Schools That Work Concourse Village Elementary School Public, Urban
Grades Pre-K to 5
The Bronx, NY
What makes this a SCHOOL THAT WORKS
Literacy
A Title I school in the Bronx is dramatically improving student outcomes—one book at a time.
Carly Berwick Online Learning
When students make artwork digitally, they find new ways to take risks, build confidence, and get creative.
Family Engagement
In these uncertain times, checking in regularly on the needs of families in the school community is essential for school leaders.
Student Engagement
When Concourse Village Elementary in the Bronx had to close their school building due to Covid-19, principal Alexa Sorden and her staff pivoted quickly to deliver engaging lessons via video.
MATH
Demystify math word problems with this simple technique that helps kids see the story beyond the numbers.
Arts Integration
Young students can apply language skills to learn to 'read art,' including their own work.
Student Voice
A quick formative assessment tool also encourages all students—even shy ones—to participate in discussions.
Literacy
This elementary school in the Bronx has cracked the code to improving literacy—and it's a simple framework where kids read together daily.
Formative Assessment
This quick exercise scaffolds peer critique for elementary students.
Literacy
This five-phase reading strategy exposes every student to challenging texts—and has dramatically improved reading comprehension at a school in the Bronx.
Literacy
A program that scaffolds math with reading and writing has a formerly struggling elementary school in the Bronx dramatically outperforming the state in math.
Administration & Leadership
A principal has turned a school in the Bronx around by asking teachers to promote literacy every day—in every subject area.
Teacher Collaboration
Regular peer-to-peer observations—with a focus on learning, not evaluation—fosters a culture of growth and safety for teachers.
Math
This 5-step process leverages literacy skills—like reading, annotating, and writing—to help students solve math word problems.
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