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Testing can be difficult for scholars and for teachers. For scholars, there is the pressure that comes with knowing that these results will be on a report card and shared with their parents. They could also feel that the results reflect their level of intelligence instead of their level of

At Classical Charter Schools, our work in schools is grounded in the belief that strong teachers help scholars reach their fullest potential. We believe that quality instruction, using quality curriculum, is the “secret sauce” of scholar growth. While not particularly novel or revolutionary, we see the results time and time

At Classical Charter Schools, we believe that any scholar can rise to excellence if they are given two essential tools: clear instructions and feedback. So, before any academic material is taught and before we have a full week of instruction, we have three days (from Wednesday-Friday) for scholars to reacclimate

“We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation.” –Thomas Edison On Monday, August 11th, the entire Classical Staff from all four school sites gathered to prepare for the coming year, our 20th as a school. We said “Welcome Back” to our returning teachers and “Welcome”

What are the sights and sounds of the end of July at Classical Charter Schools? We see the bright blue, butcher block paper posted on bulletin boards with a corrugated white trim ready for a teacher’s gorgeous “welcome back” display. We hear the soft hum of floors being buffed and

Many believe that administrators don’t begin thinking about the upcoming school year until just a few days before it starts. You will be surprised to know that the first-day jitters hit administrators months before. They hit in May, to be exact. At Classical Charter Schools, in May, school administrators come

At Classical Charter Schools, the opening line of our mission reads, “Classical Charter Schools prepares K-8th grade scholars in the South Bronx to excel in college preparatory high schools.” There is a good reason for this being the opening line of our mission. It is not enough to simply get

Any school director knows that the staff of a school, both instructional and non-instructional, all work together to set the culture for the school. Teachers create personalized celebrations for scholars in their classrooms. Counselors and speech language pathologists collaborate with special education teachers to ensure holistic development for their scholars.

School leaders and instructional coaches are responsible for developing their staff and, when it comes to teacher training and development, an equitable perspective is required. Leaders and coaches need to experience the diversity within their staff, their areas of strength, and opportunities for growth to determine a coaching plan that

When schools closed abruptly in March of 2020, what started as a temporary measure quickly became an ongoing reality as students and teachers alike adjusted to the emerging world of remote learning. Yet, the true challenge came the following year when schools began to reopen. With some students returning to