What they reported doing
- #1 primary $9.90MSCHOOL SUPPORT WORKS WITH OVER 1,580 SCHOOLS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY, SERVING OVER 835,000 STUDENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025. IN ADDITION TO FUNCTIONING AS A CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ("CMO") FOR ITS SEVEN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SCHOOLS THROUGH ITS AFFINITY GROUP AND CITYWIDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE NYCDOE. NEW VISIONS PROVIDES DIRECT, ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ITS CHARTER AND AFFINITY SCHOOLS THROUGH TWO CORE STRATEGIES: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COACHING ("CIC") AND STRATEGIC DATA CHECK-INS ("SDCS"). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES LEADERSHIP, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO ITS CHARTER SCHOOLS AND AFFINITY NETWORK AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ON COMPLIANCE AND LITERACY INTERVENTIONS FOR ITS CHARTER SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH MULTIPLE SUBGROUPS OF SCHOOLS IN ITS AFFINITY AND CHARTER NETWORKS ON GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE COLLEGE READINESS NETWORK FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, WHICH FOCUSES ON ESTABLISHING MODELS FOR ONE-TO-ONE CHECK-INS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS TO HELP KEEP STUDENTS ON-TRACK DURING NINTH GRADE; AND MULTIPLE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY ADVISING AND SUCCESS, INCLUDING THE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING MODEL THAT DEVELOPS STRATEGIES FOR CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY POSTSECONDARY ADVISING, AND THE COLLEGE ACCESS AND ACTION NETWORK, WHICH DEVELOPS THE CAPACITY OF COUNSELORS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS.
- #2 $7.26MTHE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ("C&I") DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELORS, AND LIBRARIANS AT VARIOUS STAGES THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS. NEW VISIONS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND LIBRARIANS WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO DO THEIR JOBS AS EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE. THE C&I DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING IN-SERVICE TEACHERS TO DEVELOP THEIR CONTENT AND PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, PRIMARILY BY DEVELOPING OR IDENTIFYING HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND PROVIDING ALIGNED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE INSTRUCTIONAL NETWORK FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, LAUNCHED IN THE SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22, SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF NYCDOE HIGH SCHOOLS TO ADOPT AND EFFECTIVELY USE A COMMON CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH FOR 9TH-GRADE ALGEBRA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS SCHOOL LIBRARIANS THROUGH THE ASTOR CAMPUS LIBRARIAN NETWORK ("CLN") PROGRAM.
What they call their work
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Provides capacity-building support to schools and educatorsWorks with educators and school leaders across New York City and nationally to implement systems-level changes, adopt high-quality instructional materials, and improve instructional coherence through professional learning, coaching, and tools. Supports over 71 public high schools in NYC and has provided support to over 550 district and school leaders in curriculum implementation.
- Provides continuous improvement and leadership coaching to schoolsDelivers one-to-one coaching to school principals and leadership teams to strengthen school systems, using Strategic Data Check-ins and continuous improvement frameworks. Provides direct support to charter and affinity schools across NYC.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships for postsecondary education and trainingFunds over $1.25 million in scholarships annually to support students pursuing postsecondary education or career training.
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Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
- Delivers direct instructional support and routinesProvides structured instructional routines in social studies, science, and cross-content foundational skills to develop students’ disciplinary and scientific reasoning. Includes routines such as TELLS/ASKS/SHOWS, Rumors, Domino Discover, and Think-Talk-Open Exchange.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Improves career and postsecondary pathway tools for studentsLeads enhancements to the New Visions Career Directory and develops online resources to support young adults in navigating non-college postsecondary pathways, including training programs, internships, and apprenticeships. Includes technical improvements and user experience redesign.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Offers mathematics curriculum implementation supportSupports schools in adopting and implementing 9th-grade algebra curriculum through the Instructional Network for School Improvement and provides curriculum-based instructional coaching for the Illustrative Mathematics® program, including data-informed instruction.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Operates data and school management toolsDevelops and operates digital tools such as The Portal and SYSDAAR to support student planning, school management, and data-informed decision-making. These tools provide actionable insights for school staff and support strategic check-ins with students.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive school support as a charter management organizationProvides direct support to seven charter high schools across all five boroughs of New York City, serving over 835,000 students system-wide through its network of over 1,580 schools.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Runs student career development and work-based learning programsOffers 5-week summer Career Academy programs and work-based learning opportunities where students engage with NYC employers, develop career readiness skills, and receive hands-on project experience presented to industry professionals. Includes a stipend of up to $1,000 upon completion of key milestones.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supports postsecondary access and career readiness for studentsOperates the Bridge to College Program, Purpose First Curriculum, and college enrollment guides to support student matriculation and postsecondary planning. Implements career exploration programs through work-based learning, career-connected instruction, early college credit, personalized advising, and financial literacy as part of the FutureReadyNYC initiative.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Supports school system functions and complianceProvides leadership, special education, multilingual learner, compliance, and literacy intervention supports to charter schools and affinity networks. Collaborates with the NYC Department of Education to develop district-level tools for understanding school performance and delivering targeted support.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARK C DUNETZ | PRESIDENT | 40 | $658K |
| BRADLEY GUNTON | VP OF SCHOOL SYSTEMS | 35 | $357K |
| JENNIE SOLER-MCINTOSH | VP OF COMMU ENGAGMT | 35 | $310K |
| JOSEPH POSNER | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE | 35 | $293K |
| KIRAN PUROHIT | VP OF CURRICULUM | 35 | $289K |
| JULIA DRUK | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT | 35 | $284K |
| EDGAR RODRIGUEZ | VP OF SCHOOL SUPPORT | 35 | $262K |
| NICOLE GIUNTA | CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $258K |
| CARLOS MENDOZA | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING | 35 | $251K |
| JEANNE ENG | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | 35 | $241K |
| KISIS CRUZ-PENALBA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $205K |
| CYNTHIA RIETSCHA | COO & CFO (THRU 4/30/24) | 35 | $126K |
- ALEX KATZ STARTED 225 — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH J LIEF — BOARD MEMBER
- BLAIR W EFFRON — CO-CHAIRMAN
- CARRIE BRADDOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- DR MEISHA PORTER — BOARD MEMBER
- DR SANDYE POITIER JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DR TARIKA BARRETT — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY L GINSBERG ESQ — CHAIRMAN
- IAN M COOK — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA CAPUTO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIELYS DIVANNE STARTED 225 — BOARD MEMBER
- MAXWELL YOUNG STARTED 724 — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER ORSZAG THROUGH 1024 — TREASURER
Who they work with
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on citywide partnerships, development of district-level tools, and joint programs including the Instructional Network for School Improvement.
- NYC Public Schools’ Core Curriculum Partner — Collaborates with NYC Public Schools’ Core Curriculum to support high school science instruction and curriculum implementation.
- NYC Solves Partner — Partnership to support teachers across New York City in shifting to a student-centered, problem-based approach to teaching mathematics.
- NYCPS Industry Commission Partner — Supports the NYCPS Industry Commission, a 135-member network of industry leaders, to align education with workforce needs and strengthen career-connected learning.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Collaborates with NYCDOE as an Affinity Organization to support public high schools within the district.
- New York City Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYCPS on the FutureReadyNYC initiative to expand career exploration opportunities for students.
- New York City employers Partner — Collaborates with leading New York City employers in the Career Academy and work-based learning programs.
- New York City schools Partner — Developed scalable instructional approaches through years of collaboration with schools across New York City.
- The Portal by New Visions Network — Student planning and school management tool developed and operated by New Visions to support schools and partners.
- Workforce Professionals Training Institute Partner — Co-leads systems coordination work through the Quality and Standards Committee and Advisory Committee for the Pathway Gap Project.
- city agencies Government — Partners with city agencies to support public school education initiatives.
- communityengagement@newvisions.org Partner — Contact point for the Postsecondary Team at New Visions for Public Schools.
- educators Partner — Collaborates with educators to innovate and improve student outcomes.
- philanthropic organizations Funder — Works with philanthropic organizations to fund and support educational programs.
- public schools Partner — Collaborates with public schools to deliver educational resources and support.
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.
- Co-Designed Systems Change for Youth Pathwaysmethodology: co_designBy using cross-sector, co-designed collaboration among public agencies, educators, employers, and young people, the organization builds durable systems that close gaps in postsecondary and workforce navigation, because inclusive design that centers frontline experience leads to more equitable, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
- Data-Driven Continuous Improvement Cyclemethodology: data_driven_decision_makingBy equipping educators with structured data review protocols, coaching, and decision-making tools, the organization enables schools to respond effectively to student academic and social needs, because regular, evidence-informed reflection and planning increase educator agency and lead to more targeted, timely interventions.
- Instructional Coherence Through High-Quality Materials and Professional Learningmethodology: instructional_coherenceBy supporting the adoption of standards-aligned, high-quality instructional materials and coupling them with curriculum-embedded coaching and professional learning, the organization improves classroom instruction and student learning, because coherent systems—where curriculum, teaching, leadership, and data use align—enable sustainable, system-wide instructional improvement.
- Work-Based Learning Ecosystem Modelmethodology: work-based_learningBy integrating scalable work-based learning experiences—such as paid work placements, employer partnerships, and career-connected instruction—into public education, the organization improves student career readiness and access to high-growth industries, because sustained exposure to real-world workplaces builds skills, motivation, and navigational capacity that traditional schooling alone does not provide.