Buffalo parent worries school closures will be “catastrophic” for some students
by Duncan KirkwoodMy wife and I, like every other family, have been forced to take sole responsibility for the education of our children. Our reality of…
How one non-profit helps schools identify students for advanced coursework and remove barriers to access
by Tiffany LankesFor schools working with Equal Opportunity Schools, every staff member becomes an advocate for ensuring all students have access…
At Rochester’s Joseph C. Wilson Magnet School, the goal is supporting all students to be successful in IB courses
by Tiffany LankesWhen Julie VanDerwater took over as principal at Rochester’s Joseph C. Wilson Magnet School in 2016, there were only…
At Brooklyn’s P-TECH, advanced courses pave the way to an associate in applied science degree
by Tiffany LankesAs the founding principal of Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in Brooklyn, Rashid Davis has not…
In Buffalo, a culture shift around Advanced Placement courses
by Tiffany LankesWhen Sabatino Cimato was a principal in the Buffalo Public Schools a few years ago, if he wanted to…
Yonkers middle schoolers excel taking Algebra 1 in a familiar environment
by Tiffany LankesYonkers Superintendent Edwin M. Quezada’s expansion of Algebra 1 at the middle school level started with a simple premise:…
Dual enrollment programs allow Yonkers Public Schools graduates to get a taste of college
by Tiffany LankesStudents in the Yonkers Public Schools have an opportunity to take college-level classes through a number of different programs…
Using Data and Following Students Allows Uncommon Schools to Offer Immediate Support to Graduates
by Tiffany LankesData plays a critical role in Uncommon Schools’ strategy for supporting its graduates, helping the charter school network target…
Access to Advanced Courses Helps Bard High School Early College Queens Students Prepare for the Rigors of College
by Tiffany LankesGraduates of Bard High School Early College Queens often tell counselor Lenni Yesner that it was the opportunities they…
A Focus on College Counseling Helps Prepare Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens Graduates for College Success
by Tiffany LankesThe Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens Director of College Counseling Jessica Kane knows that ensuring her students’ ultimate…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Norwich High School (Southern Tier)
by Tiffany LankesIn order to help students and families with the college planning process, Norwich High School hosts an annual financial aid…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Charlotte Valley Schools (Southern Tier)
by Tiffany LankesEach spring, Charlotte Valley Schools hosts a postsecondary planning night where they discuss the FAFSA and steps to complete it…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Sleepy Hollow High School (Mid-Hudson)
by Tiffany LankesTarrytown’s Sleepy Hollow High School helps students complete the FAFSA with several events, including a Financial Aid Night for sophomores…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Lincoln High School (Yonkers Public Schools)
by Tiffany LankesLincoln High School, along with other Yonkers schools, benefits from a systemic districtwide approach to helping students complete the…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Yonkers Montessori Academy (Yonkers Public Schools)
by Tiffany LankesAt Yonkers Montessori Academy, teachers and administrators acknowledge how overwhelming the college admissions process can be for families.The school worked…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: World View High School (New York City)
by Tiffany LankesWorld View High School starts its FAFSA Completion efforts by educating students about college costs and the options they…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: High School of World Cultures (New York City)
by Tiffany LankesNew York City's High School of World Cultures holds a financial aid night with parents to discuss the different…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Queens Technical High School (New York City)
by Tiffany LankesQueens Technical High School follows the New York City Department of Education’s College Access for All annual calendar. They…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Forestville Central School (Western New York)
by Tiffany LankesForestville Central School aims to assist all college-bound seniors with completing the FAFSA.The school partners with a local college…
FAFSA Challenge Winner: Leadership Academy for Young Men (Rochester City School District)
by Tiffany LankesRochester’s Leadership Academy for Young Men encourages students to complete the FAFSA by advertising and promoting FAFSA workshops hosted…
