testimonials
“I choose to work in the charter sector because I value the choices we’re able to offer–not only to students and families, but to educators, too. If something isn’t working, we’re able to be creative and innovative in how we go about fixing it. Teachers can collaborate and work together to figure out what works best for the school as a whole.”
Shannon-Re Ismael, Principal, Central Queens Academy II
“At our charter school we have an intimate, small community – everyone can bring their talents together to collaborate effectively and efficiently for the betterment and success of all students.”
Jada Pickett, Director of Student Support, New World Prep Charter School
“I love the leadership model at our charter school – it allows us so much time to coach our teachers. We’re in classrooms every single day. We have one-on-one coaching meetings with our teachers every week. It allows us the opportunity to support and develop their skills so they can best educate their students.”
Megan Freeman, Principal, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
“The teachers want you to succeed, and they want to help you learn.”
Raziah, Sixth Grader, Launch Charter School
“Working at a charter school is very fulfilling…most of them are smaller and have a community, family-like atmosphere. I’ve been here for 15 years.”
Renee, Elementary and Middle School Teacher, FLACS
“We’re able to pilot innovative ideas, which makes things a lot easier for us as educators.”
Martha, Director of Multilingual Learning, Neighborhood Charter School
“In a charter school, I have the freedom to give my teachers whatever it takes to support them in being their best.”
Crystal, Principal, Ascend Charter School
“Everything is done in service of the kids and their families. That’s always the number one priority.”
Mitch, Art Teacher, Vertex Academies
“I truly enjoy working at a charter school because of the resources…I’ve always been equipped with everything I need.”
Laverne, Second Grade Teacher, Heketi Community Charter School
“What stuck out to me about the school from the beginning was that the staff was always just so, so caring and so involved.”
Brisa, Alum & Current Employee, Coney Island Prep High School
“I love the quality of teaching. We’re all committed to using our talents and our resources to bring the best education to our students.”
Priscilla, Sixth Grade Teacher, KIPP
Charter Voices
“Students in New York City deserve to have choices—about their education and about the lives they want to lead. Working in charter schools allows me to offer them those choices, which is why I love what I do.”
Nicole Kone, Executive Director, Valence College Prep Charter School
“When we got a charter law, we were allowed to really rethink education… and to create schools that meet the needs of our communities.”
Geoffery Canada, President, Harlem Children’s Zone
“We have a lot of community involvement here. When decisions are made, they’re made with a lot of knowledge about who our kids are, what our kids need.”
Stacey Gautier, Principal, Renaissance Charter School
“We had the opportunity to create a unique experience for students, a curated space where they have a lot of autonomy and ownership over their learning. Being a charter school allows us to do what is best for our students every day.”
Shannon-Re Ismael, Principal, Central Queens Academy II
“We’re with our students from when they enter our school for the rest of their lives. When they leave us, whether that be for high school, college, or the workforce, they know they can always come back for support, for advice, just to talk. We are definitely a family.”
Daniel Eden, Senior Director of Operations, School in the Square Charter School
Families are encouraged to visit and explore NYC charter schools. Our Open House Calendar helps you find recruitment events in your area and by grade level.
Families are encouraged to visit and explore NYC charter schools. Our Open House Calendar helps you find recruitment events in your area and by grade level.
Get the Facts
We aggregate data and provide analysis for individual schools as well as the sector as a whole.
Our fact sheets dispel myths and correct misinformation about NYC charter schools.
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