As superintendent of Rochester Public Schools, Dr. Manny Rivera developed partnerships with his district and community to advance instruction, improve achievement, and build a surround care infrastructure to support the learning process. Replicating the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) was at the heart of his plan.

At the recent Harlem Children’s Zone conference in New York City, Dr. Rivera shared his experiences on a panel moderated by the Efficacy Institute’s Jeff Howard. Dr. Rivera emphasized that schools will play a critical role in the success of President Obama’s Promise Neighborhood initiative which is based on the HCZ model. He highlighted the importance of leveraging the many resources already flowing into a community and that the efficient use of these resources is what ultimately drives educational outcomes.

View Dr. Manny Rivera’s presentation here.