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Accomplishments
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TALES is the first public school in the nation to implement a fully vegetarian lunch menu, promoting a healthy eating model. TALES success influenced New York City, leading to the expansion of bvegetarian lunch options, with all schools now offering meatless options on Mondays and Fridays.
Two Time National Blue Ribbon School (2015 & 2023)
What is a National Blue Ribbon School ?
A U.S. National Blue Ribbon Schoool is a school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its overall academic excellence or its progress in closing achievement gaps, and must demonstrate this through student assessment data. Schools are selected from nominated candiates and must medet strict criteria, including high performance on state and national tests or significant advances in student achievement for diverse groups. The award recognizes schools that serve as models for innovation and effective practices, leading to an inspiring and high-quality learning environment for all students.
RACIAL EQUITY
Now entering our 19th year, we are also well known for our work in Race Equity. TALES staff have created and tailored curriculum to support our students individually and ensure that their races and cultures are represented throughout the school.
- Mission Statement: TALES’s mission explicitly states the use of a “race equity lens to empower students to break up patterns of racism and become leaders in the world”.
- Curriculum: our school has created and tailered its curriculum to support students individually and ensure that their races and cultures are represented.