ANNUAL
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24
Impact Report
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Opening Letter
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2023-24: Turning Opportunity into Impact
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Tools for School and Student Success
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Technology for Collaboration
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Meeting the Moment
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Expanding College Access & Success
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Connecting Students to Careers
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Our Supporters
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Our Board
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We Couldn’t Do It Without You
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Financials
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NYC public schools face complex challenges—the ongoing rise in chronic absenteeism, widening gaps in students’ math and reading skills, and lack of resources to support multilingual learners— amid a background of deep uncertainty around federal policy and funding changes. At New Visions, in moments like this, we lean into what we’ve learned from decades of fostering steady gains in the number of students who graduate on time, well-prepared for their next steps. Seeing the results of our impactful programs makes us confident in our ability to continue to expand young people’s opportunities. Our job is to build on these wins, and make them the norm, rather than the exception, so that every student in every school can experience that same level of success. During the past year, we have deepened partnerships with city agencies like the Department of Homeless Services to better serve students and their families, supported educators and school leaders with innovative tools and curriculum, and expanded opportunities for young people to investigate careers. The past year’s highlights include:
Career Readiness: Over 600 students built skills and explored careers through our summer Career Academies in partnership with best-in- class employers. Career Resources: Our new Career Directory enables counselors and students to explore over 240 career training programs and resources in one user-friendly site.
Science Curriculum: As our Biology and Earth & Space Science became the #1 most selected science curricula in NYC , we trained teachers from more than 300 schools. Advanced Coursework: We notified 17,500 high school students of their eligibility for free courses through CUNY College Now, and streamlined their applications.
Scholarships: We granted $1.2 million to 175 students to pursue their college and career goals. Math Coaching: Expert New Visions coaches provided 2,110 hours of support for math teachers in 63 schools to help them successfully implement new curriculum.
Over 36 years, through many periods of rapid change, New Visions has consistently risen to meet the moment by providing responsive, effective solutions to challenges in public education. In our quest to provide every child–not just some children–with access to services they need to thrive, we’re now turning our attention to using technology to improve communication and coordination across agencies and nonprofits throughout NYC. Thank you for being part of our ongoing effort to meet the challenges of this moment and secure a stronger future for students and families.
GARY GINSBERG Chair
BLAIR W. EFFRON Co-Chair
MARK DUNETZ President
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We help 1,600+ schools plan for the success of over 850,000 New York City students.
For 15+ years, New Visions has provided comprehensive support to 71 NYC public secondary schools —our Affinity Network– serving a higher-needs student population than the city overall. The result? Our Affinity schools, which serve over 35,000 students, consistently outperform other city schools in graduation and college enrollment rates. 91 % Turning Opportunity into Impact 2023-2024:
New Visions builds systems to reduce educational inequity and expand opportunities for students in public schools. We envision a world in which all students have access to public schools that prepare them to thrive academically, socially, and as engaged members of society.
ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE FOR THE CLASS OF 2024
What really stands out with New Visions is their commitment to collaborating for the purpose of impact. While it shouldn’t sound unique, it is—because true collaboration isn’t always easy. But with New Visions, there’s a deep commitment to working together in service of schools, and that shows up every time we sit down.
Noah Angeles SUPERINTENDENT, NYC
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Tools for School and Student Success
Technology for Collaboration
The Portal by New Visions is a student planning and school management tool that empowers educators with the data they need to improve student outcomes. Each year, we launch dozens of new features developed in deep collaboration with educators and partners to meet the authentic challenges they face in their day-to-day work.
In NYC, over 40,000 children live in shelters. These students face some of the greatest obstacles to success in school. Through groundbreaking interagency collaboration, New Visions is working to ensure that students and their families facing housing insecurity get the support they need. 250 + school-based advocates across the Bronx used the Portal to connect 650+ students and their families in shelters to essential services, thanks to the Every Child and Family is Known initiative
92 % of NYC public schools actively used the Portal to guide student planning in 2024, improving graduation and attendance rates
This was the first year that Uniondale High School has ever exceeded a 90% graduation rate. The Portal was a key tool in reaching that achievement. We used it to target and organize support for our students based on their progress towards graduation. The New Visions team’s collaborative approach empowered our staff to provide effective and timely graduation support.
During my career as a public servant, I have not seen this sort of collaborative interagency effort be so effective at this scale. It truly is groundbreaking and I am honored to be a part of it. Darma V. Diaz
NEW PORTAL FEATURE! Our updated Network Dashboard now includes longitudinal attendance data, allowing district users to see year-over-year attendance trends, identify where direct support is most needed, and highlight bright spots.
The Portal has enhanced our ability to make sure that our students who live in shelters get the best support possible. Shelter staff and administrators at Students in Temporary Housing collaborate using the Portal to ensure supports such as attendance teacher visits are available to the students most in need. Wayne Harris
CITY ADMINISTRATOR SUPPORTING HOUSING-INSECURE RESIDENTS, NYC
220 + shelters have access to the Portal, allowing them to collaborate with school staff around attendance interventions for students living in shelters
Matt Ritter ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CITY ADMINISTRATOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN TEMPORARY HOUSING AND FOSTER CARE, NYC
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Meeting the Moment
RE-ENGAGING Students
The Challenge: Chronic absenteeism has surged in the wake of the pandemic, slowing academic recovery and widening achievement gaps.
Our Impact:
7 % decrease in chronic
absenteeism in our core network since 2022
Our Solution: We coach educators and develop Portal features to help schools monitor attendance trends, easily identify students with declining attendance, and ensure every one of those students has a support plan.
The [Portal] attendance report outlines patterns in a really student-and parent-friendly way, and breaks down trends… [to] drive conversations about understanding student attendance patterns and finding solutions.
New Visions goes the extra mile to increase student success by coaching teachers to implement the new math curriculum. They are so effective and perfectly matched to the values of your school.
Meredith Phelan ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, NYC
SUPPORTING Teacher Success with New Math Curriculum
EMPOWERING English Language Learners
Our Solution: Since 2017, our Building Secondary English Learner Educator and Administrator Leadership (B-SEAL) program has trained around 130 teachers and leaders in innovative strategies to help students learning English accelerate their progress and succeed in school. Through a partnership with City College, these educators earn either a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification or a Bilingual Extension, at almost no cost to them. The Challenge: NYC’s population of Multilingual Learners continues to grow, yet too few educators are equipped to meet their academic and socioemotional needs.
100 % of teachers and principals agreed that B-SEAL effectively prepared them to meet Multilingual Learner needs Our Impact:
Shanna Douglas PRINCIPAL, NYC
The Challenge: Math achievement has stalled nationwide. Without strong coaching and leadership support, even the best curriculum can fall short—especially in schools serving the highest-need students. Our Solution: New Visions supports NYC Solves, a citywide initiative to implement the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum in middle and high schools, by offering curriculum-based professional development and in-school coaching to build teacher skills and confidence, and improve student outcomes.
Our Impact: Based on the outstanding feedback from educators for our Algebra I support in SY 2023-24, we were invited to coach in over 140 NYC secondary schools during SY 2024-25.
B-SEAL was an amazing opportunity. The kids are feeling more empowered, they can really read and comprehend texts. It’s a huge victory.
Chrysanthe Filippardos TEACHER, NYC
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Expanding College Access & Success
New Visions provides over $ 1.2 million in scholarships to students in our network each year.
Given the challenging rollout of the new FAFSA during 2023-24, we’re especially proud to highlight our Bridge program, which supported students and families in navigating these complexities. Bridge Coaches are recent high school graduates, trained and supported by New Visions, who help high school seniors navigate the path to college.
New Visions Affinity schools outpaced class of 2022 national college enrollment rates 72% to 62% , according to the most recent available enrollment data.
I'm currently attending Buffalo State University and have been incredibly grateful for the scholarship support I've received. The funds have allowed me to focus more on my studies by alleviating financial pressures, enabling me to invest in textbooks, research materials, and participate in extracurricular activities that enrich my education beyond the classroom.
New Visions isn’t just a resource—it’s a network. Whether I need support with FAFSA, postsecondary planning, or problem-solving a unique challenge, I know I can call someone at New Visions who has the expertise to help. It’s a support system that makes a real difference in how we serve students. David Buie COLLEGE ADVISOR, NYC
78 % of graduates participating in our Bridge to College program completed FAFSA—surpassing the statewide completion rate by more than 20 percentage points
Cyril Annoh NEW VISIONS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLAR, SUNY BUFFALO
I love being a Bridge coach, giving back and being able to help the students. Since they come from an underserved community in the Bronx, students need personalized support to reach the same goals as their peers at private schools, who already get that level of support.
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: Expanding Access to College Now
The CUNY College Now program offers NYC public high school students opportunities to better prepare for their next steps by taking credit bearing college courses. This fall, we worked with CUNY to expand the reach of this valuable program, notifying 17,500+ students and their caregivers about their eligibility for College Now , and enabling high school counselors and college staff to track applications and provide targeted support so more students enroll. Based on the program’s success, we're expanding it citywide in Spring 2025.
Tashauna Wynter BRIDGE COACH
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Connecting Students to Careers
“ The Career Academy was the first time I made a resume. It really let an employer know what I can do. I actually used that resume when I got a job recently , so I’m really proud of that. ” “ Before, I thought it was very intimidating to reach out to people, but now I realize that there are so many people who are willing to help. ” “ Because of the Academy experience, I now make and follow a monthly budget. I track my spending, set saving goals, and plan better, which helps me manage my money and save for the future. ”
WHAT ARE STUDENTS
SAYING ABOUT THEIR CAREER ACADEMY EXPERIENCE?
New Visions’ Career Academies provide paid
experiences in high-growth industries through hands-on projects, industry panels, and professional networking to over 600 students per year.
“ I used to think teamwork was about a leader ordering and giving directions, but now I know it’s also about listening to your peers. ”
Every year, a significant number of students choose to go directly into the workforce instead of enrolling in a traditional college pathway, but often struggle to identify high-quality opportunities. In 2024, we launched our Career Directory, a free, open-access platform with up-to-date information on postsecondary training, certifications, internships, support services, and job placement assistance, to help counselors and students find non-college programs that are a great investment.
INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT: Career Directory
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unique volunteers across 7 corporate partners
For our students, the impact is immediate and far-reaching. We see young people developing the confidence to manage their personal finances and make choices that align with their goals. They are learning to balance short-term wants with long- term financial stability. They are becoming critical thinkers. Tessa Hunter TEACHER, NYC
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of students reported that they gained basic financial literacy skills
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240 + free or cost-effective postsecondary career training programs listed in the New Visions Career Directory
of students reported they increased their understanding of career pathways and navigation
98 %
$ 556,714
total stipends paid to students
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Our work is possible because of the generous support and partnership of those who believe in our impact.
Ellen V. Futter Nikki Giunta Joyce E. Goodman
Dora Kastel Joseph H. Kaufman Ben Koski David Krupp John D. Lobrano
Caroline Bergman Gottschalk William & Madeline Harford
$1M+ Altman Kazickas Foundation The City College of the City University of New York* The Gates Foundation* The James & Judith K. Dimon Foundation* Lazard US Foundation* New York City Department of Education*
$25K-$99K CD&R Foundation
Anne & Bill Harrison Hilary & Peter Hatch Jessica Hu Mark & Alison Hunt Charitable Trust Beth Motschwiller Michael Nathan & Amy Kreisberg Organization of Triangles Allison & Jefferson Pestronk Robert E. Spatt Jeremiah L. Thomas Up to $999 Rhys Andrews Anonymous Eleanor Applewhaite Sarah Baird Tarika Barrett Ennius E. & Judy A. Bergsma Christopher Bregel Sabienne Brutus Kyle Davis Matt DiLorenzo Beverly Donohue William & Tara Dougherty David Faber Arthur Foresta & Alina Alvarez Queen Golder Paul & Sandy Harford
Rajeshwari Menon Margaret E. Miller Margaret Monaco Pam & Vince Pagano Steven Pearl Robert & Penelope Pestronk Ankur Chaturvedi & Kiran Purohit
Pat & Ian Cook Deutsche Bank ECMC Foundation Todd & Christine Fisher The Marc Haas Foundation iCapital Ruth & David Levine Carol Sutton Lewis & William M. Lewis, Jr. Beth J. Lief & Michael Simonson The Pinkerton Foundation Quantedge USA Inc
$500K-$999K Carnegie Corporation of New York* Ralph Schlosstein & Jane Hartley The New York Community Trust* Fund for the City of New York $100K-$499K Altman Foundation* The Carroll & Milton Petrie Foundation*
David L. Resnick Cynthia Rietscha William & Holly Russell Amita Shah Robert Sniecinski Mitchell J. Speiser Bob & Tricia Stein Deborah Vishnevsky
$5K- $24,999 Nina Beattie & Michael Eberstadt Rick Cotton & Betsy Smith Hagerty Drivers Foundation J. M. Kaplan Fund Bethany & Robert Millard
Wallace Education Fund Jeffrey & Kyle Weinstein Russell West & Marie Southwell Vicki & Andrew Wittenstein Donald Jay Wolfson This includes donors who made generous contributions to the organization during fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), including those who made multi-year gifts and grant awards. Multi-year gifts are annotated.
Centerbridge Foundation* Centerview Partners LLC
The Clark Foundation Blair & Cheryl Effron Evercore Partners Inc. Fund for Public Schools, Inc. Susanna Aaron & Gary Ginsberg Heckscher Foundation for Children* Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen Foundation Robin Hood Sue Lehmann Teaching Matters, Inc.* The Simon Brothers Family Foundation Tiger Foundation Tools Competition United States Department of Education*
Peter R. Orszag Susan C. Rebell Reed & Danielle Rayman Andrew Ryan $1,000-$4,999 Dorothy & Steven Alpert Carrie & Derek Braddock Lisa Caputo & Rick Morris Casey & Ellen Cogut Mark Dunetz & Talia Ofeck E-Rate Advantage The Fox & Hartin Fund
Marisa Harford Sandra Johnson John Jun
* multi-year gifts
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Board of Directors
Gary Ginsberg, Board Chair 25madison
Todd Fisher
Dr. Sandye Poitier Johnson Abyssinian Development Corporation
Blair W. Effron, Board Co-Chair Centerview Partners, LLC
Alex Katz Blackstone
Mark Dunetz, President New Visions for Public Schools
Sue Lehmann Student Success Network
Reed Rayman, Board Treasurer Apollo Global Management
It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of our beloved founder, chairman, and friend, Richard (Dick) Beattie. Over the past four decades, Mr. Beattie was one of the greatest champions of New York City’s public schools and the millions of students they have served. Today there are hundreds of thousands of adults whose paths to graduation, to college, and to careers were quietly shaped by his vision, his courage, and his unwavering support for educators. His passion for ensuring that every child in our city has access to a great school brought all of us together as an extended family. All of us at New Visions feel a profound sense of gratitude for the man who founded and steadfastly supported New Visions for Public Schools for 36 years. We also feel a deep obligation to ensure the amazing organization he leaves as his legacy continues to create new opportunities for many future generations of students to come. Thank you for joining us in honoring Mr. Beattie’s inspiring legacy. You can learn more about his impact in this video, originally produced in 2014 to celebrate our 25th anniversary, at www.newvisions.org/25.
William M. Lewis, Jr. Apollo Global Management
Beth J. Lief New Visions Founding President
Dr. Meisha Porter Center for Educational Innovation
Roger C. Altman Evercore Partners, Inc.
In Memoriam: Richard I. Beattie
Ralph L. Schlosstein Evercore Partners, Inc.
Dr. Tarika Barrett Girls Who Code
Maxwell Young Pfizer
Carrie Braddock Silver Lake
Sabienne Brutus Morrison & Foerster, LLP
Emeritus Directors
Richard Beattie, Founding Board Chair Chairman Emeritus (Deceased) Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Lisa Caputo The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Ian M. Cook Colgate-Palmolive Company (retired)
Peter R. Orszag, Director Emeritus Lazard, Inc.
Marielys Divanne Educators for Excellence
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We Couldn't Do It Without YOU!
Thanks to your support, I’m able to work directly with school leaders— helping them use the
At New Visions, we’re working every day to improve NYC public schools. Your support makes it possible for us to lead with data, collaborate openly, and continually innovate—all reasons I’ve proudly dedicated nearly 13 years to this work. Francis SYSTEMS AND DATA TEAM
Our work helps students get closer to their dreams for college and career. Thank you so much for supporting our young people to reach their postsecondary goals.
Portal to turn data into action so that
more students get the education they deserve and the opportunities to
succeed. Romina SCHOOL SUPPORT TEAM
Glenda POSTSECONDARY READINESS TEAM
Hear Our Heartfelt Thanks! Scan the QR code to watch a special thank you message from our staff.
EXPLORE OUR NEW WEBSITE! Visit NewVisions.org to learn more about our work.
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Statement of Activities
Year ended June 30, 2024
REVENUE O Government O Corporations
30 %
46 %
$ 16,018,138
$
820,724
O Foundations
$ 6,911,462 $ 10,988,810 $ $232,809 $ 34,971,943
REVENUE
O Other (including investment returns)
O Individuals
1 %
Total Revenue
20 %
3 %
EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES O School Support O Curriculum & Instruction
$ 14,438,168 $ 5,638,381 $ 11,448,931 $ 31,525,480
2 %
12 %
O Systems & Data
Subtotal Program Services
31 %
39 %
SUPPORTING SERVICES O Management and General
EXPENSES
$ 4,344,529
O Fundraising
$
875,728
Subtotal Supporting Services
$ 5,220,257
15 %
Total Expenses
$ 36,745,737
NET ASSETS Beginning of Year
$ 52,242,645 $ (1,773,794) $ 50,468,851
Change in Net Assets
End of Year
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, New Visions records contributions as revenue in the year in which they are committed even if the funds are not received. Expenditures are recorded in the year in which they are incurred.
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