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NYS unveils guidance for schools reopening!

NYS unveils guidance for schools reopening!

Yesterday the New York State Board of Regents unveiled long-awaited guidance for school reopening! The Governor’s Reimagine Education Advisory Council guiding principles state that flexible plans must be developed and in-classroom instruction must be prioritized, which aligns beautifully with the scenarios we developed this spring.

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New Roots Charter School – Graduating Class of 2020

New Roots Charter School – Graduating Class of 2020

The New Roots Charter School Class of 2020 will celebrate their high school graduation with a live outdoor graduation on Friday, June 26th, thanks to Governor Cuomo’s executive order permitting outdoor ceremonies of 150 people or less.

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Public Education Innovation

Public Education Innovation

In public education, charter schools are the drivers of innovation. We are proud to play a critical role in leading the way forward into the 21st century.

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Teaching Our Cities Retreat November 2018

Teaching Our Cities Retreat November 2018

New Roots students and staff joined 4 other schools to collaborate and develop a cohesive four-year sequence that integrates meaningful mission-driven fieldwork and projects while emphasizing college and career preparation and community engagement.

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