Where legends lead
Our alumni are DREAM’s living legacy. Follow the journeys of our Legends as they lead with purpose, give back, and shape the future beyond our walls.
DREAM at 20 Bruckner: A Place for Legends
This past January, DREAM officially opened the doors of DREAM Charter School at 20 Bruckner—a 200,000-square foot, 120-year-old former icehouse...
The Class of 2022: Meet the Graduates
In the early evening of June 23, DREAM Charter High School’s 2022 12th grade class officially moved the tassels on their graduation caps and were...
The Next Generation: Introducing DREAM’s First Alumni Council
DREAM is a place that has always honored its foundation. That’s why, after celebrating our 30th anniversary last year, the organization has launched...
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...
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.
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.
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...