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According to a new Manhattan Institute report, attending a Newark charter school that participated in the city's common enrollment system led to large improvements in math and reading scores. The effect was especially large for students attending schools operated by Uncommon Schools or KIPP.
Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School hosted students from Morehouse College for an alumni panel and discussion about future career and education opportunities. We're so excited to see these young men visit our schools and meet with #Morehouse alumni who are changing history.
We’re proud of our alumni who work hard to not only get to college, but to succeed and graduate from college. 🎓
Congratulations to GlassRoot for being awarded a $500k grant! GlassRoots is a nonprofit organization that provides glass-making programs to youth, including students from North Star Academy Charter School of Newark.
How I found my passion at Morehouse College — Jaz Grant, alumnus and current Principal at Ocean Hill ES writes about the impact his alma mater had on shaping his career. Read on page 3.
How do we get nearly all of our graduates to and through college? In Part 1 of a 2-part series, our Director of College Completion speaks with Root Cause about our approach and what success looks like in college and beyond.
Great and important piece on the critical voices – and power – of our charter school alumni.
Titciana Barros, a Principal at Roxbury Prep High School, Maywood Campus, received a commendation from Rep. Liz Miranda at the Boston State House. Titciana, who is also a Roxbury Prep alumna, was honored for her dedication to community and for empowering students and faculty at Roxbury Prep Charter School, Uncommon Schools.
"To foster a schoolwide culture of coaching, create a shared language around specific teaching skills and a norm of constant practice of those skills." Paul Bambrick-Santoyo in Educational Leadership Magazine ASCD http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMHPx
We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Citi's e for education campaign, a global initiative that supports education-focused nonprofits like Uncommon Schools. Watch this video to learn more about the campaign: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMYi8
