20/20 Vision for Schools exists to transform public education within a single generation of students. We achieve our purpose by inspiring and mobilizing Community Stakeholders to partner for education reform.
Monthly archive June, 2010

Reporting from #IAmMySchool

Commentary by Patrick Cheng, NYU student “…I am has sent me to you.” – Exodus 3:14 On the sunny and clear Saturday of May 15th, life in NYC started out just like any other. Millions of New Yorkers shuffling about the boroughs with schedules of countless chores and tasks to complete. However, what made this...

On Student Led Student Leadership at Reload 1.2.3

Those familiar with 20/20 Vision for Schools’ Transformation Matrix know that empowering student leaders as change agents within schools is a pillar of our paradigm for transforming public education within a single generation of students. In summary, it goes something like this: Stop viewing students as consumers of education, buying a product from teachers Instead...

20/20 Mentors Matter

A year ago this month, Mayor Bloomberg appealed to concerned New Yorkers to volunteer as middle school mentors. Be an answer to his prayer. Mobilize and equip congregational volunteers to respond to his plea. In partnership with the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring, 20/20 Vision for Schools offers a two day mentoring training June 25-26....

Honor to Whom it’s Due: Celebrating Journalism Stars at PS 102

Eight months ago, the Journalism Stars club didn’t exist at PS 102 in Brooklyn. Today 20/20 Vision for Schools joins Jeremy Del Rio in celebrating the sixth issue of their online publication, Our Virtual Journal, since January. Here’s the tribute Jeremy shared on his website for Margaret Sheri, PS 102′s amazingly inspired parent coordinator. Enjoy!...