Democracy Prep Public Schools
Education Administration Programs
New York, NY 8,181 followers
Work hard. Go to college. Change the world!
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What is the DREAM Team?
The Democracy Prep Public Schools DREAM Team brings together a mix of broad educational experiences, business expertise, and organizational savvy. Our DREAM Team is the reason for Democracy Prep’s success, and we are always considering new ways to have the greatest impact. Scholars and staff at Democracy Prep live by our DREAM values: Discipline, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Maturity.
View current opportunities!Why Democracy Prep?
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional adults to work in and for our schools. Democracy Prep staff members receive weekly professional development during the school year and three weeks of intensive professional development in the summer, and are guided by explicit career ladders and opportunities for growth.
Sign up for our Talent Update!Civics Education
Our civics program encourages scholars to enact positive change through many initiatives such as registering members of the community to vote, and community service. Every senior participates in a year-long "Change the World" project, where scholars research and address a need in the community. Our citizen-scholars are prepared with explicit knowledge, skills, and dispositions to take leadership roles in civil society and democratic institutions upon graduation from college.
Check out our Impact Report!Employee perspectives
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Cultivating America’s Future Leaders
Cultivating America’s Future Leaders
By Robert Pondiscio
A new report urges a renewed focus on high-achieving students. During the No Child Left Behind era of education reform, now winding down, teachers…
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A need for vision in mathematics
A need for vision in mathematics
By Yousuf Marvi
For over 120 years, modern society has been struggling to grasp the purpose of school and learning vis-à-vis the student and the teacher. John Dewey,…