Beginning with Children Education Network

About Beginning with Children Education Network

Beginning with Children (BwC) is a Brooklyn based school management organization founded by school reform leaders Joe and Carol Reich over 30 years ago on a deep belief in the power of education. BwC supports two New York City Public Charter Schools and an alumni and college success program that provides education and academic support for students from Pre-K to college. Our schools, Beginning with Children Charter School 2, Community Partnership Charter School and Community High School are in Bedford Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Williamsburg and downtown Brooklyn. Our students’ hard-working families face high rates of low-wage employment with more than 90 percent qualifying for a free/reduced lunch and many finding it increasingly difficult to break the cycle of poverty. At BwC we know that academic success and college completion have proven to be the most effective way to promote social and economic mobility. We are committed to creating strong centers of learning that transform the lives of students and families and revitalize communities. Beginning with Children continues to post-secondary and college success through its alumni program, the Legacy Network. The success of BwC Scholars is the product of caring, committed and talented educators who work collaboratively with families to meet the needs of our students. As we continue to develop our Professional Learning Community we invite talented and innovative educators to join us in our mission to provide quality instruction to every child in every classroom. Our Schools Serving grades preK-12, Beginning with Children schools empower scholars to meet high academic standards throughout their education and embrace a set of core values that are essential to success in life. Our graduates will be independent thinkers who are committed to succeeding in college preparatory programs and becoming active and engaged citizens in their communities. Beginning with Children Charter 2 Mission BwCCS 2 is a nurturing community that fosters a love of learning and the development of character for students in grades K-8. Our students achieve academic excellence and are prepared to succeed in top performing high schools and colleges. BwCCS 2 students develop and use G.R.I.T. (Good Judgment, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork) for personal and community improvement. Community Partnership Charter School Mission Community Partnership Charter School is a supportive community that nurtures the talent of the future leaders of tomorrow. Our rigorous academic program teaches students to creatively solve complex problems and explore and develop their own special talents through learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Our graduates are well-rounded, engaged students who recognize the importance of perseverance, collaboration and teamwork. Community High School Community High School provides a robust academic and enrichment program that will teach students to creatively solve complex problems and explore and develop their own special talents through learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Launched in August 2022, we are a school whose intent is to create a learning environment - shaped and supported by the living lab that is our city - that will give our students the tools that they need to reach their goals and have successful, rich lives. Our program will include comprehensive college and career advisory services that will help our students succeed in top performing colleges and professional careers.