WWC Summary of Evidence for this Intervention

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy Charter Schools

The Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a non-profit organization designed to serve low-income children and families living in Harlem in New York City. It provides various community services and supports two public K–12 charter schools, hereafter referred to as the HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools. The HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools have a longer school day and year than traditional public schools, and focus on core academic subjects, arts, and physical fitness. They monitor student progress on academic outcomes and provide differentiated instruction for students who have not met required benchmarks. The schools aim to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and use student achievement to evaluate and incentivize teachers. In addition to focusing on academics, the schools educate students and families on character development, healthy lifestyles, and leadership skills. In partnership with the HCZ, the HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools provide students with various community services and non-academic supports, such as social workers, counseling, and medical and dental services.

Reviewed Research

Charter Schools

January 2018

Evidence Snapshot Intervention Report (561 KB) Review Protocol

As of January 2018, no studies of Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy Charter Schools were found that fell within the scope of the Charter Schools review protocol and met WWC evidence standards. Therefore, the WWC is unable to draw any research based conclusions about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy Charter Schools to improve outcomes in this area.