CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS

Offers peer-to-peer sharing of teaching techniques, real-time electronic feedback from instructional coaches during lessons, and leadership development services including evaluation systems, promotion frameworks, training, and resilience planning. Supports partner schools in improving recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and systems for student referrals and mandated supports.

Integrates daily character education into school culture through dedicated classes led by deans, consistent behavior systems, and community-wide recognition of integrity, respect, self-discipline, and perseverance. Teachers model and teach conflict resolution, empathy, and accountability, while reinforcing safety and trust through fair disciplinary practices.

Offers monthly parent workshops to develop strategies for supporting scholars at home, with required attendance for parents of K–3 students. Posts weekly articles and resources to support families in remote and home-based learning environments.

Annually assesses and improves a comprehensive database of lesson plans, removes insensitive or exclusionary content, integrates diverse perspectives, and modifies curricula to include time for discussing current events. Provides teacher training focused on prevention and de-escalation strategies.

Revised recruiting practices and expanded partnerships with HBCUs and local colleges to increase racially and ethnically diverse teacher hires by 5% annually.

Provides one-on-one high school advising for scholars and families starting in 5th grade to support enrollment in competitive college-preparatory high schools, with a majority of graduates accepted to one of their top three choices.

Uses a virtual instructional model where lead teachers deliver grade-level instruction followed by small-group breakout sessions, supported by the proprietary Novus application that provides real-time analysis of student assessments. This system saves teachers 173 hours per year in data analysis and enables rapid, individualized educational responses.

Operates a network of four public, open-enrollment charter schools serving K–8 students in the South Bronx with a rigorous classical curriculum emphasizing Latin, art, music, debate, and fitness to prepare students for college-preparatory high schools. The network is the highest-performing free public charter school network in New York City and ranked top in New York State on 2023–2024 state tests.

Plans and conducts educational trips to locations such as Washington D.C., Boston, Canada, and Italy to enhance experiential learning and deepen academic engagement.

Implements network-wide initiatives to promote joy and community, including scholar incentives, school spirit days, and staff relationship-building opportunities.

Delivers tailored academic support through small-group instruction, an At-Risk Tutoring Program, mandatory state test tutoring for grades 3–8, and a 3-week Summer Academy for students who failed core subjects or state exams. Uses student performance data and tools like Novus to identify learning gaps and customize instruction during the school year.

Provides counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services to scholars, including those with individualized education plans (12% of students). Serves a large population of English Language Learners, all of whom achieve English proficiency by 4th grade according to NYSELAT standards.