Ross Global Academy, Charter school in Lower Manhattan, United States
Ross Global Academy was a charter school in Manhattan that initially operated at the Tweed Courthouse at 52 Chambers Street before moving to East 11th Street in the Lower East Side. The school taught students from elementary through middle grades and offered over 100 elective courses to support academic and personal development.
The school was founded in 2006 by Courtney Sale Ross, widow of Time-Warner CEO Steve Ross, and began with 160 students across elementary and middle grades. It developed based on educational ideas connected to the Ross School in East Hampton.
The school emphasized global perspectives in its curriculum and worked with New York University to integrate project-based learning into classes. This partnership helped bring international understanding and practical skills into the classroom.
The school was easily accessible in Lower Manhattan and was housed in renovated historic buildings with modern classrooms. Visitors should note that small class groups of about 12 students created a more intimate learning environment.
The school used a spiral curriculum designed by William Thompson and Ralph Abraham that wove together different subjects in innovative ways. This unusual teaching approach set it apart from traditional school models in the area.
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