In public schools across NYC, remarkable students are shaping a better future for themselves and their communities. They are telling a story; take a moment to hear them. These students are the future of our city, and the future is bright.

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Self Discovery

Students of NYC

Kadiatou

"I’m not just speaking to speak; I have something to say."

November 3^rd, 2023

In Self Discovery

Cody

"Handling everything — it was just too much pressure."

June 2^nd, 2023

In Self Discovery

Danylo

"I chose to be a person here. To try to be a person who could be great."

May 15^th, 2023

In Self Discovery

Hong

“There’s always this thing in front of you that you never feel satisfied with.”

May 15^th, 2023

In Self Discovery

Devin

"I definitely can see my future now. I want to be a coach one day. But first, I want to go pro."

May 12^th, 2023

In Self Discovery

Jayda

“I’m going to write a memoir. It’s going to be so long, like, dictionary size. Like War and Peace.”

April 26^th, 2023

In Self Discovery

Kofi

“I’d rather keep what I’m dealing with to myself and make sure other people around me are good.”

April 26^th, 2023

In Self Discovery

Self Discovery

Kadiatou

"I’m not just speaking to speak; I have something to say."

Cody

"Handling everything — it was just too much pressure."

Danylo

"I chose to be a person here. To try to be a person who could be great."

Hong

“There’s always this thing in front of you that you never feel satisfied with.”

Devin

"I definitely can see my future now. I want to be a coach one day. But first, I want to go pro."

Jayda

“I’m going to write a memoir. It’s going to be so long, like, dictionary size. Like War and Peace.”

Kofi

“I’d rather keep what I’m dealing with to myself and make sure other people around me are good.”

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