Mar
03
2021
KIPP NYC teacher creates COVID curriculum
In The Press
A Zoom class is sharing information about COVID-19 and vaccines for Bronx students at KIPP NYC College Prep High School. Science teacher Michael Becker developed a curriculum for his environmental science class to learn more about the vaccine and the ...
Mar
01
2021
International Leadership Charter High School launches vaccination campaign
In The Press
International Leadership Charter High School launches vaccination campaign to encourage all members of the community to get shots in the arm. Watch the video on the school’s website.
Feb
16
2021
‘More Great Seats for Kids’ Newsletter: Future of Schooling
In The Press, Institute News
Dear School Leader, Eleven challenging months. Those glimmers of hope and optimism we’ve been looking for? We see them. Vaccination eligibility is expanding, cases are dropping, and more school buildings are on the cusp of reopening in NYC. While there ...
Jan
21
2021
Buffalo United Charter School Takes Part in “If You Give a Child a Book Campaign”
In The Press
Students receive books from the If You Give a Child a Book Campaign. Your generosity raised $12,000, giving over 2,000 books to students at United Charter School. Mel is live at Buffalo United Charter School with meteorologist Michelle McLeod. Today is ...
Dec
02
2020
How Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School in Rochester continues engaging students amid pandemic
In The Press
At Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School, the hallways are clear and the classrooms are empty, but the teaching goes on. Since mid-November, the school switched to fully remote as COVID-19 numbers rose. “So right now our students are home, learning ...
Aug
26
2020
Finn Academy charter school among schools offering big plus for parents: in person learning
In The Press
“We did a survey of our families. Most of them preferred a five-day, in-school model,” said Renee Sutton, chair of the Finn Academy board of trustees. “Instead of 19 students per classroom, class size, especially for younger groups, will ...