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Launch is a growing public charter school currently serving 6th-8th grade students from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and surrounding areas in Brooklyn. We believe that every child deserves a high-quality education and that every child should be prepared to succeed in college. At Launch, we believe that students learn best by doing. Working with our institutional partner, NYC Outward Bound Schools, Launch prepares students not only to succeed in the classroom, but to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Launch students will never be asked to simply recite memorized information. Instead, students investigate relevant subject matter, work in the field alongside experts, and present what they have learned in order to demonstrate depth of understanding to their peers, teachers, and parents in various fields of study. This kind of real-world learning invests students in their communities, teaches them the values of leadership and service, and prepares them for success in school, college, citizenship and life. “This kind of innovative school…is an example of how all our schools should be.” —President Obama after visiting an Expeditionary Learning school in Washington D.C. Our Mission Launch students will develop the academic skills and strength of character necessary to thrive in college, contribute to their community, and excel in their careers. Our Vision Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School was created to serve a singular purpose: to offer a world-class education to students and families living in Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, and surrounding communities – one that will provide Launch students access to the most competitive universities and careers, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives of choice and purpose. We focus on engaging and rigorous instruction and strong character. We support the growth of smart, good people.

Industry

Education Management

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Brooklyn, NY

Type

Educational

Founded

2012

Specialties

Expeditionary Learning, Middle School Co-Teaching Model, Active and Engaging Learning, distance teaching, hybrid model, and social emotional learning

Locations

Employees at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Updates

So proud of our alumni Tamiya Fowler and Samantha Lucien presenting alongside our school leaders Alexis Rubin and Geoffrey Roehm at the 2024 Aurora Institute Symposium!

Senior Partner Ecosystems Growth and Advancement at Education Reimagined. Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Harvard University Graduate School of Education
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🌟 Excited to be at the Aurora Institute conference in New Orleans, surrounded by inspiring leaders reimagining education and systems of support for young people! Today, I had the pleasure of presenting alongside the amazing team from Runway Green - Geoffrey Roehm Aysha Khan and Alexis Rubin Alumni Tamiya Fowler, and Samantha Lucien—on *Schools of the Future: Ecosystem Design for All.* Together, Education Reimagined shared the powerful idea of learner centered ecosystems, and Runway Green shared their community design process and the exciting design for forming partnerships locally and nationally, and the work underway to weave together physical, digital, and social infrastructure in new ways. We’re learning so much from their innovation, resilience, and vision! Grateful to be part of this movement that’s breaking new ground and empowering communities to make learner-centered ecosystems a reality. #Aurora24 #LearnerCentered #EducationInnovation #RunwayGreen Steven Heath Jim Bailey Keeanna Warren, Ph.D. Annalies Corbin Big Thought Education Reimagined Emily Bader Loretta Goodwin, Ph.D. 💯
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Hear from our leaders Geoffrey Roehm, Alexis Rubin, Aysha Khan, Samantha Lucien, Tamiya Fowler on Building Learning Ecosystems for Equity and Sustainability Join us as we dive into transformative aspects of a learning ecosystem and how they build racially equitable, sustainable models for future-ready schools. Our team explores the vital role of community-driven design, outlining how to develop inclusive systems and how to take steps toward creating learner-centered environments in every community. Learn more about applying ecosystem principles to shape meaningful change in education! #EducationEcosystems #CommunityDesign #EquityInEducation #RunwayGreen
Explore the Future of Education with us at the Aurora Institute Symposium! Join us soon for “Schools of the Future: Ecosystem Design for All,” an interactive workshop led by Runway Green, Education Reimagined, and Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School. 🔸 Date: Monday, Nov. 4 🔸 Time: 9:30 – 11:00 AM This session is a hands-on opportunity for educators, community leaders, and innovators to reimagine school systems alongside our team and community design experts, hear directly from students involved in the community-driven work, and craft your vision & plans to implement aspects of a learning ecosystem in your own communitiesBobbi Macdonald, Geoffrey Roehm, Alexis Rubin, Aysha Khan, Samantha Lucien, Tamiya Fowler
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This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the Schools AI Collaborative convening, representing Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School with Evan Kilgore and Matthew Orio. Hosted by The Learning Accelerator and Leading Educators, the collaborative brought together educators, innovators, and leaders to explore the transformative potential of AI in education. The experience left me inspired, reflective, and curious for what's ahead. Here are some of my main takeaways: 1️⃣ Being in a room full of educators and changemakers is energizing! The optimism and drive to reshape education felt contagious. 2️⃣ AI isn’t just about tools—it’s about equity and imagination. We have to be mindful about how we deploy AI, especially in under-resourced communities. AI can amplify learning, but we need to ensure that all students have the opportunity and access to imagine BIG with it. 3️⃣ AI should support teachers, not overwhelm them. It’s not about making teachers 10x more productive, but about making their jobs more meaningful, joyful, and sustainable. 4️⃣ We need to prioritize and push for Sustainability! While AI has the potential to transform education, we cannot ignore the significant environmental footprint associated with its development and deployment. From the energy consumption of large data centers to the resources required to power AI systems, we need to be transparent with our communities about the current environmental costs. As educators, it’s our responsibility to lead the conversation and advocate for climate-friendly AI solutions that align with the sustainability values we teach in our classrooms.#AIEducation #EdTech #SchoolsAICollaborative #RunwayGreen #EquityAndImagination
🚀 Celebrating LAUNCH’s Role in the AI Collaborative! 🗓 The Launch team has been thrilled to join other forward-thinking educators for three days of collaborative learning around AI in education! From practical use cases to cross-school partnerships, we’re ready to craft AI-driven strategies that will benefit our school and contribute to our Brooklyn community. Our Key Takeaways from the Conference! AI in Action: Many teams are already leveraging AI for automating routines and enhancing learning—this is just the beginning! We’re excited to build on these innovations. Community Building: There’s incredible energy to collaborate, experiment with AI, and share real-time challenges and successes. Stay tuned for more updates as we build toward an AI-powered future for teaching and learning! #AIEducation #RunwayGreen #Collaboration #EdTech

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Today, we close out three days of inspiring learning with the inaugural cohort of the School Teams AI Collaborative! This first-of-its-kind national pilot is building from the brilliance of more than 80 educators from 19 schools and 9 cities across the U.S. to elevate and codify promising practices in AI-enabled and AI-enhanced instruction to expand possibilities for students. https://lnkd.in/gTFZRB5dWe're proud to have The Learning Accelerator as partners in this work, and we look forward to sharing much, much more in the coming weeks about the innovative approaches school teams are already exploring. Stay tuned!
On November 3rd, Launch has five runners in the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon, raising $25,000 to support our afterschool and enrichment programs! These programs give our students in Central Brooklyn access to award-winning basketball and step teams, high-quality arts enrichment, and state-of-the-art technology—helping them build the skills and confidence to pursue their dreams and disrupt inequities in society. ✨ You can help! Donate to support our runners and Launch’s mission:https://lnkd.in/es93eSgc
After a brief summer pause, Launch is excited to re-ignite our hiring search for the Founding Principal of Launch High School, set to open in Fall 2025 in Brooklyn NY! We are looking for a visionary leader with a deep commitment to equity, student success, and innovative education to help us shape and lead the Launch High School. If you know strong candidates who would be interested in this role, please share the updated job description and encourage them to apply! The Launch High School will offer one of the most innovative and impactful charter high school experiences in NYC. The high school’s instructional approach will be project-based and competency-based, with deep support for all students around well-being and wayfinding. Key aspects of school design include: 🌍 Groundbreaking Learning Ecosystem model design developed in partnership with Transcend Education and Education Reimagined. 🏆 Competency Based Learning using reDesign’s Future9 Competencies framework 🗺 Community & Work Based Learning offered in collaboration with a significant partnership with the National Park Service and with community and non-profit partners operating on the cutting edge of the sustainability space 🎓 Dual enrollment classes 💚 Pathways to Green Careers through opportunities to earn a career-connected credential/ badge in Aquaculture, Green Construction, Solar Installation, Ocean Engineering, & Marine Biology Research. We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

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