What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0We offered member schools the opportunity to join virtual programming in the form of a three day conference and summer leadership institute.
What they call their work
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Coordinates national and regional programming for member schoolsOrganizes an annual national conference, summer leadership institutes, and virtual programming while developing a regional support structure to strengthen member school capacity and collaboration.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Extends learning time through expanded school days and yearsRequires member schools to implement extended school days and academic years to provide additional structured learning and enrichment opportunities for students, reinforcing academic rigor and student support.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Manages membership and network growthAdministers a formal membership process requiring schools to apply and demonstrate alignment with Core Beliefs, with probationary membership available for schools needing to meet standards; launched with 35 member schools in 2014 and currently supports a network of 51 schools educating over 4,000 students annually.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building support to member schoolsEmpowers member schools to support student development by providing tools, relationships, and opportunities for academic, personal, and professional growth, including job placement support and community engagement initiatives.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Provides quality, faith-based education to students from low-income familiesOffers academically rigorous, inclusive, and financially accessible education through member schools that serve students from underserved communities, ensuring programs are non-tuition-driven with typically only 5% of revenue derived from tuition.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supports graduate success through structured post-graduation programsRequires member schools to operate Graduate Support Programs that assist students in transitioning to the next level of education and track their long-term academic progress, contributing to a 2024 immediate post-secondary enrollment rate of 84%—22 percentage points above the national public school average.
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Who runs it
- Cameron Taylor — Board Chair
- Eric Clark — Officer
- James Smith — Officer
- Lina Permut — Officer
- Matt Fitzsimons — Officer
- Shalonda Neely — Officer
- Theresa Houghton — Officer
- Virgil Sheppard — Officer
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Partner — Member school posting middle school teaching and counseling positions through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Christian Brothers Network Partner — Established San Miguel Schools using the Nativity model.
- Community of St. James Partner — Member school posting teaching positions through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Cornelia Connelly Center Partner — Member school of the Nativity Miguel Coalition; associated with board member Shalonda Neeley-Gutierrez.
- Covenant School of Bridgeport Partner — Member school posting middle school teaching positions through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Cradles to Crayons Partner — Organization where board member Catherine Roosevelt McCluskey serves in a national development role.
- Episcopalian Association of Schools Partner — Established NativityMiguel-model schools in New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, and California.
- Esperanza Academy Partner — Member school posting a science teaching position through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Gesu School Partner — Member school posting teaching and support positions through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Hope Partnership for Education Partner — Member school of the Nativity Miguel Coalition; led by board member Virgil Sheppard.
- Imago Dei Middle School Partner — Member school of the Nativity Miguel Coalition; led by board member Cameron Taylor.
- Jesuits Partner — Founded the first NativityMiguel-model school, Nativity Mission Center, in 1971.
- LaSalle Academy Partner — Member school posting school support and graduate support positions through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Loyola Academy of St. Louis Partner — Member school of the Nativity Miguel Coalition; associated with board member Nicholas McDowell.
- Marquette University Partner — Institution where board member Gabriel Velez serves as associate professor and Faculty Director of the BLEST Hub.
- Member Schools Network — Network of 51 independent schools aligned with the Coalition's mission and educational model.
- Membership Committee Coalition — Committee responsible for reviewing membership applications and recommending schools for full or probationary membership.
- Mother Teresa Middle School Network — Member school in the NativityMiguel Coalition network
- NMC member schools Network — Network of schools that form the core of the organization's educational mission
- National Association of Episcopal Schools Partner — Endorses member schools that are Episcopal or adhere to Episcopal traditions, affirming their faith-based identity.
- Nativity Miguel Network Network — Member organization within a national network of schools serving under-resourced communities
- Nativity Prep Academy Partner — Member school posting a math and STEM teaching position through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Nativity Prep Rochester Partner — Member school of the Nativity Miguel Coalition; led by board member James Smith.
- NativityMiguel School of Scranton Partner — Member school of the Nativity Miguel Coalition; led by board member Ron Prislupski.
- NativityMiguel Schools Network — Member schools within the NativityMiguel Coalition network that implement faith-based, sustainable educational models and receive support, research, and programming coordination from the Coalition.
- New York Historical Society Funder — Employer of board member Freddy Taveras, who credits the Nativity model with shaping his life and career path.
- Saint Ignatius School Partner — Former NMC member school where board member Catherine Roosevelt McCluskey served as Vice President of Advancement.
- Sisters Academy of Baltimore Partner — Member school posting middle school teaching positions through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
- Sisters of the Holy Child Partner — Established NativityMiguel-model schools following the Nativity model.
- St. Ignatius Loyola Academy Partner — Member school posting full-time teaching positions in ELA, history, and science/math through the Nativity Miguel Coalition job board.
How they approach the work
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- Whole-Child, Faith-Based Education Model 146 orgsmethodology: whole_child_faith_based_educationBy delivering extended-day and extended-year education within a faith-based environment, the Coalition promotes holistic student development (academic, social, emotional, physical, moral, and spiritual), because integrating mind, body, and spirit strengthens both formation and long-term academic success.shared approach: Integrated Faith and Learning →
- Networked Coalition Model with Mission Alignment 60 orgsmethodology: networked_coalition_with_alignmentBy uniting member schools into a mission-aligned network, the Coalition increases collective impact and sustainability, because shared principles, codified theory of change, and alignment screening ensure fidelity while allowing local innovation through school autonomy.shared approach: Networked Learning and Advocacy →
- Long-Term Student and Alumni Support 10 orgsmethodology: long_term_alumni_supportBy providing sustained post-graduation and continuous post-secondary support, the Coalition enables long-term academic and personal success, because ongoing guidance strengthens alumni resilience and community contribution beyond the classroom.shared approach: Long-Term Developmental Relationships →
- Asset-Based, Family-Engaged Developmentmethodology: asset_based_family_engagedBy emphasizing the inherent strengths of individuals and communities and engaging families as active partners, the Coalition drives authentic learner growth, because recognizing student and family agency fosters ownership and deeper educational engagement.