These last few months have been unlike any other in history. Between the economic, financial, and personal losses brought on by Covid-19 and the painfully repetitive reminder that racism is a real, violent, and prevalent threat to the lives of Black Americans, these have been incredibly difficult times. If there
Below is a letter to the Classical Community from Executive Director and the Founder of Classical Charter Schools, Lester Long. While, we typically use this blog to share the strategies and insights we’ve developed in support of fellow educators, we recognize that right now, our focus, and the focus of
With COVID-19’s impact reverberating across the globe, it has been a particularly intense and challenging time for educators. In the epicenter of this outbreak, New York City schools are working around the clock to reinvent virtual pedagogical approaches on the fly, aiming to prevent student learning loss in a “COVID-slide.”
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, parents have needed to find new ways to continue their children’s remote learning success while, in many cases, working themselves and managing the responsibilities of their families. As anyone can imagine, this has been no small task. Yet, despite the challenges, the parents and families of
We know that learning takes great care, is not a uniform process for all, and can be highly emotional. One simply must conduct a Google search to be faced with a myriad of learning styles, tips, and suggestions: an endless bucket of opinions and best practices. But, something most of
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us. It’s a time of uncertainty, isolation, and loss. As adults, we have some control over how we grapple with this situation and take steps to proactively or reactively protect our mental health. We read articles, discuss what is
In 335 BC, Aristotle started a school called The Lyceum based on the love of the abstract, the desire to know, and the mastery of basic mathematical principles. Aristotle was one of the first Renaissance men—a type of learner who understood that every discipline is interconnected. Celebrated as the first
For Fall 2026
Join a community where character, curiosity, and academic excellence shape the leaders of tomorrow. Through Latin, Art, Debate, Fitness, Music, and afterschool clubs, scholars learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity. With trips to Washington D.C., Boston, Canada, and Italy, our scholars’ learning comes to life.
Classical Charter Schools provides a tuition-free, high-performing education for K-8 scholars to prepare them for the best high schools in New York City. Through character education and community gathering, our scholars develop into citizens of impeccable character. Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 — secure your child’s seat today.
Serving grades K–8 across the Bronx, Classical Charter Schools prepare students for academic excellence. Offering speech, counseling, occupational/physical therapy, personalized tutoring, and intervention, we have the strongest academic outcomes for special education learners.
We offer free busing, staffed with bus attendants, to eligible scholars and have an extended school day to support working families.
