How do you inspire a charter school in the heart of the Bronx to embark on a transformative journey from institutional to a scalable, now-recognized success story? Baby steps!
Equality Charter School(ECS), located in Co-Op City and Castle Hill communities in the Bronx, is one of the highest-performing charter schools in New York City. Founded in 2009 by Caitlin Franco, Equality Charter School serves all students, regardless of their prior academic performance or needs, including those who are under-performing or from families in need of more resources.
READ MORE +For the 2019-2020 school year, PlanetFab partnered with Equality Charter School, bringing a visionary approach that played a pivotal role in crafting and reshaping the school’s offerings and redefining its direction. Rather than conforming to conventional demographic expectations, we championed a new ethos characterized by uplifting change. We aimed to redefine the essence of “Equality” within “Equality Charter School,” challenging the notion that only privileged schools should embrace thoughtful and purposeful design.
This innovative design approach allowed us to transcend conventional limitations and infuse new life into Equality Charter School. It commenced with the creation of the manifesto, centered around meaningful “E” words, which culminated in the powerful mantra: “EMBRACE EXCELLENCE, ENCOURAGE EMPATHY, ENABLE EMPOWERMENT, ELEVATE EDUCATION.” This shift in perspective became the catalyst for a remarkable transformation, fostering an environment where every student, parent, colleague, and community member could genuinely experience the impact.
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