Who We Are
Our Scholars
Equality is privileged to support a diverse population of scholars:
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Percent of students attending Equality Charter School who receive free or reduced price lunch.
Equality Charter School
Demographics: Race/Ethnicity and Gender
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At entry, many NEW scholars test below grade level standards established by the state
Percent of Scholars with Disabilities
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Our History
Equality Charter School was opened in 2009 by Founder Caitlin Franco. Equality has provided essential academic, social, and emotional supports to middle school scholars in the Bronx; and in September 2014, we expanded our impact by opening a high school. We are currently working on plans for the next phase of Equality: an expansion to elementary school. The future includes endless possibilities of what Equality can provide to the Co-Op City and Castle Hill communities in the Bronx.
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Our Outcomes
- Academic outcomes focusing on individual growth and movement towards proficiency on standardized tests
- Social-emotional outcomes that lead to increased confidence and positive self-image
- Professional outcomes where scholars understand the link between the academic environment and world of work
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Our Approach
Equality serves any scholar, including those who are under-performing or are from families in need of more resources.
Download the Parents’ Bill of Rights
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Our Program
- Responsive and Positive
- Interventions and Supports
- Holistic Programming
- Individualized Program for scholars
Our Social Media
LinkedIn, Executive Director
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Twitter, Executive Director
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Our Publications
Equality is proud to see our current and past staff members highlighted in publications. We are pleased to share them below:
Jocelyn Kelly, October 2017, “In Search of the Essential Question: Lessons Learned from a UbD Pilot Project at Equality Charter School” in LinkedIn
Gabriel Park, July 2017, “3 high-impact ways technology helps attract and retain quality teachers” in PeopleAdmin
Gabriel Park and Kendra Barbour, July 2017, “How Equality Charter School’s HR team helps teachers and administrators focus on students” Podcast in PeopleAdmin
Amanda Huza, May 2017, “Successful implementation of video coaching” in Tech Decisions
Errol Olton, January 2017, “Career Education Programs for Adults” in Co-op City Times
Errol Olton, December 2016, “3 reasons to be bold and courageous with your passion!”
Errol Olton, November 2016, “Our Programs are all the rave in The Bronx” in Co-op City Bronx News
Errol Olton, Fall 2016, “I’m Honored to be on the BronxNet Channel for Adult Education Programs” at BronxNet
Errol Olton, Summer 2016, “3 Amazing Golf Tips to Improve Your Leadership” in Pulse
Errol Olton, Summer 2016, “Your Heart = Career GPS” in Pulse
Gabriel Park, Spring 2016, “Attracting Diverse Candidates is More Important – And Easier – Than You May Think” at People Admin
Cara Fitzgerald, Spring 2016, ” ‘Genrefication’ in the Library” in Follett School Solutions
Gabriel Park, March 2016, “PeopleAdmin Announces Launch of Onboard Solution…” at People Admin
Jen Gowers, October 2015, “The Best Lesson for New Readers Might be the One They Teach Themselves” in Good
Caitlin Franco, Fall 2014, “Proud to See ECS Succeed and Children Thrive” in NYREJ
Caitlin Franco, September 2013, “What’s the Big Idea?” in Harvard Ed Magazine
Matthew Pidel, February 2012, “Guitar Guide: For the Songwriter and Improviser” on Amazon