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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on Monday said the city will open seven new schools in the fall, including two in Brooklyn.
The new schools will expanded access to career technical education and better support students with print-based learning disabilities, while continuing to increase seat capacity in neighborhoods with overcrowded schools, according to a press release.
The Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy builds on the success of the South Bronx Literacy Academy, serving students who have demonstrated challenges in learning to read and may be at risk for dyslexia and language-based learning difficulties.
This school will serve grades 2-8 and will be in District 17 in central Brooklyn. Instructors here will focus on multi-sensory teaching of foundational skills and other important literacy components.
Meanwhile, the Middle School of Innovation will integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics to foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By leveraging digital technologies, artificial intelligence and assistive tools, this school will personalize learning to meet the diverse needs of all students.
Middle School of Innovation will be located in District 21 in south Brooklyn and will serve grades 6-8.
The other schools will be located in the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island.
“We know it takes a city to raise a child, and our administration understands that investing in our children’s education is investing in the future of our city,” said Adams. "These schools will expand access to specialized learning and career pathways, bringing high-quality options to families right in their own backyards.”
