About Us

Our Mission

To cultivate young people who create and LEAD a more just and peaceful world for all.

Our Vision

We are building a bridge to generational success!

Our Learning Model

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Watch to learn how we work toward these outcomes and what learning looks like at LEAD!

Learner Outcomes

Intellectual Prowess

The ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills (e.g. literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, SEL, professional skills, etc. to address complex challenges and tasks).

Learners are inquires, knowledge seekers, deep thinkers, and effective communicators.

Strong Sense of Self & Us

An understanding of who you are as an individual, how you are connected to others in the world and how to effectively collaborate with all people.

Learners are caring, reflective, balanced, open minded with robust collaboration and self management skills.

Creates Impact

The ability to exercise agency, collaboratively take actions to address challenges, and develop solutions that make our community a good place to live for all.

Learners are internationally minded, risk takers, and take principled actions towards creating a more just world.

News & Stories

Rituals that Build Mindfulness and Connection

WestEd

‘Smart Is Something You Get’: How a Bronx School Succeeds

New York Times

How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School

Edutopia

How Schools are Expanding the Definition of Student Success

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Deliver Remarks at Concourse Village Elementary School

NYC.gov

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