Urban Prep's students reflect the makeup of the school's surrounding community - all are African-American, and most come from low-income homes. National statistics might indicate that our students are destined for failure -- but at Urban Prep and across the country, this trend is beginning to change: high numbers of urban black boys are gaining admission to college. At Urban Prep, 100 percent of the students in our first graduating class are headed to four-year colleges.
What's the difference? Urban Prep and successful schools like it across the country are no ordinary public schools; they are part of a new breed sprouting up in urban public education: high performing charter schools. Charter Schools have long held the promise of promoting innovation in schooling. And sometimes, innovation means just doing what makes sense: having students spend more time in school; providing a learning environment that promotes achievement; focusing on core subjects; and creating a positive school culture.
MSNBC's REHEMA ELLIS REPORTS ON THE SUCCESS OF URBAN PREP ACADEMY
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