In a recent New York Times op-ed, Patrick Rametti, Senior Director of College Access and Success at Uncommon School, responded to critiques of early decision admissions, explaining why this pathway has become a powerful equalizer for students from low-income families. Daniel Currell argues that early decision is a racket that must be shut down, but for … Kontinye
Eighteen of our seniors have earned full rides to college as QuestBridge Match Scholarship recipients! This prestigious program for high-achieving seniors from economically disadvantaged backgrounds covers all costs, including tuition, housing, meals, books, and travel, at some of the nation’s most selective colleges. Our results are 14 times higher than what you’d expect based on … Kontinye
You want to see what is possible when educators believe in students and propel them to greatness? Watch this story featuring thirteen Uncommon’s Roxbury Prep High School students who are headed to top colleges in the fall with less than $2,000 in tuition debt. Six of them have earned prestigious national scholarships with full rides … Kontinye
October 23, 2023 | By: Halena Sepulveda at Spectrum News 1 According to the Nation’s Report Card, 33% of fourth-grade students performed at or above proficiency levels in 2022, which was 2% less compared to 2019. “Post-pandemic we’ve really figured out that we need to target exactly what our kids need and our curriculum has … Kontinye
In December, the Roxbury Prep’s Parent Partners for Advocacy brought together roughly 50 volunteers from the community to assemble and distribute food baskets to more than 160 school families. Read this story as it originally appeared on January 31, 2023 in Boston Business Journal (Subscription may be required.) The parent partners at Roxbury Prep, a … Kontinye
Shradha Patel | Dec 21, 2022 For college students considering the profession, there’s no substitute for hands-on experience. And for administrators looking to find dedicated new talent, it’s more important than ever that they proactively offer opportunities for college students to get a feel for teaching. This commitment to engaging would-be teachers has been a … Kontinye
By Ronald L. Zarrella In this Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Op-Ed, Ronald L. Zarrella discusses how a partnership between the Rochester Institute of Technology and Rochester Prep is helping students experience the rigors of academia, learn exactly what it takes to be successful in college, and discover fields of study that they may not have … Kontinye
Pa Brett Peiser Nan atik sa a ki parèt nan New York Daily News, ko-PDG Uncommon Schools la, Brett Peiser, rekonèt jan dezas de dènye ane edmi sa yo te ye pou pwofesè yo, men li konnen tou elèv yo ak fanmi yo bezwen pwofesè yo kounye a plis pase tout tan. Li atik sa a jan li te parèt orijinalman nan New York Daily News nan dat 17 Oktòb 2022 … Kontinye
By Eddie Washington There are very few things common about Julie Jackson. For starters, she is the first Black Co-Chief Executive Officer for Uncommon Schools in its 25-year history. Jackson has been in education for nearly 30 years. Her experience started in the classroom as a Teach For America core member in 1994. Since then, … Kontinye
By: Anna Lamb The new campus will serve students in grades 9-12 and combine student populations who are currently taking classes in two different buildings in Hyde Park and Roxbury. The new site will be accessible via four bus lines and a commuter rail, and will include a full-sized gymnasium, cafeteria, performing arts spaces, and … Kontinye
On March 14th, middle school students at Roxbury Prep celebrate Pi Day with pie! Students who could recite the most digits of Pi got to throw Pi in their teachers’ faces! “I think it’s a fun celebration of the things that they’re learning and a moment of collective joy,” Principal Tim O’Leary said. “If we’re … Kontinye
We are thrilled to announce that Uncommon has been awarded a highly competitive $4 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The EIR grants support “local efforts to develop, implement, and take to scale entrepreneurial and evidence-based projects that have the potential to improve academic achievement for underserved students.” … Kontinye
Juliana Worrell, Chief Schools Officer K-8 and co-author of Great Habits, Great Readers, was a recent guest on the Karen Hunter Show to discuss how teaching phonics can close literacy gaps, and how schools and school leaders can close learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the full interview: The Karen Hunter Show … Kontinye
Juliana Worrell, Chief Schools Officer K-8 and co-author of Great Habits, Great Readers, recently appeared on Black News Channel (BNC) to discuss reading education and why phonics-based instruction is crucial. According to Worrell, “When we think about what are the best practices, we have to get back to the neuroscience, we have to get back … Kontinye
Juliana Worrell, Chief Schools Officer K-8, recently contributed to The 74 Million and responded to NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks’ recent comments on reading education. To build a foundation for developing strong readers, Worrell shared three important recommendations: Basing reading instruction on the science Providing teachers support and training Equipping students with complex and … Kontinye
Haitian Creole 
English 
Arabic 
Chinese 
French 
Portuguese 
Spanish