Partnership Schools

"Too many new teachers are thrown into the deep end without enough training. They're left to figure things out as they go, and their students pay the price." In Christopher Stewart's "Always Learning" Substack this week, he calls on those of us who aren't experts to care about wonky, complex details of education—like how much support teachers get. "In other professions, this would be unheard of. Doctors without extensive practice wouldn't be expected to perform surgery on their first day. Why do we expect teachers to be any different?" As the Partnership team kicks off two weeks of professional development—and grapples as we do every year with the best ways to support teachers all year long—we appreciate Citizen Stewart's curiosity about so much of what we obsess over too. More of it can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dk8ci_qH.

Our hearts are full as we share the news that Kathleen Porter-Magee has accepted a position with the Leadership Roundtable. While her work as the Partnership Schools’ Superintendent will conclude this summer, she will continue as a Special Advisor to our network. We are grateful for her decade of dedicated work proving what our students and Catholic schools in the hearts of New York and Cleveland can accomplish, and we are excited for what is to come for Catholic organizations nationwide from her new efforts. https://lnkd.in/eAR6Awhz

Congratulations to our very own Kathleen Porter-Magee on receiving the Sanctae Crucis Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement, the highest non-degree honor that the College of the Holy Cross bestows on its alums! https://lnkd.in/eJzAvwy7

https://lnkd.in/eXwaQm3e We are so proud to work with teachers who keep improving their craft—and to give them the sustained support they need to do that.  In our latest Partnership Post, we share the strategic practices three Sacred Heart-Highbridge teachers are working, and insights into how their fearless academic dean, Kelly Quinn, and our network team help them amp up the impact they are having on their students. Want hope about the future of education? Read what Maritza Minnucci, Elvis Eduarte, and Dominique Brown are up to in The Bronx.

Last Spring we had the amazing opportunity to host Nick Parkinson Amy Haywood and Jordana Hunter from the Grattan Institute as they explored "multi-school organizations." We are really proud of how the report captures our approach to managing schools. We are continually balancing our management to provide enough support and structure to move schools forward while avoiding becoming overly bureaucratic, which we believe can be limiting (and very draining) for school leaders. There are a bunch of amazing schools featured in this report and our team is proud to be a part of it!

Partnership Schools proudly celebrate Black History this month –and every month! Our schools in Harlem, the Bronx and Cleveland are rooted in the African American experience. Students participate in this month’s celebration through exhibits and special projects to learn about the historical significance of Black History in the United States.

Partnership Schools proudly celebrate Black History, this month and every month. Our schools in Harlem, the Bronx and Cleveland are rooted in the Black experience. Students participate in this month’s celebration through exhibits and special projects to learn about the historical significance of Black History in the United States. 

Partnership Schools proudly celebrate Black History, this month and every month. Our schools in Harlem, the Bronx and Cleveland are rooted in the Black experience. Students participate in this month’s celebration through exhibits and special projects to learn about the historical significance of Black History in the United States. 

Proud Partnership moment! These 6 PNYC alum from @ndcheznous are off to high places with generous scholarships, academic success tools, and a supportive network cheering them on! 🎓👏🏻🎓 https://lnkd.in/etvp-pYJ

“Lunden would not be at Gilmour without Archbishop Lyke.” Check out our newest blog post highlighting Cleveland's own Lunden Williams and the true partnership that is helping her flourish in an exceptional college prep school. https://lnkd.in/ereqmvaB