Empowering Adults with High School Diploma Test Preparation

Caitlin Franco is the founder and executive director of Equality Charter School in the Bronx, New York. In addition to serving middle school and high school students, Caitlin Franco and Equality Charter School offer an adult education program to help individuals in the Bronx community. The adult learning program provides high school diploma test preparation, computer literacy courses, and Microsoft Office lessons. 

Equality Charter School’s high school diploma preparation focuses on New York State’s Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). This test has officially replaced the GED (General Educational Development) test in the state. The TASC evaluates students in five areas: reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics. 

Equality Charter School’s high school diploma test preparation lasts three months. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Lessons are taught by qualified tutors. In addition to the tutoring sessions, adults receive career guidance and skills training.

Preparing High School Students for a College Fair

After a teaching career in New York City charter schools, Caitlin Franco established the Equality Charter School located in the Bronx. As the school’s executive director, Caitlin Franco implements initiatives that promote college readiness and academic excellence, including annual college fairs. 

College fairs give high school students a glimpse into the world of higher education and the types of programs that are available. If students are well-prepared, a college fair can be the first step to entering university.

Well before the fair takes place, students should talk to their guidance counselors about their academic and career goals. The counselor can work with the student to identify viable career paths and then schools that offer relevant majors. Counselors should also inform students about the differences between bachelor and associate degree programs and the benefits and disadvantages of each.

Once students have identified several schools that are a good fit for their future plans, they should do some research by visiting each school’s website and Facebook page and by reading news articles. By gaining general knowledge beforehand, students can discuss specific information with a college representative.

Measuring Student Growth Over Proficiency

A graduate of Harvard University, Caitlin Franco is the founder and executive director of Equality Charter School in the Bronx, New York. In this role, Caitlin Franco and her colleagues strive to create a learning environment that focuses on individual student growth rather than general student achievement.

In educational environments that emphasize student growth, children are assessed on their academic growth and progress over time rather than their performance on state-mandated standardized tests. This form of academic evaluation more accurately displays a school’s ability to help students from all backgrounds. 

According to a 2017 article in The New York Times, a focus on academic growth may also offer a more honest comparison between the effectiveness of school districts regardless of the level of funding. This may affect the schools that parents perceive to be prestigious, which may influence where they want to live.

Supporting Underserved Students with Career Planning

As the Executive Director of the Bronx-based Equality Charter School, Caitlin Franco ensures that the school’s staff meet their students’ educational needs by offering a rigorous curriculum responsive to their individual circumstances. Under Caitlin Franco’s leadership, Equality offers a range of career-focused education programs specifically designed to mitigate employment barriers stemming from poverty. 

People from low-income households are far more likely to be unemployed than their higher income peers. One factor driving this statistic is a lack of exposure to work opportunities and career counseling before leaving school. Schools can narrow this gap by prioritizing career-readiness programs and ensuring that their students have access to high-quality career counseling and practical work experiences.

Schools can also form strong partnerships with members of the business community to develop training programs based on industry standards and expectations. As a result, students will leave the program with the skills that employers are seeking, increasing their chances of finding work after graduation and developing successful careers.

Growth Prioritized over Achievement at Equality Charter School

Caitlin Franco oversees administration, programs, and strategic planning as the Founder and Executive Director for Equality Charter School, an educational academy that focuses on the academic and socio-emotional growth of its students. Under Caitlin Franco’s direction, the New York-based institution prioritizes student growth over student achievement.

Equality Charter School serves students in need, including students who are behind their peers in academic performance and test below their grade level. Upon enrolling in the school, 77 percent of students test below in math and 81 percent test below in English language arts. This presents a challenge for the teachers and administrators responsible for bringing them up to speed and the task will prove impossible in some circumstances. The school’s educators also acknowledge that some students will not graduate or attend college.

Regardless of their potential to graduate or seek higher education, Equality’s faculty maintains a commitment to showing all students the same level of care and attention. The school uses student growth as the primary measure of success in order to accomplish this goal. Curriculums focus on encouraging students to perform at their individual best and creating opportunities for students of all ages and abilities. Additionally, Equality does not place restrictions on enrollment based on grade level, a tactic some school utilize in order to boost student achievement numbers.

Eagle Pride

Equality doesn't just educate the youth they change their lives for the better, forever. To find out more click the link http://www.equalitycharterschool.org/1000-words-meet-deuntae-graduate/

Did you know the first American chess tournament was held in New York in 1843.

Equality isn't just a school, it is a home. Equality helps shape each and every scholar who walks through the doors of their school. Equality helps teach scholars the tools needed to be successful . Equality showed not only me but all the scholars that walked through their doors that they were not there to judge anyone.  Every child deserves a place to call home, and a place where you can grow academically and in every other way possible. I called Equality home and so can your child. In closing Equality changed my life forever, and for that I will be forever grateful. 

                                                                                                                          -Anonymus 

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Eagle Nation Rise Up

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The first set of seniors have graduated from Equality Charter High School. It was a bittersweet time.

Have you ever felt like during the summer you didn't have anything good to read? No fear Equality Charter School is here to help. Here are some books to solve that (Trevor Noah "Born A Crime", Stephen Chbosky " Perks of being a Wallflower" and David Levithan "Every Day". )

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#MotivatedMondays: "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me"-Carol Burnett

Just a quote to bring a thought to mind that only you can change your day whether it's taking a break just to enjoy the summer air or even going on a vacation with close friends and family.

Go Eagles

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The countdown is on

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   Congratulations to the soccer team on their win. Go Eagles!!!!!

 Our first ever Cheer leading team came in 2nd place at the championships. Congratulations cheer team. Go Eagles!!!!!!!!!

The spring reception is on May 21 everyone, if you haven't bought your tickets yet, don't wait until the last minute. 

What's new in May?

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Show me the money. Do you want to have more money than before. Click the link to find out more. 
http://www.equalitycharterschool.org/show-me-the-money/

Since our seniors have decided which college they will be attending the countdown until graduation is on. 49 days until graduation.

Bronx week is coming up. Click the website to find out more information. 

http://www.ilovethebronx.com/index.php/happenings/bronx-week

May 1 around the corner

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Congratulations to Geziera Ankrah for her acceptance into Kingsborough Community College.

Congratulations to our soccer team for their first win at their first game. Start the season off right. Go Eagles

Seniors the time is now to pledge your collegiance. The next chapter in your life awaits you all. 

Closer to Graduation......

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May 1st is a very important day for all our seniors. It is there time to make a very big decision in their lives. It is the time to make a decision on which college they will attend.

Big Congratulations to our baseball team for their first win at their opening game. Can't wait for the trophy, go Eagles!!!!!

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Congratulations to Gabrielle Pierre for her acceptance into SUNY Old Westbury, Manhattanville College and SUNY Oneonta 

WE BACK AND WE'RE BETTER!!!!!!

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If your child will be entering Middle School or High School and is an English Language Learners we  would like to invite you to our Open House on Saturday March 24th.

The English Language Learners open house gives residents, parents and students a chance to see what Equality's ELL program looks like and what it can offer. It takes place from 10:30am-12:30pm at our High School located at 2141 Seward Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473.

Congratulations Keyshawn Smith for his acceptance into Syracuse University. 

Congratulations to Daniella Kwubiri for her acceptance into University At Buffalo

A Wrinkle In Time is one of the most iconic books to read, and anyone could add a cherry to on top and go watch the movie.

Ending February Strong.

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Equality Middle School Open House- March 5th

Don't forget our Spring Reception is coming up, so save the date. It is going to be amazing. Hope to see you all there. 

The acceptance letters aren't going to stop rolling in for our seniors with over $75 thousand dollars in scholarships and grants our students are ready for success. 

Congratulations to our senior Regina Bynum for her acceptance into Adelphi University.

Congratulations to Samuel Stephenson for his acceptance into SUNY Old Westbury

Congratulations to Jeneil Palmer for her acceptances into Mercy College and Pace University

 

#College

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Sending Congratulations to Foluke and Dujon for their acceptances into Stony Brook University 

Congratulations to D'stini for her acceptance into Johnson & Wales University 

Chinese New Year is coming up and the best thing for anyone to do would be to go watch the fireworks. 

Equality Middle School Open House- March 5th

Coming Back Strong

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Congratulations to Brittney Collazo, and Briana Clark for her acceptances into Medgar Evers College and College of Staten Island 

Congratulations to Megan Sappleton for her acceptance into BMCC

Congratulations to Jamir Worthen for his acceptance into Iona College.

If you ever need a break from school work and studying then go watch the new Black Panther movie. #African Pride

Talk about fire.

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Equality Basketball Teams are on Fire

Varsity girls basketball earn their first win!

The varsity girls basketball are in their first year and came away with a 1-1 record as they finished up their first competitive week. Lead by Leigh-ann Ramsey and Melina Rodriguez the girls team came out firing and finished up on the boards to secure their weekend victory. Keep up the hard work!

Equality Boys Heat it Up

On one of the coldest day of the winter thus far, Equality Boys heat up the gym with a victory against Atmosphere, 45 – 22. Equality was raining three pointers throughout the entire game – (10) to be exact. Our defense was in sync, as we caused a total of nine turnovers. In the same efforts, we had a balance offensive outcome from the following players: David Hutchinson scored (11) points, Jayson Jones-West and Chris Craig both scored (10) points, Eber Ponce tallied (9) points, and Liam Rodriguez scored (6) points. Coach Cooper and Coach Laurence were very proud of the team for executing on offensive, but most importantly, being aggressive on defense – as we take pride at playing defense. A special thanks goes out to all the crowd support – the parents and some (those who were able to stay back) of the Equality Girls team for cheering the Boys on. Let’s Go EAGLES!!

Congratulations to Brittney Collazo for her acceptance into SUNY Morrisville

Congratulations to Ashley Campbell for her acceptance into AlBright University 

New week, New news

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Special Congratulations to Dujon, and myself for our acceptance into SUNY Morrisville 

Congratulations to Regina for her acceptance into SUNY Old Westbury 

Also Congratulations to myself for my acceptance into the number one Culinary School In America. The Culinary Institute Of America (CIA)

Another Group Graduates!

Diane Rodriguez receives her Certification of completion from Mr. Faheem her instructor.

Adult Ed has achieved another graduating class in Computer Basics.

Equality Charter School SEPTA Event

We cordially invite you to attend the “Transition Plans & Moving on” workshop hosted by SEPTA on Wednesday, January 24th, 2017. The event will take place from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the High School Library. 

Dinner and parking will be provided at no cost. We encourage all parents of our 2018-2019 cohort to attend.

Today is Throwbackthursday so enjoy a hint of #Africanpride