What if I told you one of New York’s most innovative and high-performing schools is right in the heart of the Bronx? LEAD (07X359): Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy, and Discovery, welcomes a new school year with a new building serving grades 3K-8 in the Bronx. They are setting a new standard in public education. With 100% proficiency in ELA, 98% in math, and 100% staff retention, LEAD rivals top schools and surpasses city proficiency rates, which are 49% and 53%, respectively. “It’s a private school experience in a public school setting,” said one parent at the grand opening.
LEAD’s intentionally designed curriculum combines strong academics with real-world STEM education, helping students apply their academic skills to solve community problems through a framework called DEEDS. As the first Bronx-based elementary school offering career-connected learning, LEAD also prepares students for future success, including opening bank accounts and earning money through apprenticeships. Beyond academic excellence, LEAD’s learners, starting as young as 8 years old, are stepping into their power as changemakers and shaping their identities as leaders. Imagine 3rd graders creating community-driven solutions like bike-powered charging stations to reduce energy consumption in schools—boldly claiming their role in changing the world long before most students even learn to multiply.
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Designated as a National Blue Ribbon School, a RevX demonstration site, and pursuing IB certification, LEAD is committed to excellence and innovation within the public school system. In partnership with Transcend, they are working to codify and share best practices across the city and beyond. Visit lead359.com and follow them on Instagram @359lead to learn more.
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