In the ClassÂroom
A rigorous academic model is one way that we work to grow the whole child. But classrooms aren’t just for math and phonics – they’re for singing and storytelling, art and experimenting, making new friends and learning about yourself.
‘Not Just a Slogan on a T-Shirt:’ What It Means to Believe in Every Student
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and that means a lot to us at DREAM, where nearly one-third of our students have special needs. That includes...
All Kids Can: Announcing DREAM’s 2022-23 New York State Test Results
A month into the school year, the DREAM family has so much to celebrate. At the top of that list: news of DREAM’s 2022-23 New York State Test...
Looking Back on the DREAM Teaching Fellowship’s Inaugural Year
Over the years, DREAM Legend Nicholas Feliz has served in many different roles at the organization—after ending his time as a program participant in...
DREAM’s 2023 Teachers of the Year
Earlier this month, DREAM celebrated its 2023 Teachers of the Year at the annual Dream Big Institute, an all-staff celebration of the past year’s...
The Class of 2023: DREAM’s Postsecondary Commitments
In just a few weeks, the remarkable Class of 2023 will join DREAM's rapidly growing community of alumni, known as Legends. They're ready to embark...
DREAM at 20 Bruckner: The Art of the Matter
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...
DREAM Spotlight: Ja’Keel Daniels
The path to a career in childhood education was not always a clear one for Ja'Keel Daniels, Founding Academic Dean at DREAM Mott Haven Middle...
Opening Ceremony: DREAM’s Official Ribbon Cutting for 20 Bruckner
It was a bit of a reunion on January 19, as DREAM leadership, staff, alumni, friends, and longtime supporters packed the Arts Wing of the...
20 Bruckner: The New Home of DREAM Charter High School
The sun had barely risen over the Harlem River as DREAM Charter High School students began to arrive at 20 Bruckner Boulevard on January 9. After...