Posted on July 18, 2025

“To support their new Director of Early Childhood Achievement at East Harlem Scholars Academies, their sister public charter schools, who will lead their efforts to improve their Pre-K-2 scholars’ literacy skills as part of their multi-year Campaign for Literacy & STEM. The need for this project stems from the majority of their scholars entering Kindergarten behind in the basic literacy skills that they need to access grade-level content. The Pre-K-2 literacy component will foster high-quality curriculum implementation, effective teaching practices, and improved student learning outcomes as evidenced by better grades and improved assessment scores. The Director of Early Childhood Achievement will play a pivotal role in addressing the critical need for strong foundational literacy skills among their young learners. EHTP’s mission is to prepare students with the academic skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their best possible selves.