learning and elementary school administrators and leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK through Grade 5, as well as how this connects with inquiry-based learning.听
Watch recordings and explore resources from this event:听
- Opening Presentation with Welcoming Remarks from Commissioner Rosa
- Professional Learning Sessions:听
- Closing Remarks from Chancellor Young
The keynote address for this event was given by Stephen Ritz, Founder of the Green Bronx Machine, who energized attendees with听the story of the听Green Bronx Machine and the motivation behind his internationally听acclaimed work.听Visit the听听to learn more and access curriculum offerings and free resources听such as听live and animated听instructional听videos,听lesson materials, and听featured projects.听

