DREAM Big
We dream big. We believe bigger. Because one person’s garbage-strewn lot can be another’s field of dreams. A baseball league for 75 kids can become a network of schools for thousands. And a kindergarten class can become the next generation of changemakers in the community and the world.
Trip of a Lifetime: DCHS Students Study Abroad in Ghana
This month, DREAM Charter High School students embarked on the trip of a lifetime to Ghana as part of a study abroad opportunity with I Am...
Paving the Way: A Q&A with DREAM Legend Nicole Espinal ’21
Nicole Espinal is used to being among the first. This past June, she graduated as a member of DREAM Charter High School’s first 12th grade class. A...
An exciting DREAM leadership announcement
As we forge ahead toward the new school year, I’m excited to share some news with our community: This month, our Chief Education Officer Eve...
Behind the Camera: A Q&A with DREAM Legend Dominick Torres
While studying filmmaking at Massachusetts’ Wheaton College in 2019, DREAM Legend Dominick Torres traveled to Puerto Rico on a faculty-led trip to...
Finding the Words: Daniela Torres ’21
While unbelievable to imagine now given the caliber of colleges Daniela has been accepted to, a look back at her journey unveils the hurdles she has overcome, including immigrating to New York on her own from Veracruz, Mexico in the seventh grade.
Dreaming Together: Celebrating 30 years of impact
Thirty years ago, a dream was born on what The New York Times once called “the worst block in New York City.” That first, endless dream—that the...
DREAM Fueled a Fire: Legend Darlene De La Cruz’s Path to Wesleyan University
In December 2020, Darlene officially earned herself a spot in the Class of 2025 at Wesleyan—where she’ll also play softball.
The power of play: How DREAM is using technology to enhance playtime in East Harlem
At DREAM, health and wellness are critical pillars of our Grow the Whole Child model. So when COVID hit New York City last spring, it was paramount...
Meet Bryan: A college acceptance that made history
My name is Jared Francis, and I’m the founding principal of DREAM Charter High School in East Harlem. This year, I’ve had the unique honor of...