The Harlem Children's Zone
I decided to click on a link on the site that discusses the
results of the organization. I was impressed! This organization is building a
great future of children into society. I have posted a few of the results of
some of their program and their results…
Baby College
- In fiscal year 2010,
- 86% of
- 92.5% of respondents said they had learned a lot from the classes
Harlem Gems
- Of the 190 four-year-olds that entered the Harlem Gems in the
2009-2010 school year, 16.5% had a school readiness classification of
delayed or very delayed. By the end of the year, there were no students
classified as "very delayed" and the percentage of
"advanced" had gone from 21.3% to 41.6%, with another 6.8% at
"very advanced," up from 2.1%. 99.5% of students attained a
school readiness classification of average or above.
Promise Academy
- 100% of third graders at
- Over 98% of Promise Academy II's students scored at or above grade
level on the math exam, outperforming their counterparts in
- In English and Language Arts (ELA), over 93% of
- Over 84% of Promise Academy II's students scored at or above grade
level in ELA, outperforming on average their counterparts in
- In 2008, 93% of
This organization has really helped a
community that once struggled with issues of affordable child care and access
to quality child care. It is a very active part of the community. They also
provide after school services as well. The organization is making sure that the
children are well prepared as they continue their education, from baby college,
to preschool and pre-k, all the way to primary school. I am pleased with the
work that they are doing to make sure they reach the children of their
community in a positive and inspirational way!
Hi, Jackie.
ReplyDeleteThese are very interesting program statistics. It is inspiring to hear more about the Harlem Children's Zone. From the data that you listed, it sounds like they are having a very positive and profound impact on their local area. I was especially encouraged by the statistics reported from the Promise Academy. It would be interesting to study what strategies they use in their program. I look forward to more updates!
Great information Jackie. Thanks for sharing. We really do need more programs like the ones you have listed but of course we also need constant monitoring and quality controls placed with government support and funding.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post!! Prior to beginning my journey in early childhood I use to wonder how a baby could benefit from the services and I believe that the benefits that babies receive from services that they receive are beneficial to them. I am impressed and am glad to learn this information about the work the the Harlem Children's Zone is doing I wish there were more programs such as this in the area that I live. Thanks for sharing!!
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