New Roots Charter School

Primary and Secondary EducationNew York, United States11-50 Employees

New Roots Charter School is a public high school in Ithaca, New York, focused on sustainability education and social justice. Its program emphasizes hands-on, community-based learning aimed at preparing a diverse student body for citizenship, work, and lifelong learning, with students earning a Regents diploma while also gaining college credit and creating a graduation portfolio aligned with New York State standards. The school seeks to integrate sustainability education with equitable approaches to secondary education, supporting students as citizens and potential entrepreneurs in developing just, democratic communities and green economies. Recent initiatives include the launch of the Youth Ecological Restoration Corps, a summer internship program that targets wetland restoration and water quality improvements near Cayuga Lake, supported by regional foundations and state agencies. The institution operates from Ithaca and maintains a focus on interdisciplinary study within the primary and secondary education landscape, offering programs and partnerships that reflect its commitment to environmental stewardship and social equity.

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