Elèv lekòl primè Uncommon Kings yo te resevwa pi bèl sipriz la jodi a! Ikòn mizik ak otè Lizzo te vini li epi bay nouvo liv ilistre li a pou timoun, "Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin'," pou enspire yon nouvo jenerasyon mizisyen! Nou te tèlman kontan pou nou te resevwa li. Pou plis enfòmasyon sou istwa sa a, vizite CBS New York.
We welcomed home Roxbury Prep alumna and Seattle Storm player Taina Mair to celebrate her incredible journey from Roxbury Prep to the WNBA! State Rep. Chris Worrell honored Taina with a State House citation and the 5th Suffolk Award, while City Councilor Brian Worrell officially proclaimed September 4th as Taina Mair Day in Boston! We’re … Kontinye
Uncommon Schools was featured on today’s episode of The Daily, the flagship New York Times podcast. Following our previous front-page profile in the Times, this deep dive focuses on the evolving role of AI in the classroom, highlighting our exceptional teachers and centering the voices of our brilliant students. The podcast features Uncommon Schools North Star … Kontinye
History teacher Scott Kern says AI tools are transforming how students write and think about history.
Kenbe Newark Chaud: Chapit Konte Essex nan The Links ak North Star Academy distribye dè milye de gan ivè!
Congratulations to Karim Ahmad of North Star Downtown Middle School, who captured first place in the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition!
What a full circle moment! Our former student Keana Courtois, has joined the Rochester Prep halls once again…but this time as Jay Street’s Principal! Watch her story on Spectrum News!
Rochester Prep Jay Campus Elementary dedicated its library in memory of Jaimie Magee Lesnick, a beloved 4th-grade teacher who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2020. Thanks to her family’s nonprofit, Jaimie’s Bridge, the new library space celebrates her love of learning and ensures her impact continues for generations to come. The organization also provides … Kontinye
North Star Academy parents learning English celebrated graduation, honoring a powerful journey of resilience, growth, and new beginnings.
North Star Academy seniors, joined by their families and underclassmen, proudly announce their college choices. The Class of 2025 has earned an impressive $9.8 million in full scholarships and grants to top colleges. The excitement evident as seniors danced up to the stage, jumped up and down and shouted in the microphone the names of … Kontinye
At North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School, seniors in Michael Taubman’s class are diving into how AI could shape their future careers. Through The Summit, a 10-week AI course developed with Stanford University, students explore career pathways while gaining firsthand experience with emerging technologies. Taubman’s goal: to equip students with agency over AI, empowering … Kontinye
New York City Uncommon Schools te genyen plis resipyan Bous QuestBridge Match nan istwa li, ak 17 elèv ki te jwenn bous konplè pou kèk nan kolèj ak inivèsite ki pi prestijye nan peyi a. Pou li tout istwa a, vizite Brooklyn Paper.
Ahead of Newark’s school board election, 150 North Star Academy students registered to vote, the first time 16- and 17-year-olds can participate. Senior Jibola Omotoyinbo described her new right to vote as a feeling of “adulthood and freedom.” The three winning candidates will join the nine-member board responsible for policies affecting 36,000 students across 64 … Kontinye
Li sou ekip baskètbòl fi nou an ki genyen ak antrenè fi tout zetwal la nan atik sa a nan Brooklyn Eagle! Ann ale, UCHS Sabers!
Stanford Digital Education debuted a new project at North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School: a 10-week AI curriculum combining Stanford and Google lesson plans. About 90 students participated in the program, led by Mike Taubman. He emphasized that a key objective of the SDE lessons is to draw students’ attention to the difficult issues … Kontinye
Eleven North Star Academy seniors have secured full-ride scholarships to prestigious institutions! These students were selected through the QuestBridge National College Match, a highly competitive program connecting high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges. Chosen from a pool of more than 25,500 applicants, they are among just 2,627 finalists nationwide. To read the full story visit … Kontinye
At North Star Academy’s Liberty Elementary, a student-led newscast on Zoom airs schoolwide, spotlighting diverse cultures and identities. Leading the initiative, third-grade teacher Nia Freeman empowers her students to explore and celebrate difference through delivering the news. “Everyone should have a chance to see their reflection and feel represented,” Freeman said, “while also looking outward … Kontinye
North Star Academy enrolled 90% of its 2024 graduates in two- or four-year colleges, earning over $5 million in grants and scholarships. Its college counseling model includes early family meetings, weekly seminars, strong Early Decision advising, and alumni support to ensure students persist “to and through” college. North Star’s college completion rate is more than … Kontinye
Nan jou eleksyon an, pwofesè Uncommon Excellence Girls yo ap pwofite okazyon an pou anseye elèv yo sou enpòtans vote epi sèvi ak nominasyon Kamala Harris la pou bay elèv yo fòs pou yo santi yo enspire pou vin lidè, pou pote chanjman, epi pou reve gwo! "Si li ka fè l, mwen ka fè l tou," se sa yon elèv te di. Gade videyo ki anba a … Kontinye
Our wonderful 4th graders from North Star Academy -Liberty Elementary School show off their broadcast news skills in their weekly news show! Our teacher, Nia Freeman, helps her students prepare their newscast and covers topics such as Latinx Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Black History Month, and sometimes even the weather! Read more about this … Kontinye
We are so excited to be featured on the Boston Herald as one of the organizations helping to revitalize the Newmarket area. Our new Roxbury Prep school to open in the fall of 2025 will be home to over 800 students from our current Mission Hill, Hyde Park and Nubian Square campuses! Read more on … Kontinye
Fifty-four percent of North Star Academy’s third graders met grade-level expectations in reading, more than double the district average. How does North Star achieve this high degree of literacy among an at-risk population and sustain it? Julia Worrell, North Star’s K-12 Chief Academic Officer, credits the success to a highly energized, well-prepared team of teachers … Kontinye
Rochester Prep High School students welcomed a special guest during their AP Calculus Class! Clayton Turner, Acting Associate Administrator for the Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA and RIT alum spoke and took questions from students about his 30-year tenure and leadership at NASA. The students were over the moon! Read more about this story … Kontinye
Last year, every Camden Prep graduate was accepted to at least one four-year college, with an average of six acceptances. Read more about how our college counseling program is making a difference with our students in NJ Education Report.
Uncommon Schools’ North Star Academy Washington Park High School award-winning debate team shared their insights with NBC New York on how the presidential candidates performed in the debate! Take a minute to watch and listen to what our future leaders have to say! Read more about this story on NBC New York.
Misyon nou se pa sèlman pou ede elèv nou yo antre nan kolèj epi fini l, men tou pou enspire ak fòme pwofesè nou yo pou lavni! Ete sa a, pwofesè ki soti toupatou nan peyi a te vini anseye elèv nou yo nan New York City ak Newark! Aprann plis sou Pwogram Fèlyasyon Ansèyman Ete nou an nan atik sa a pa Pat Battle nan NBC New York! W ap tande … Kontinye
Families joined us to learn more about our Kindergarten programs at North Star Academy West Side Elementary School! At North Star Academy your child will receive the personalized support they need to succeed from the moment they step foot into our schools. Our principal Keila Fernandez explains how in the article linked below. Read the … Kontinye
By Jessie Gómez Teachers like Lina Zapata at North Star Academy Washington Park High School are why students thrive at Uncommon Schools. She decided to become the teacher that she needed as a child and support every student on their path to college and beyond. Read the full article at Chalkbeat.
We are elated to celebrate our inaugural Camden Prep High School Class of 2024! We have 14 students headed to college without any out-of-pocket costs and our class receives more than 70 college acceptances. The sky is the limit for this founding class. Read more about some of the students in our inaugural class. Read … Kontinye
Jermaine, yon paran nan North Star Academy, ak Shadae, yon paran nan Uncommon Schools NYC, te envite patisipe nan yon panèl NBCNews NOW pou pale sou fason pou elve timoun nan epòk dijital la! Pran yon ti moman pou gade reyinyon enfòmatif sa a, espesyalman si ou vle aprann kijan pou pale ak adolesan ou … Kontinye
Roxbury Prep students celebrates the Senior Class of 2024! Many students were awarded scholarships to top colleges and will be graduating in 4 years with no college debt! WBZ captures the joy and accomplishment of our students and their families on this special day! Read the full article at CBS News Boston.
Rochester Prep High School Class of 2024 celebrated their Senior Signing Day! There is nothing more joyous than watching students announce their college decision to a room full of family, friends, and middle school students. Over half of the class will be attending college in the fall debt-free! Read more about this event at WHAM 13.
BY HALENA SEPULVEDA Uncommon School’s Eye-to-Eye program at Rochester Prep brings together neurodiverse high school mentors and middle school students that share similar unique talents and educational experiences. The program creates a community that goes beyond tolerance to celebrate the unique differences of each student. Read the full article at Spectrum News.
For North Star Academy Washington Park High School students David and Justin the hard work has paid off! They are both headed to top colleges like University of Chicago and Amherst College with a full scholarship come fall. They both credit their perseverance through high school, and the support they received from the North Star … Kontinye
David and Justin from North Star Academy Washington Park High School already know they are headed to University of Chicago and Amherst College with full ride scholarships. These students are recipients of the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship which provides scholarships through a college match program to attend some of the nation’s most competitive colleges. This year … Kontinye
Nou tèlman fyè de elèv Lekòl Primè Williamsburg nou yo ki amelyore an mwayèn de nivo lekti depi kòmansman ane lekòl la e ki sou bon chemen pou yo atenn objektif kat nivo lekti anvan fen ane a! Pran kèk minit pou w li kijan elèv yo, pèsonèl la ak fanmi yo te selebre sa … Kontinye
Check out as our Camden Prep High School NFI Interns reflect on their experience interning at NFI Industries and how it has prepared them to, through, and beyond college. “I feel so fortunate to have the chance to get this experience at a young age, because many people don’t get that kind of opportunity.” Read … Kontinye
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