Why Charter
Champions?
Rochester NY is one of the poorest, most violent cities of its size in the United States. Unfortunately, poverty and violence have also taken a toll on its education system.
Recently, Rochester City Schools (RCSD) has seen some improvements in graduation rates; however, nearly 30% of students don't graduate, and many of those who do receive an RCSD diploma are still unprepared for college. This is education inequity.
Education inequity leaves many with an RCSD diploma without a path through college.
Time For Change
Charter Champions is an initiative supporting the unique needs of Rochester's charter schools. We are
partnering with all of Rochester’s charter schools, as well as with businesses, and the broader community who also believe in the greater good.
Rochester is in the perfect position for a positive change, specifically in education. Why education? Because
education has a profound impact on every child's life. It provides opportunities to be excellent--in life and career.
Together with school leadership, Charter Champions is here to help deliver tried and true approaches to turn even the most struggling schools into those whose performance competes with private schools. Our staff are creative leaders who have more than theoretical knowledge. They have real-life on-the-ground success.
Charter Champions is a caring, committed group of trained professionals who support the development of strong, healthy prosperous individuals and communities.
Our Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paul Miller is from those communities and intimately knows the struggles facing students who look like him. Charter Champions is here to offer unflinching and informed support for those schools serving the needs of disadvantaged students of color.