named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dual Language Program
Instruction in English and Spanish across the curriculum to promote bilingualism and biliteracy in a culturally rich environment.
New York Edge - Middle School After School Program
After-school enrichment program in partnership with New York Edge, offering academic support, arts, and physical activities for middle school students.
Student Government
Student-led leadership initiative fostering civic engagement, responsibility, and democratic practices within the school community.
Summer Stars Program
Summer academic program offering skills-based instruction in ELA and math for enrolled students, with small class sizes and enrichment activities; runs for 25 consecutive days.
Suzuki Violin Program
Music education program teaching violin using the Suzuki method, available to students across K–8 grades.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Operates extended school day and after-school enrichment programsRuns an extended school day from 8:00am to 4:00pm and offers after-school programming focused on ELA and math enrichment; also provides access to the New York Edge after-school program for middle school students.
- Provides music, dance, and physical education programsOffers a comprehensive arts and physical education curriculum including a Suzuki violin program, strings instruction for grades K–8, a dance program for grades K–5, and physical education for all students.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Conducts virtual learning and student support during air quality eventsConducts virtual classes and provides remote student support, including teacher check-ins and outreach by social workers and guidance counselors, during poor air quality events to protect student health.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivers summer academic and enrichment programmingOperates a summer program featuring a skills-based ELA and math curriculum with class sizes limited to 15 students, along with free enrichment activities such as trips and arts programming, and provides breakfast, snacks, and a take-home lunch to all participants.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts family engagement and community eventsOrganizes open house and welcome events featuring live music, salsa dancing, face painting, games, raffles, school tours, and uniform distribution; also distributes prizes to early attendees and shares a monthly calendar of academic and enrichment activities.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Provides K–8 dual language education with cultural and leadership focusOffers a rigorous, dual Spanish immersion academic program for girls in grades K–8, integrating cultural heritage and women's leadership to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and moral excellence in a technology-rich environment.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Supports student leadership and values development through school-wide initiativesImplements a school-wide program centered on the values of Fortitude, Leadership, Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect (F.L.A.I.R.), reinforced through daily data-driven enrichment periods and a student government program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.13M
Contributions & grants$536K8%
Program service revenue$6.14M86%
Investment income$455K6%
Other revenue$369
expenses
Total expenses$7.36M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$4.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.13M
Cash$15.51M
Investments$0
Liabilities$771K
Net assets$15.36M
Liquid reserves25.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Morris | Interim ED | 40 | $174K |
| Daniel Offermann | Asst. Principal | 40 | $131K |
| Jennifer Schuman | CAO/CFO | 40 | $120K |
| Deborah Breamfield | Counselor | 40 | $120K |
| Carole Watler | Asst. Principal | 40 | $119K |
| Curtis Redmon | Science Teacher | 40 | $115K |
| Raven Obas | Executive Dir. | 40 | $102K |
board members · 7
- Alexandra De Leon — Trustee
- Aurora Brice — Treasurer
- Carla Hodgson-Anderson — Trustee
- Cindy Truong — Vice Chair
- Dina Velez — Chair
- Millie Carrasquillo — Treasurer
- Victoria Rodriguez — Vice Chair
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- BGLIG Administration Partner — Administrative leadership team responsible for school operations and family communications
- New York Edge Partner — Partners with BGLIG to host a summer camp program for 5th graders at the school.
- New York Edge Partner — Provides after-school programming for middle school students.
- Office of School Health Government — Provides official immunization guidance and requirements for NYC schools.
- Zoom Video Conferencing Partner — Uses Zoom Video Conferencing for board meetings.
- partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to support family engagement at school events.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuous K–8 Academic Communitymethodology: continuous_educationBy maintaining a continuous K–8 educational environment, the school eliminates transitional stress and fosters long-term student stability, which supports sustained academic and socioemotional development.
- Culturally Responsive Dual Language Frameworkmethodology: culturally_responsive_educationBy integrating dual language instruction with cultural heritage and role models of successful women, the school fosters academic excellence, identity affirmation, and global leadership development in girls, because culturally meaningful education strengthens engagement and self-efficacy.
- F.L.A.I.R. Character Development Frameworkmethodology: character_developmentBy embedding the values of Fortitude, Leadership, Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect into academic and community activities, the school promotes consistent character development because a shared values framework guides behavior and strengthens school culture.
- Family-Centered Communication Approachmethodology: family_centered_communicationBy prioritizing communication and empathy in interactions with families, the school strengthens community well-being and resilience during disruptions, because inclusive family engagement enhances student support systems.
- Single-Sex Holistic Education Modelmethodology: single_sex_educationBy providing education in an all-girls environment, the school reduces social pressures and enhances academic focus, socioemotional development, and personal confidence, which together promote holistic student growth and leadership capacity.