New York City Public Schools CUNY/Urban Assembly High School District

CUNY/Urban Assembly High School District, New York City Public Schools

Vision

Our community of secondary schools, in partnership with families, CUNY and the Urban Assembly, will graduate independent learners, critical thinkers, and effective communicators, prepared to lead a life of transformation in an evolving world. As a city-wide district of themed, early college, and career and technical education secondary schools, we believe our students thrive in student-centered, inclusive learning environments that lead graduates towards college and career pathways, ensuring a life of economic security and self-actualization. 

Mission

Our district is committed to ensuring all CUNY/Urban Assembly students graduate on a pathway to economic stability and civic responsibility by:

• Valuing ambitious, effective curriculum that promotes and sustains inquiry and joy for students and teachers, flows seamlessly across grade levels and discipline areas, and addresses students’ diverse needs, interests, concerns, identities, cultures, and developmental levels. 
• Continuing to build/strengthen our partnerships with colleges, industry partners and community-based organizations 
• Advocating for our schools to have the resources to meet the needs of every student 
• Supporting teachers and school leaders to implement sustainable and responsive instructional practices that engage students in critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making through pedagogy that challenges and excites them 
• Empowering schools to use data to identify and address disproportionalities impacting historically underserved students and families by sharing and employing evidence-based practices 
• Promoting cultural responsiveness in schools so that all members of the community are known, celebrated, supported, and safe including students, families and staff
• Strengthening school relationships with families to elevate their voice and increase access to opportunities and resources 

When we reimagine the learners’ experience in this way, we affirm all people, promote access, foster agency, build and strengthen human connections, and [mindfully] support the whole person – children and adults.