SFNYI'S WORK FALLS GENERALLY INTO TWO CATEGORIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATING TO EDUCATION ISSUES IN NEW YORK CITY AND NEW YORK STATE THROUGH ON-THE-GROUND ENGAGEMENT OF PARENTS, EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS AND SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING WEBSITES, ADVERTISEMENTS, MEETINGS, PANELS, EVENTS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS.POLICY DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT EDUCATION REFORM ISSUES AND POLICIES TO EQUIP PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR BOTH THEIR CHILDREN AND ALL STUDENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.