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Educating Kids in Foster Care: Lessons Learned from a Unique School in the Bronx

For decades, school systems have focused on what child welfare-involved students can’t do, instead of reimagining what support schools can provide for them. This is what inspired the creation of Mott Haven Charter School Academy over 14 years ago.
April 24, 2023
The 74

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Best-Serving Homeless and Foster Children

We are happy to share that Haven is currently featured in The Imprint’s article entitled Rare New York City Charter School Has a Unique Mission: Best-Serving Homeless and Foster Children. The article, released on April 16th, provides an overview of the Haven model and positions the school as an authoritative voice in educating foster and child welfare-involved students.
April 16th, 2023
The Imprint
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Haven Kids Rock in NYs Best

Mott Haven Academy Charter School scholars are among the most resilient and brightest members of our community and were a part of the FOX 5 / Fox5NY.com’s “New York at Our Best”, special
August 20, 2020
Fox 5

How 2 New York Schools Became Models for Coping in a Pandemic

June 8, 2020
NY Times

A Message to Our Community – Black Lives Matter!

Haven Academy Leadership and Board of Directors
June 8, 2020

Bronx Charter School Serves Thanksgiving meal to Homeless Students

New York Post
November 26, 2019

Una escuela en El Bronx donde se da especial atención a los estudiantes sin hogar

New York 1 – Noticias
October 29, 2019
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Mott Haven Academy honors the important men in students’ lives

Bronx News 12
October 17, 2019
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5th graders create a community by playing with Legos

Good Morning America
September 17, 2019
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Bronx kindergarteners meet Queen Poppy during interactive experience

Bronx News 12
May 12, 2019
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Bronx Charter School Caters to Students on the ‘Margins’

Posted on August 30, 2017
Wall Street Journal Article
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A Haven for Kids in the Child Welfare System

Posted on June 2, 2017
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Haven Kids Rock Presents Unstoppable: The Musical; May 11-12 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017
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Haven Academy Test Song

Posted on April 5, 2016

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NYC’s Haven Academy, a Bronx Breakthrough Serving Kids in Foster Care

Posted on November 4, 2015
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Build Strong Minds With Strong Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Posted on October 28, 2015
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When Home Is Tough, Making Students Feel Good At School-NPR Report

Posted on September 16, 2015
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Our Principal, Jessica Nauiokas, Serving as Ambassador Fellow to U.S. Secretary of Education

Posted on September 11, 2015
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Arte urbano llega a El Bronx
Posted on June 11, 2015
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Brazilian Muralist Paints With Mott Haven Students for First Trip to U.S.

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Haven Kids Rock Perform LIVE on NBC’s Today show 4-23-14

Posted on April 29, 2014
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Haven Kids Rock in the FAMOUS NY Lottery Commercial

Posted on March 21, 2014
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Recent Testimonials

Fulfilling Career Choice for Teachers and Leaders.

Haven Staff Member

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Me gusta todo, especialmente la atención y la comunicación que tenemos con los miembros del personal.

Parent

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I wish I was a kid again, I would have loved to attend Haven Academy.

Haven Staff Member

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The second place my kids call home.

Parent

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With the support of Haven Academy, Principal Nauiokas, and the other teachers and staff, I feel part of a community—one that has the power to change our student's lives for the better.

Eric Lara - Special Ed Teacher

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Me gusta todo de Haven Academy, una de las cosas que tiene mi atención es que la principal de la escuela siempre esta disponible para dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes en la mañanas.

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The staff remembers your face and your child is treated with respect and courtesy. There is nothing but positive reinforcement and encouraging children to be the best.

Recent Testimonials

The teachers and leaders at this school are the most loving and most dedicated educators in schools. The school feels welcoming and warm. Kids LOVE coming to school and that is an important part of making life long learners.

Haven Staff Member