P.S. 140, led by Principal Melissa Rodriguez, provides expanded learning opportunities in partnership with Educational Alliance to students in Grades K-8 on the Lower East Side.  The school has an enrollment of approximately 360 students, of which: 34% are Students with Disabilities; 12% are English Language Learners; gender enrollment includes 53% Male and 47% Female; 79% self-identify as Hispanic; 12% self-identify as Black; 4% self-identify as Asian; and 3% self-identify as White.

Students participating in expanded learning time are involved in a wide range of activities, including visual arts and crafts, and community service activities.  They are encouraged to learn, be creative, work on their talents, and build self-confidence through dance, drama, yoga, cooking, and field trips in furtherance of experiential learning.  The curriculum for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are adapted to provide various activities, including:  Triple Play, Passport to Manhood, Boy Chat/Girl Chat and Restorative Circle to teach and learn healthy lifestyles, good character development and other skills important to being a responsible, global citizen.  Community service and environmental awareness are also emphasized.

At least 85% of the students at the school are facing economic hardships, based on temporary housing, eligibility for public assistance, and Census tract poverty rates.  Funding and services from multiple community partners are blended to provide comprehensive services, including parent classes, a health center, and mental health services within the school. These partnerships are integral to the development of our Full Service Community School Model at P.S. 140, providing holistic and integrated support for the entire family.

If you are interested in enrolling your child at our P.S. 140 Community School or interested in exploring opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, please contact CSD Jason Tomaszewski (212) 677-4680 or jtomaszewski@edalliance.org.

P.S. 142, led by Principal Daphna Gutman, provides expanded learning opportunities in partnership with Educational Alliance to students in Grades K-5 on the Lower East Side.  The school has an enrollment of approximately 322 students, of which: 36% are Students with Disabilities; 10% are English Language Learners; gender enrollment includes 55% Male and 45% Female; 80% self-identify as Hispanic; 12% self-identify as Black; 5% self-identify as Asian; and 1% self-identify as White.

The Educational Alliance staff situated at P.S. 142 is comprised of a diverse team of artists, educators and mentors committed to transforming and enriching the lives of students and their families through a renowned After 3 Arts Program.  The collective team leads purposeful and meaningful lessons, physical activities and homework help which utilize basic theories of the arts disciplines to serve as the structure and ambiance of the program and learning environment. Regular Showcases are held to demonstrate the conservatory style program, offering multiple levels of training in dance, theatre, fine art, film, music and other creative outlets, where students demonstrate what they have learned and the connection to their personal lives and educational exploration.  At the end of every school year students perform and produce an original full-scale musical, which represents critical moments in history. 

At least 88% of the students at the school are facing economic hardships, based on temporary housing, eligibility for public assistance, and Census tract poverty rates.  Funding and services from multiple community partners are blended to provide comprehensive services, including parent classes, a health center, and mental health services within the school. These partnerships are integral to the development of our Full Service Community School Model at P.S. 142, providing holistic and integrated support for the entire family.

If you are interested in enrolling your child at our P.S. 142 Community School or interested in exploring opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, please contact CSD Joseph Garreffa at (212) 598-3800 or jgarreffa@edalliance.org.

P.S./M.S. 188, led by Principal Suany Ramos, provides expanded learning opportunities in partnership with Educational Alliance to students in Grades K-8 on East Houston Street.  The school has an enrollment of approximately 416 students, of which: 33% are Students with Disabilities; 15% are English Language Learners; gender enrollment includes 55% Male and 45% Female; 63% self-identify as Hispanic; 32% self-identify as Black; 4% self-identify as White; and 2% self-identify as Asian.

A significant amount of support from ExpandED Schools supports the ExpandED program at P.S./M.S. 188.  Traditional school-day teachers from P.S./M.S. 188 partner with local teaching artists and community educators to support the curriculum and provide opportunities for real-world, authentic, project based learning. The ExpandED staff also provides both 21st century and domain specific skills in classes such as STEM, robotics, art, graphic novels, dance, gymnastics, drama, sewing, cooking, and fashion. In order to meet the needs of the whole child, mentoring groups and skill-building programs are also provided to develop social-emotional abilities.

At least 94% of the students at the school are facing economic hardships, based on temporary housing, eligibility for public assistance, and Census tract poverty rates.  Funding and services from multiple community partners are blended to provide comprehensive services, including parent classes, a health center, and mental health services within the school. These partnerships are integral to the development of our Full Service Community School Model at P.S./M.S. 188, providing holistic and integrated support for the entire family.

At least 94% of the students at the school are facing economic hardships, based on temporary housing, eligibility for public assistance, and Census tract poverty rates.  Funding and services from multiple community partners are blended to provide comprehensive services, including parent classes, a health center, and mental health services within the school. These partnerships are integral to the development of our Full Service Community School Model at P.S. 188, providing holistic and integrated support for the entire family.

If you are interested in enrolling your child at our P.S./M.S. 188 Community School or interested in exploring opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, please contact CSD Jason Hasko at (212) 677-5710 or jhasko@edalliance.org.