Achievement
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
A Track Record of Measurable Impact
Two decades of leadership translated into real, documented outcomes — from graduation rate gains to district-wide equity reform. Explore the results below.
BY THE NUMBERS
Results That Speak for Themselves
84%
Graduation Rate Achieved
Up from 70% through targeted leadership strategy
22%
Increase in ELA Proficiency
For multilingual learners district-wide
74,000+
Staff Trained
In implicit bias & culturally responsive practices
10
Districts Partnered
On data-driven equity coaching initiatives
THE DETAILS
Explore Our Impact, Area by Area
Click into each area below for the full story behind the numbers.
- Successfully partnered with Hunter College to acquire a multimillion-dollar grant from New York Trust, enabling the establishment of an intensive early childhood literacy intervention program that propelled State scores by 18%.
- Implicit Bias Awareness Workshops facilitated for approximately 74,000 staff members.
- Change Agent Academy – over 800 staff completed a 4-month course offering that fosters critical thinking about race and promoting transformative practices.
- Root Cause Analysis coaching with 10 districts to address disproportionality data; over classification of students classified with an IEP, Discipline infractions and Gifted and Talented acceptance.
- Critically Conscious Educators Rising (CCER) – Professional learning to over 2,000 educators who are committed to equity, justice, and healing in education for racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse students, and students with disabilities. (understanding)
- CRSE Partnerships supported districts with an average 2% increase in attendance, 12% decrease in chronic absenteeism, and an increased awareness with Special Education Compliance
- Student Survey indicated a 10% increase in student belonging.
- Orchestrated strategies that elevated graduation rates from 70% to 84%, significantly impacting student success.
- Led initiatives that resulted in a remarkable 22% increase in New York State ELA scores and a 20% increase in mathematics scores within the district.
- Utilized curricular enhancements, including Columbia University’s Teachers College Readers and Writers Project and Harvard University’s Advanced Literacies research, to narrow the achievement gap for multilingual learners by increasing literacy proficiency by over 20%.
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing broadband accessibility for students through multi-million-dollar grants and strategic partnerships with Apple and Verizon.
- Spearheaded efforts to enrich science curricula and expose students to hands-on learning experiences, including hydroponics and rooftop gardens. Leveraged the Hudson River to educate students about oyster preservation and local ecosystems.
- Collaborated with Dr. Mark Brackett, Director of Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence, to develop teacher pedagogy and enhance school leader capacity around social-emotional learning using innovative strategies.
- Established several special education inclusion programs throughout the district and expanded dual language NEST programs, fostering inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student populations.
- Provided school leaders with implicit bias and culturally responsive training, resulting in a substantial reduction in suspensions and improved achievement for all students.
- Significant Growth in Statewide Assessment Results (NJASK):
- Grade 3 Language Arts: Achieved a remarkable increase from 38% to 63% over the past 4 years, representing a gain of +25 points.
- Grade 3 Mathematics: Spearheaded growth from 45% to 83% over the same period, an impressive +38 points increase.
- Grade 4 Language Arts: Achieved a substantial gain from 45% to 70%, marking a +59 points improvement.
- Grade 4 Mathematics: Led the way to a remarkable increase from 66% to 90%, demonstrating a noteworthy +76 points gain.
- Grade 4 Science: Achieved a substantial improvement, increasing from 92% to 88%, representing a +30 points gain.
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THE DETAILS
Explore Our Impact, Area by Area
Ten areas. Two decades of leadership. Click into any area to see the full story behind the numbers.
- Successfully partnered with Hunter College to acquire a multimillion-dollar grant from New York Trust, enabling the establishment of an intensive early childhood literacy intervention program that propelled State scores by 18%.
- Implicit Bias Awareness Workshops facilitated for approximately 74,000 staff members.
- Change Agent Academy – over 800 staff completed a 4-month course offering that fosters critical thinking about race and promoting transformative practices.
- Root Cause Analysis coaching with 10 districts to address disproportionality data; over classification of students classified with an IEP, Discipline infractions and Gifted and Talented acceptance.
- Critically Conscious Educators Rising (CCER) – Professional learning to over 2,000 educators who are committed to equity, justice, and healing in education for racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse students, and students with disabilities. (understanding)
- CRSE Partnerships supported districts with an average 2% increase in attendance, 12% decrease in chronic absenteeism, and an increased awareness with Special Education Compliance
- Student Survey indicated a 10% increase in student belonging.
- Orchestrated strategies that elevated graduation rates from 70% to 84%, significantly impacting student success.
- Led initiatives that resulted in a remarkable 22% increase in New York State ELA scores and a 20% increase in mathematics scores within the district.
- Utilized curricular enhancements, including Columbia University’s Teachers College Readers and Writers Project and Harvard University’s Advanced Literacies research, to narrow the achievement gap for multilingual learners by increasing literacy proficiency by over 20%.
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing broadband accessibility for students through multi-million-dollar grants and strategic partnerships with Apple and Verizon.
- Spearheaded efforts to enrich science curricula and expose students to hands-on learning experiences, including hydroponics and rooftop gardens. Leveraged the Hudson River to educate students about oyster preservation and local ecosystems.
- Collaborated with Dr. Mark Brackett, Director of Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence, to develop teacher pedagogy and enhance school leader capacity around social-emotional learning using innovative strategies.
- Established several special education inclusion programs throughout the district and expanded dual language NEST programs, fostering inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student populations.
- Provided school leaders with implicit bias and culturally responsive training, resulting in a substantial reduction in suspensions and improved achievement for all students.
- Significant Growth in Statewide Assessment Results (NJASK):
- Grade 3 Language Arts: Achieved a remarkable increase from 38% to 63% over the past 4 years, representing a gain of +25 points.
- Grade 3 Mathematics: Spearheaded growth from 45% to 83% over the same period, an impressive +38 points increase.
- Grade 4 Language Arts: Achieved a substantial gain from 45% to 70%, marking a +59 points improvement.
- Grade 4 Mathematics: Led the way to a remarkable increase from 66% to 90%, demonstrating a noteworthy +76 points gain.
- Grade 4 Science: Achieved a substantial improvement, increasing from 92% to 88%, representing a +30 points gain.
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