“We believe that they can all achieve at high rates. So I wanted to take that chance to be on the right side of history.”⠀ ⠀ In 2014, Uncommon undertook its first turnaround effort with North Star Academy Alexander Street Elementary School. Three years later, Alexander Street Elementary is “the little charter school that could.”⠀ ⠀ Our students’ results are clear: strong district-charter collaboration helps all students achieve. We’re so proud of our partnership with Newark Public Schools and the difference it’s made for students at Alexander Street and across Newark.⠀ ⠀ Read more via The 74: http://bit.ly/2zXqIQ8 (link in profile ☝️)