Open Future Institute Founder Gerard Senehi, Principal Michael Barakat of The Bronx High School for Law and Community Service (“Bronx Law”), and Marjorie Malpiede, Editor-in-Chief of LearningWell Magazine recently engaged in a conversation focused on the QUESTion Project at the Presidents’ Convening on College Student Mental Health and Wellbeing at New York University. Recognizing that high| Open Future Institute
We’re thrilled to share that this academic year, we are partnering with four new Title 1 public schools in the Bronx and Queens! This exciting development allows us to connect with over 2,000 new students, opening doors for even more young minds to build their agency and pursue lives filled with purpose. It has [...] The post Stronger Together: Welcoming New Schools to Our Community appeared first on Open Future Institute.| Open Future Institute
“This project poses as a beacon of light to those who live in fear, doubt, trouble, question… There are a lot of people like myself who question the world. The common question I hear and see is, “Why am I here”, “What am I going to do with my life”, “I [...] The post Student Quotes appeared first on Open Future Institute.| Open Future Institute
In an era where the holistic development of students is increasingly recognized as essential, The QUESTion Project, has garnered acclaim from esteemed scholars demonstrating profound effects on student well-being. This program has garnered recognition for its innovative approach and remarkable outcomes by distinguished academic scholars such as Howard Gardner from the Harvard| Open Future Institute
The Open Future Institute, along with four other remarkable organizations, has been selected for Zephyr Impact's inaugural Spark Cohort. Out of 250 applicants, the Open Future Institute was singled out as "among the most innovative and effective community-based solutions uplifting the mental health and wellness of young people in America." Each awardee will receive [...] The post Open Future Institute Joins Zephyr Impact’s Inaugural Spark Cohort appeared first on Open Future Institute.| Open Future Institute
In a society marked by constant innovation, mainstream education in America has clung to a one-size-fits-all approach for over a century. The need for diverse learning models has never been more apparent. Enter the Innovative Models Exchange—a dynamic library driving innovation for schools. The Exchange empowers communities to revolutionize education without starting from scratch, [...] The post The QUESTion Project is Featured on the Innovative Models Exchange appeared first on Open Future...| Open Future Institute
In a heartwarming display of unity and inspiration, former students Karla Perez and Alexander Uzobuife took center stage to share their remarkable experiences with the QUESTion Class, with Superintendent David Cintron and 90 public school principals and educators of the New York City Department of Education. The room buzzed with palpable energy as they spoke [...] The post Alumni Present the QUESTion Class to 60 Principals appeared first on Open Future Institute.| Open Future Institute
“….Fearlessness is not having no fear. But it is looking at that fear and saying I am not going to run away from it but I am going to run through it to get to the other side….” Alexander Uzobuife, Alumnus The QUESTion Project. Drew Perkins from ThoughtStrechers Education conducted an interview with Gerard [...] The post The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast: Growing Identity, Agency, & Purpose With The QUESTion Project appeared first on Open Future Institute.| Open Future Institute
The QUESTion Project was thrilled to have NYC Council Member Althea Stevens (@a_stevensd16) visit Bronx Latin High School (@bronxlatinschool). She told us how impressed she was by the students who have taken The QUESTion Class: their maturity, self-direction, sense of responsibility, and civic engagement.Working towards our goal to bring the QUESTion Project to more students [...] The post Council Member Althea Stevens visits the QUESTion Project appeared first on Open Future Institute.| Open Future Institute
