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A community garden in the Bronx has served as an oasis for children to learn about their environment, but now it needs volunteers and support.

Girls Prep Scholars Hawa Diallo talks International Day of the Girl

As the nation looks ahead towards the fall and with the delta variant swirling, fears abound about yet another disrupted schoolyear. Parents and caregivers are understandably concerned about safety, educators and leaders everywhere have a herculean task of supporting students as the pandemic continues, and the socio-emotional needs for children nationwide have never been greater.

In the lead up to the Global Forum on Girls’ Education® III (June 27-29, 2022), we will explore the many ways in which girls can impact their schools, local communities, and the world. Among these is the rise of girls as impactful social activists.

Some local schools are now trying to teach the community a lesson about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

A group of high-performing public charter schools from across the Bronx launched a new campaign Wednesday to encourage educators, school staff and community members to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Janelle Bradshaw, Chief Executive Officer of Public Prep, and Tamara Albury, Principal of the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Fort Worth, recently discussed during an episode of PEP Talks: Podcast on Educational Possibilities how to develop leadership skills and self-esteem in girls, and in particular in girls of color. The following are excerpts from their conversation. You can listen to the full interview here.

COVID-19 is forcing young children to cope with stress, loss, and anxiety about everything from in-person school to pandemic-friendly playground practices — and most parents say they’re worried about their children’s social and emotional health.

OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the CEO of Public Prep, Janelle Bradshaw, and Pediatrics Intensivist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Dr. Denise Nuñez discussing the charter school is partnering up with SOMOS Community Care to raise vaccine awareness in the community.

In March, Bronx public charter schools hosted bilingual virtual forums with medical experts from SOMOS Community Care aimed at dispelling myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and encouraged families to get it when eligible.

I am deeply saddened for my family, friends, colleagues and community members who have contracted COVID-19, battled the virus, and lost loved ones since March 2020. I know that many of us share our passion and commitment to equity and our dismay by the low numbers of vaccine distribution and participation in our communities. On January 11th, I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Department of Education must begin administering COVID-19 tests in charter schools, a court ruled Friday.

The 2021 Educating Girls Symposium, Building Inclusive, Anti-Racist School Communities, will take place virtually on Tuesday, February 2, and Wednesday, February 3. NCGS is proud to partner with the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) on this event.

As rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Manhattan high school teacher Jake Boeri combed news sites for dramatic photos of the day’s events. He took screenshots of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed widespread election fraud and collected headlines that traced the crescendo of an insurrection.

How charter schools doing in-person learning have prepared to move quickly if reclosure is necessary.

209 days since our closure on March 13, Public Prep scholars are BACK ON CAMPUS. 

Many of New York's charter schools, which are privately run public schools that operate independent of the Department of Education, have already started the year with a return to remote learning.

Karina Lopez, Director of Student and Family Affairs recognized as Charter School Hero.

While we will have ongoing news and updates to share on the academic year, we felt it's important to reflect on the work we have accomplished over the summer in preparation for this moment.

Public Prep Academies started the school year virtually on 8/25.

Public Prep, the nation’s first non-profit network that exclusively develops exceptional, tuition-free PreK and single-sex elementary and middle public schools, is launching the new school year and welcoming students back to virtual classrooms with an annual tradition – a Male Heroes Walk on their first day at Boys Prep.

EFF provided a $6.5 million loan to refinance existing debt used for facility renovations. The school secured a 30-year, fixed-rate loan that will produce over $2.6 million in savings compared to alternative financing options.

In this time of great uncertainty, strong leadership and thoughtful plans are needed now more than ever. In that spirit, we have exciting news to share.

A Girls Prep Bronx family and Girls Prep Bronx Elementary yoga and mindfulness teacher were featured on Mindful Schools segment on CNN.

Principal Khalek Kirkland was featured on News 12 Bronx "Unrest in America" segment.

The Public Prep family - including staff at Boys Prep, Girls Prep and PrePrep - stand in solidarity with those determined to end systemic racism, and recommit to examining how our own practices and agency can continue to be a force of change.  

Public Prep Academies named Recognition Schools for being “exemplary public schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels with the right supports and resources.”

Public Prep Academies named Recognition Schools for being “exemplary public schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve at high levels with the right supports and resources.”

Sesame Workshop and The Primary School to create and share innovative curriculum helping early childhood educators meet "whole child " needs.

With Soaring Parent Demand in The Bronx, Families Have More High-Quality School Options Than Ever Before.

The creator of La Boriqueña made a surprise visit to Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School.

Boys Prep Bronx hosted its first ever Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Contest

Originally featured in the NYC Department of Education Charter Schools Weekly email newsletter. 

Ian Rowe, Public Prep CEO and Parents Michael Malcolm and Yvonne Guillen join Host Doctor Bob Lee for a discussion on charter schools and the programs Public Prep offers

Girls Prep Lower East Side Elementary was featured in Pearle Vision's new campaign for a mobile eye care program called ABSEE after receiving a donation of vision screenings and over 50 pairs of glasses

The Bronx Free Press covers the Girls Prep Bronx 10 Year Anniversary celebration.

A school in the Bronx dedicated to providing young girls skills and resources for the future is celebrating a major milestone. The Girls Prep Bronx Elementary Charter School is celebrating 10 years in the neighborhood. 

Alumnae Spotlight - Amanda graduated from Girls PrepLower East Side Middle School in 2015 and will matriculate into Smith College this fall.

On September 3rd, Boys Prep Bronx hosted it's annual Male Heroes Walk to warmly welcome their scholars for the 2019-2020 academic year. This successful event continues to grow as the school community welcomes in new families, and the inaugural class persists to and through 8th grade.

As students gear up for the new year, charter schools in the borough are continuing to make strides through the success of its students.

Last week, both Girls Prep Lower East Side and Girls Prep Bronx were awarded a level of distinction by the New York State Department of Education, by being named Recognition Schools.

In this interview, Janelle Bradshaw, Superintendent of Public Prep Academies, explains the benefits of single sex schools to New York Times Best Selling Author, Alina Adams.

Public Prep Network has partnered with the nonprofit Parent-Child Home Program, to visit family's homes and help parents prepare their children for school.

A year ago, we launched a pilot with 30 families in which the program is delivered to younger siblings of current Public Prep students.

In an extension of its “Olivia” marketing campaign featuring tennis legend Billie Jean King, Pearle Vision is working in partnership with OneSight to send volunteers to help provide eye exams and glasses to students at Girls Prep Elementary in New York City's Lower East Side

Public Prep CEO, Ian Rowe, joins a panel to discuss the question: How do we explain today’s disparities in progress for Black America?