Our Work
We partner with district leaders and school leaders to…
Build community in their schools and classrooms
Strengthen students’ social and emotional skills
Increase equity through courageous conversations on race
Our Approach
Together with educators, we create joyful, productive, and equitable schools by weaving together three approaches:
Young people and adults learn and practice skills to help them do well in school and in life.
Young people stay connected through processes that foster a caring and equitable school community.
School staff increase their cultural competency and ensure that school systems and structures elevate every child.
What does equitable public education look like?
Watch our brand new video to learn about how we work to center equity, joy and justice every step of the way.
I can't thank you enough for all the resources, support, and encouragement! This program is breathing new life and meaning into my teaching. It is bringing new conversations into our teaching lives and friendships.
Y. Gray, Robert F. Wagner School, Manhattan
The impact of this work is apparent in our data, including our academic performance and surveys of teachers, students, and parents, which show how much trust there is between students and staff. Suspensions are now a rarity in our school. We don’t need suspensions to sustain student engagement and respect.
Patrick Burns, Principal, MS 217, Queens
The circle helps me connect with the students and the school and the staff. My favorite moment is when everyone comes together, becomes a family…and just shares.
Fredy, 12th grade student, Green School, Brooklyn
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What's New?
Fresh TeachableMoment lessons, readings & announcements
TeachableMoment
June 14, 2023
Student unions have successfully taken on issues ranging from student bus passes to assault weapons bans. What are they?
TeachableMoment
June 8, 2023
Students learn about Juneteenth, share family histories, and explore resources on the holiday and current efforts to erase aspects of American history and the role of Black people in it.
News
May 30, 2023
Some people believe that students with disabilities can’t participate in community-building circles. These students prove them wrong.
TeachableMoment
May 14, 2023
Students learn about and discuss why child labor violations are growing in the U.S. today, how people successfully fought child labor in the past, and what can be done about it today.