Meet New Roots Humanities Teacher, Audrey Southern
Meet New Roots Humanities teacher, Audrey Southern and learn about the hands-on, community based learning expeditions that New Roots Charter School offersTags: New Roots Charter SchoolHumanitiesU.S....
View ArticleNew Roots Internships - Boxy Bikes
Internships benefit New Roots students and the community alike. Students can earn an elective credit while exploring career options, developing practical life skills and applying academic knowledge....
View ArticleMeet Our Social Studies Teacher, Michael Burns
Meet New Roots Social Studies teacher, Michael Burns. He teaches unique courses including, Public Policy, Sustainable Economics, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Foodshed, and Permaculture! Tags: New...
View ArticleNew Roots Summer 2015 Newsletter
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View ArticleNew Roots Student Art: First Friday Gallery Night
Be sure to check out New Roots student art at our Elevator Music & Art Gallery at the First Friday Gallery Night, September 4th! Specific First Friday Gallery Night information at:...
View ArticleNew Roots Introduces a Sustainable Agriculture & Food Certificate Program
The New Roots Sustainable Agriculture & Food Certificate program provides in-depth knowledge of social, scientific, and cultural factors about how we bring food to our table.Through internships,...
View ArticleMeet Our Artist-in-Residence, Todd Ayoung
Meet our Artist-in-Residence, Todd Ayoung. In the past he has taught Art History, Critical Theory and Studio Art, at New York University, University of New Haven, Rochester University, Cooper Union,...
View ArticleAll Family Orientation *TONIGHT*
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View ArticleSustainable Agriculture & Food Certificate Program
The New Roots Sustainable Agriculture & Food Certificate program provides in-depth knowledge of social, scientific, and cultural factors about how we bring food to our table.Through internships,...
View ArticleNew Roots Fall Open House
The school year is off to a great start at New Roots! During our first week students have been immersed in an interdisciplinary course designed as an intensive learning experience that meets the...
View ArticleA Sense of Place
Our first week back to school at New Roots was truly an adventure in learning! All students grades 9-12 were immersed in an intensive, week-long learning experience through a credit-bearing,...
View ArticleApple Harvest Festival - New Roots Homemade Apple Pies Available
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View ArticleNew Roots Charter School - Fall Showcase
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View ArticleNew Roots Charter School - Spaghetti Dinner
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View ArticleWhat is Sustainability Education?
From the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development website: "Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)" is a concept that goes far beyond environmental education. ESD is the educational process...
View ArticleHow to Find Us
Our main building and school office is located in the historic Clinton House at 116 N. Cayuga St in Ithaca, New York. Come visit! Built in 1824, the Clinton House was designed to be a hotel for guests...
View ArticleOur Accountability Plan
Charter schools authorized by the State University of New York develop a detailed Accountability Plan that becomes part of their charter or agreement with New York State as a public school.The...
View ArticleWhat Inspires Us
Underpinning the New Roots Charter School's curriculum is the belief that relevant, engaged, active learning will produce high-achieving graduates with a strong sense of how they can use their skills...
View ArticleMission and Vision
MissionNew Roots Charter School will prepare our diverse student body to meet the challenges of citizenship, work, and life-long learning in the 21st century. Our interdisciplinary academic program...
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