Great School Voices

How one NYC-based charter school is redefining special education, student learning & success.

In July, Great School Voices’ Iris Crawford spoke with (NCS) Neighborhood Charter Schools to understand how they redefine success and high achievement for their students. Executive Director Lindsay Malanga and Director of Special Populations Jennifer Manning shared more about NCS’s ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) program. Unlike most schools that fit special education programs into the…

Recap with Ms. Oral Lee Brown

On Juneteenth, Great School Voices’ Coron Brinson had a fantastic interview with the wonderful Ms. Oral Lee Brown. If case you missed it, you still have the chance to check out the thoughtful and passionate conversation between them. The work, impact, and results the Oral Lee Foundation is having on the young people of Oakland…

Juneteenth Guide 2022

Thanks to the Black Bay Area for this list! San Jose Thursday June 16th – Enso’s Friday June 17th – Education before the Celebration Oakland Saturday, June 18th we celebrate the 10th annual PanAfrican Wellness Fest, a full day dedicated to holistic wellness. Partnering with the Bay’s best wellness providers, we provide meditation, mental health, yoga,…

Student Resources/ Employment Opportunities

This summer, Great School Voices/ Led Better will be maintaining this living list of student opportunities. Here, students can find internships, part time jobs and other resources they can take advantage of during summer break! If there are more opportunities that you would like to see on this list please let us know, as we…