United Community Schools in the News
PS65Q Opens its Sensory Room for Students
NY1, Jan 22, 2024
Step aboard the BioBus – the Bronx’s science lab on wheels for students
News 12, May 10, 2023
Editorial: Expanding What Works: United Community Schools
City & State New York, March 9, 2023
One Principal had to get creative to motivate students to attend school
CNN, November 29, 2022
Use Federal Funds to Help School Districts
Times Union, May 2022
Karen Alford named a 2022 Exceptional Woman Leader
New York Beacon, April 13, 2022
11,000 books given away at ‘Magic of Storytelling’ event in Chinatown
ABC7 News, March 19, 2022
New 6-month pilot program launches between UCS and Clean Rite Center
Bronx Times, February 1, 2022
Editorial: New York Needs More Community Schools
City & State New York, February 1, 2022
New York students face anxiety and fear as they continue to navigate pandemic schooling
City & State New York, January 25, 2022
P.S. 59 students greeted by dancing teachers, superheroes on first day of school
News 12, September 13, 2021
The Search for a Cure: Vaccines at Bronx Writing Academy
News 12, June 4, 2021
United Community Schools helps bring a free vaccination event to some New York City public schools.
Eyewitness News, June 4, 2021
Renewed Focus on Vaccinating Young People
NBC4 News, June 4, 2021
Vacunación en las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Nueva York
Telemundo, June 4, 2021
Pre-Vacation Vaccinations at Bronx Writing Academy
Spectrum News NY1, June 4, 2021
The importance of community schools and the impact of community school directors
NYCITY NewsService, November 18, 2020
United Community Schools staff helps students tackle tough conversations about race and violence
Chalkbeat, May 31, 2020
United Community Schools is transforming Albany schools into community hubs
Times Union, December 16, 2019
P.S. 18 School Based Health & Vision Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
BronxNet, October 7, 2019
Kids Go Wild When They’re Surprised With Backpacks
Inside Edition, September 29, 2019
Brooklyn Students Learn From Professionals for Career Day
Spectrum News NY1, June 13, 2019
Van Cortlandt Park Becomes Outdoor Classroom as Students Examine Pond Water
New 12, May 14, 2019
Participatory Budgeting Expands To Brooklyn Students
Spectrum News NY1, March 21, 2019
United Community Schools social worker honored by local leaders, educators and students
News 12, March 21, 2019
“Since Albany’s community schools program launched two years ago, attendance is up, disciplinary referrals are down, and parents are more involved.”
Times Union, December 16, 2019
NYC Community Learning Schools Initiative in the News (former name)
Editorial: Building Health Centers Where Children Need Them Most
City & State New York, June 19, 2018
NYC Community Learning Schools Initiative tackles absenteeism
UFT News Story, September 30, 2015
NYC Community Learning Schools initiative awarded $1.5M grant
Bronx Times, June 2, 2014