Partnership-Driven Programming Transforms Juvenile Justice Outcomes Vanessa Ramirez walks the halls of the Opportunity Center with the easy familiarity of someone who understands her students’ challenges intimately. As director of the former juvenile detention facility turned educational campus, she greets students by name while checking on their progress in various programs. “In the last week, […]

Crissy Cáceres, the head of Brooklyn Friends School, is at the forefront of innovative educational practices that emphasize a holistic approach to student development. Under her leadership, the school has adopted a progressive pedagogy that prioritizes not only academic excellence but also emotional and social growth.   Cáceres has articulated a vision that integrates rigorous […]