Educational Inequality

Hardcover Passports: Bringing Literacy Resources to Children in the South Bronx

Hardcover Passports: Bringing Literacy Resources to Children in the South Bronx

In her blog, Summer 2023 Fellow Jenna Picciano highlights the powerful work of her partner placement organization, Start Lighthouse, whose mission is to provide literacy resources through a social justice lens in the South Bronx. As Jenna explains, her fellowship experience helped illuminate educational disparities that she had been previously unaware of.

The Seeds of Success: Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Education Inequality

The Seeds of Success: Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Education Inequality

In her article, Summer 2023 Fellow Nicole Moncada describes her unique positionality, providing insights into the complex challenges of first-generation students attending elite high schools and universities. As she warns, there are no easy solutions and much work left to do to support such students.

The Climb: Efforts to Help Minority Students in Public Education

The Climb: Efforts to Help Minority Students in Public Education

In this blog, Teresa discusses the impact that race plays in producing unequal opportunities for educational success, specifically in math learning.

Breaking into Tech: From a Latina Who Did It

Breaking into Tech: From a Latina Who Did It

In the blog, Emma reflects on her journey as the first in her family to break into the EdTech sector.

Mind the Gap: Bridging Social Opportunity Gaps

Mind the Gap: Bridging Social Opportunity Gaps

Myriah offers recommendations to the social sector to bridge social opportunity gaps that are prevalent in NYC.

We All Win: Empowering Youth and their Communities

We All Win: Empowering Youth and their Communities

Lisa reflects on her work as a Corporate Volunteer and Events Fellow at Genesys Works NYC and how they are paving the way for underserved youth to achieve their full potential.