Overview

Explore Schools operates as a network of public charter schools in Brooklyn educating about 1,700 students. Its mission is to provide an excellent, college-preparatory education with a strong focus on equity, so all students have access and opportunities to succeed. How it works: schools deliver high-quality curriculum and instruction through rigorous academics, high expectations, and caring, committed adults, while actively engaging families and reflecting on systems of oppression to address the opportunity gap. The organization differentiates itself by explicitly tying equity to excellence, embedding equity and cultural sensitivity in practice, and prioritizing community involvement to close the Brooklyn opportunity gap. The overarching goal is to help students reach college readiness and success beyond high school by ensuring all students receive an excellent education and meaningful opportunities.