We are building stronger, smarter, healthier communities. One school at a time.
In locations across New York City and beyond, we have transformed school buildings into true community hubs where problems are solved and obstacles to student success are eliminated. We have shown more than 20,000 kids and families the strength of their own communities and the power of togetherness. We have provided educators and staff the knowledge and skills to support students—and each other—as they cope with trauma and inequity.
We are preparing students to reach their full potential. In the classroom and in life.
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Our schools have higher rates of vulnerable students.
Yet, they are performing better than other schools.
COLLEGE READINESS
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ELA GROWTH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRESS
Elementary & Middle Schools
- Schools using our model
- All NYC district schools
And parents see positive changes in their children.
Parents report their children are:
*Comparison Group is the DOE’s methodology of comparing a random group of similar students in NYC based on student demographics, need and achievement.
Sources: 2018-19 DOE HS & EMS School Quality Reports for ELLs, Disabilities, Economic Need Index, and Temporary Housing; 2016-19 DOE EMS School Quality Reports for ELL Progress; 2016-19 NYC DOE ELA Test Scores for Students with Disabilities; 2016-19 DOE School Quality Snapshots for College Readiness; 2018-19 DOE HS School Quality Guide for Strong Family-Community Ties; Dataset excludes D75 schools & schools that joined UCS in 2017-18 and beyond.