Thank you
Bronx Community
At dozens of charter public schools and district schools, educators are showing up for our kids. Now, let’s show up for them. Sign your name to thank local teachers.
Dear Teachers, School Staff, and Educators Across the Bronx:
Schools are like second homes to families across our borough, and as America struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 school-year is no doubt unique. But during these uncertain times, it’s teachers across the Bronx who are making a difference. Whether at charter public schools, district public schools, or parochial schools, you are overcoming obstacles for the kids you serve. You are the new front lines in these challenging times, supporting our kids and preparing them for the future.
Thank you for going above and beyond. Thank you everything you’re doing. Thank you for the obstacles you’ve overcome and the personal sacrifices you’ve made on behalf of our children. Thank you for so often putting the best interests of students ahead of your own.
We appreciate all the work you have done, and all the work you will do, on behalf of our communities.
SIGN YOUR NAME TO THANK BRONX TEACHERS
In This Together
Best Practices
For Remote Learning
Most schools – traditional public, charter public and private – have moved to some form of remote learning. There are many lessons and experiences that we, as Bronx charter public schools, have learned since March.
This document shares some of our best practices for all teachers and schools. We want to be part of the solution in this unprecedented moment, because we are all in this moment together on behalf of our communities.
Additional Resources for Teachers
As schools continue to teach remotely, here are several helpful resources for teachers to continue teaching students in the Bronx.
- Happy Teacher Revolution is a network of teachers helping to promote wellness with virtual trainings and support group meetings.
- NCTE Member Gathering, National Council of Teachers of English provides weekly gatherings for members to share ideas and offer support to peers.
- Educating Through Crisis, National Education Association lays out steps for ensuring physical and mental wellness with webinars and other online information.
- The Educator’s Room is a collection of articles and tips for improving education using the experience of teachers.
- Resilient Educator provides articles for educators on self-care, teaching tips, and professional development.
Press
Norwood News: Bronx Public Charter Schools Urge Community To Get Counted Before Census Deadline
With the deadline for the U.S Census now set for Oct. 16 at 6 a.m., several Bronx public charter schools are encouraging communities throughout the Bronx to ensure they fill out the census and get counted. Across the country, there are attempts to undercount...
Fox-5: Comp Sci High Teacher Explains How Some Students are Thriving with Remote Learning
NEW YORK - While remote learning has been challenging for many, some teachers are reporting that a handful of their students are actually thriving. "My team has said, on average, at least one child per class is thriving sometimes more," said Lynette Guastaferro, the...
Bronx Times: Bronx charter school recognized for academic excellence with National Blue Ribbon Schools award
A Bronx charter school was once again recognized on a national scale for its academic excellence. South Bronx Classical I of Classical Charter Schools was named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, an annual award that recognizes select schools across the nation for...
BronxNet: OPEN Chats with the Head of Bronx Charter School for the Arts on How Schools are Handling Hybrid and Remote Learning
OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits with the Executive Director of Bronx Charter School for the Arts, Miriam Raccah discussing how the charter school adjusting to hybrid and remote learning for their students and how the school continuing with its music, dance, and art classes...
Bronx Times: Bronx charter school launches school year with virtual Male Heroes Walk
Public Prep 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 Bronx.
Norwood News: Bronx Charter School Launches New School Year with Virtual “Male Hero Walk”
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...
BronxNet: OPEN Sits Down with the Head of Classical Charter Schools to Discuss Blended Learning
Host Daren Jaime sits with the Executive Director of Classical Charter Schools, Lester Long discussing the initiatives Classical Charter Schools are taking to protect students and teachers with schools returning in the fall with blended learning.
Bronx Times: Bronx students interview Assemblyman Victor Pichardo for census campaign
A Bronx charter school recently launched a new campaign to boost response rates among its families on the U.S. Census, which has a profound impact on funding for communities throughout our local communities.
Bronx Times: Bronx charter school launches virtual day camp for kids
With day camps in the city in limbo and cuts happening in the city budget, a Bronx charter school is moving forward with hosting virtual summer school sessions and summer day camp.
The 74: Startup Bronx Computer Science H.S Made Quick Leap to Remote Learning
It was just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the nation’s largest school district would transition to remote learning until at least April 20. Chaos ensued, with many teachers still reporting to their...