"At Excel, we know that high-quality literacy instruction unlocks the world for our students and leads them down the path to become life-long learners. We are searching for a Director of Middle School ELA with the values, mindsets, knowledge, and skills to support teachers and leaders in developing their understanding of content and pedagogy in service of students." - Darren T. Gray, Managing Director Academic Leadership and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 📚 Apply today! https://lnkd.in/ednDX76Q
Excel Academy Charter Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
East Boston, MA 2,215 followers
Excel proves that children’s ability to succeed in high school, college, and beyond is not determined by zip code.
About us
Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. In the fall of 2022 we will welcome a founding class of 5th graders to help us launch Excel Academy Rhode Island. By 2032, Excel Rhode Island will run 4 schools serving over 2,100 students from Providence, Central Falls, and North Providence. We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. Growth Happens Here.
- Website
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http://www.excelacademy.org/
External link for Excel Academy Charter Schools
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- East Boston, MA
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Charter School
Locations
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Primary
58 Moore Street
East Boston, MA 02143, US
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180 2nd Street
Chelsea, MA 02150, US
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1150 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128, US
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401 Bremen Street
East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, US
Employees at Excel Academy Charter Schools
Updates
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Fortunate to attend our third RIDE Career Fair in Rhode Island! Nick Coppola, Excel RI’s Associate Dean of Culture, and Alejandra Gil, Excel’s Director of Talent, connected with educators across the state who are also invested in providing a high quality education to students!
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What is Belonging — And Why Does it Matter in Today’s Divided, Lonely World? It’s not a buzzword, a checkbox or a synonym for diversity and inclusion. Psychologists and experts explain what belonging is, how it matters to you and why it’s more important than ever. Brandon Brito (College of the Holy Cross '20 and Excel Academy Charter Schools Associate Director of College and Career Counseling) talks about how he helps Excel Academy High School students navigate feelings of Imposter Syndrome as they create their post-secondary pathways. "To help his students, he spends time with them one-on-one: 'recalibrating or grounding students in what they’re capable of, unpacking a lot of their fears and insecurities and imposter syndrome, which are really real feelings.'" 📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e8XRfi9s
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Congratulations Excel Academy High School Class of 2024! 🎓 You left a legacy of compassion, resilience, and leadership that will guide future Excel scholars. We are excited to cheer you on as you embark on your next stage in life! #classof2024
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Congratulations Excel Academy High School Class of 2024! 🎓 You left a legacy of compassion, resilience, and leadership that will guide future Excel scholars. We are excited to cheer you on as you embark on your next stage in life! #classof2024
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We are in awe of our families! The Providence City Council saw over 250 Excel and Achievement First families, staff, and board members in the gallery and Tuesday night and received 250+ letters voicing their support for our lease of the Carl G. Lauro building. We are steadfast in our commitment to you and your students to grow Excel and provide high-quality spaces and education through high school. 🏫💙💛
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To our Rhode Island community, We hope to lease the historic Carl G. Lauro building in Providence to co-locate with Achievement First. This expansion aims to provide more students with access to quality public education in a nurturing environment. Listen to stories from our community, including parents like Leidy, about the positive impact charter school education has had on their children and why they are eager for their kids to join the new space: https://lnkd.in/eFg2SXXq We need your support to make this vision a reality! Join us tomorrow at Providence City Hall to advocate for this important step. Show your support and sign up to rally with us: Rally at City Hall Date: Tuesday, June 4th Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 Dinner, t-shirts, and parking will be provided! SIGN UP HERE: https://lnkd.in/eb3-9Bwa
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🏫Get a sneak peak at the potential future site of the Excel Academy Charter Schools and Achievement First co-location in the former Carl G. Lauro School building. If approved by Providence City Council, this $14M investment will revitalize a community hub and provide opportunities for a high-quality, tuition-free public education for all Providence families.
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Help us spread the word by June 4th It's wonderful to hear from Cynthia Louis-Dale at Achievement First. We hope to bring great new options to Providence families, but we need support from the Providence City Council to be allowed to breathe new life into the vacant Carl G. Lauro school building at 99 Kenyon St. We would invest at least $14 million together to upgrade this public space for the community. Help spread the word before June 4th when the Council will begin to decide this issue. You can also read the letter from Excel parent and staff member, Reyna R., at https://lnkd.in/gtEXkRcf.
Cynthia Louis-Dale, Providence resident and principal of Achievement First Envision Elementary School, believes in providing high-quality educational choices for all Providence students. She is hopeful that the Providence City Council will allow us and our Excel Academy Charter Schools colleagues to create a new home of learning at the former Carl G. Lauro school. Learn more about her story and dedication to children by watching this video.