Harlem Children's Zone

Build promising futures and your career – join our HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools for the fall academic year! We are seeking talented and tenacious educators to advance our mission to get our scholars to and through college. We offer highly competitive salaries with annual performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, signing/relocation bonuses, and no-cost health insurance. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eHY3xGUd

Performing a needs assessment is a vital piece of Maryland’s ENOUGH initiative that allows communities to assess where they are and what they need for support and resources. Join our William Julius Wilson Institute team Thursday, August 1 at 10 AM as they explore this topic at a webinar, Engaging Community in Needs Assessment and Asset Mapping, hosted by the Maryland Governor's Office for Children. Register: https://lnkd.in/es7T_Eei

We were honored to celebrate our scholarship recipients at our annual luncheon! HCZ scholars are awarded the scholarships to help cover the cost of college. A big shoutout to our College Success Office team for hosting the event, and congratulations to all our HCZ scholars – you make us so proud!

Maryland’s ENOUGH initiative aims to unlock the potential in every child through early care and education from cradle to career. Join our William Julius Wilson Institute team tomorrow at 1 PM as they explore this topic at a webinar, Place-Based Support for Cradle-to-Career Education, hosted by the Maryland Governor's Office for Children. Register: https://lnkd.in/es7T_Eei #PowerOfPlace

Meet Natalia Pierre, a passionate elementary school teacher at our HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools. Inspired by her childhood role as a mentor to her younger cousins, Natalia found her calling in teaching. For over a decade, she’s empowered our scholars to succeed academically, get into college, and build bright futures. Even after all these years, Natalia’s why remains clear: “It’s the scholars for me, every time.” Follow Natalia’s story and discover how you can build a fulfilling career at HCZ Promise Academy: https://hcz.social/4bKB4Vf

Our William Julius Wilson Institute (WJWI) team, together with the Maryland Philanthropy Network, hosted a convening of philanthropic leaders, Shaping Our Shared Future: A Child Poverty Summit in Maryland. Attendees heard from Gov. Wes Moore, our Founder and President Geoffrey Canada, and state and national leaders about Maryland’s groundbreaking approach to addressing economic mobility. The event also celebrated the historic passage of the ENOUGH Act, a landmark bill supported by WJWI aimed at tackling child poverty.

Transform the lives of our scholars and build your career at a world-class anti-poverty organization! Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Charter Schools are seeking passionate lead educators for the upcoming academic year. Join us at our HCZ Promise Academy Teacher Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, July 25, and explore career opportunities. Ignite a love of learning in our scholars and grow your career with us! https://hcz.social/4cXCxsg

That’s a wrap on this year’s Summer Institute: Transforming Place Through Neighborhood Leadership! Over the past three days, our national community of place-based, cradle-to-career leaders came together to share best practices and build a movement. Together, we’re driving the field forward and impacting the lives of children and families across the country. A big thank you to The EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education for your partnership and for hosting us! #PowerofPlace

We’re thrilled to kick off Summer Institute: Transforming Place Through Neighborhood Leadership, hosted by William Julius Wilson Institute and The EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education! For the third year in a row, we’ve convened hundreds of neighborhood leaders on the Harvard University campus for a three-day event dedicated to accelerating the impact of organizations advancing place-based, cradle-to-career solutions. Follow @WJWInstitute on X for live coverage from Cambridge! #PowerofPlace

Meet the chefs who prepare healthy, home-cooked meals for our scholars: the HCZ Food Services team! We caught up with them recently to ask about their culinary traditions from home – meals they remember from their childhood that continue to inspire their approach to cooking. See what they had to say! Interested in a career in culinary arts? Join our Food Services team! Click the link to apply. https://hcz.social/Careers