Educator, author, and MCS parent Chris Emdin illustrates the value of an MCS curriculum that not only respects a child's culture and interests but also cultivates self-directed learners poised to achieve academic success as they grow.
NPR journalist and culture critic Alison Stewart shares her family’s journey at MCS, where her son’s Jewish and Black heritage is embraced and celebrated in a community dedicated to inclusivity.
Ana Maria Archila, Director of the NY Working Families Party and current MCS parent, demonstrates the unique educational approach of MCS, where children learn to embrace diversity and are prepared to tackle societal inequities.
MCS Alum and Rhodes Scholar, Daniel Altschuler, showcases the lasting impact of a nurturing and academically rigorous MCS education, particularly for members of the Jewish community and those who prioritize a progressive, humanities-focused approach.
Dr. Maida Galves, Public Health Professor and MCS parent, talks about the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at MCS, emphasizing its diversity across racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic lines, and the profound impact this has on multicultural families like hers.
Dr. Christopher Emdin, professor of education and MCS parent, presents a compelling narrative that MCS is a safe space where Black children excel academically without compromising their well-being or cultural identity.
Health equity leader and MCS parent, Dr. Oni Blackstock, sheds light on the need for diversity in educational content and the importance of children seeing their humanity reflected in their learning environment, all through a personal anecdote about her son’s MCS class.
Roberta Pereira, Executive Director at the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts, proudly reflects on how her Latinx heritage and immigrant background drew her to MCS, where the school’s commitment to equal access and celebrating diverse voices fosters a truly unique and inclusive environment.
In this poetic rendition, Writer, Poet, and MCS Alum Kai Naima-Willams recounts her experiences at the MCS farm through a captivating poem she wrote in eighth grade. Her words paint a picture of a world transformed by nature into a vivid classroom.
Alison Stewart, journalist, author and MCS parent, describes her journey in choosing MCS, highlighting her belief that education extends beyond academic content to include the social environment – the students, the teachers, and the families that make up the school community.
LGBTQ activist, community leader, and MCS Parent Ana Maria Archila gives testament to MCS as a safe and supportive space where her children are encouraged to embrace their own identities and expressions and honor those of others.
Pediatrician and MCS Parent, Dr. Maida Galvez, shares how MCS’ empowering educational approach inspired her son to explore and understand his cultural heritage from a young age, bolstering his sense-of-himself and his identity.
