The Partners

Brooklyn Basics is a collaborative effort to involve all types of agencies and organizations from across the community, including but not limited to…​

NYC Department of Education Community Districts

DISTRICT 13
Superintendent Barbara Freeman

District 13 works together to build unity throughout our diverse communities as we advocate for the success of all of our schools and the future of our beloved children.
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DISTRICT 16
Superintendent Rahesha Amon-Harrison

District 16’s mission is to foster a passion for lifelong learning that leads to academic excellence through strong partnerships among families, staff members and community.  We are committed to preparing its students for active citizenship in a 21st century global society.
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DISTRICT 19
​​Superintendent Thomas McBryde Jr.

The District 19 school community, families, and partners will collaborate to provide a high quality, equitable education that meets the academic and social emotional needs of ALL of our scholars by offering exposure and access to opportunities that will create independent thinkers and future leaders.
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The Basics, Inc.

​The Basics emerged from the Achievement Gap Initiative (AGI) at Harvard University in collaboration with the Black Philanthropy Fund (BPF). The AGI is focused on scholarship, public education, and outreach aimed at raising achievement while closing gaps between racial, ethnic, and income groups. The BPF is focused on mobilizing resources, especially from the Black community, to benefit children and families. Starting with the Boston Basics, The Basics, Inc., is an independent nonprofit founded to help communities reach parents and caregivers of all backgrounds who have little kids.

Every child has one shot at an excellent education. It’s up to us to make sure they get it. Let’s shape the next generation of New York’s voices and minds. Let’s transform dreamers to doers. Let’s empower students in every neighborhood on their path to success. Because we believe in every child’s future.