NYU Metro Center focuses on driving equity and access in school settings--especially when confronting issues of difference across race, gender, gender identity, national origin, socioeconomic status, and other identities historically marginalized in educational spaces. Our comprehensive programs and projects serve a wide range of constituencies and our persistence of vision, mission, and values have forged NYU Metro Center into a nationally recognized leader in educational equity.
Research and Evaluation
Our research and evaluation teams conduct and support rigorous original research related to educational equity.
Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation
Conducts applied research and evaluation studies focused on promoting positive educational outcomes for youth, and understanding the influence of both schools and communities on those outcomes.
Mindful Education Lab
Oversees two parallel but connected programs - research and teacher training.
Project for the Advancement of our Common Humanity (PACH)
A think-and-do tank that draws from the science of human connection in order to create a more just and humane world.
School Change and Community Engagement
Our School Change and Community Engagement (SCCE) team supports youth, families, community members, educators, & schools to build robust environments that foster student success.
The Education Justice Research and Organizing Collaborative (EJ-ROC)
The Education Justice Research and Organizing Collaborative (EJ-ROC) brings together researchers, data and policy analysts, and community organizers to provide critical research, data, policy and strategic support for the education justice movement.
Innovations in Equity and Systemic Change
The Innovations in Equity and Systemic Change (IESC) provides professional development, technical assistance, and consultancy to educational institutions in general and special education.
Institute for Healing and Belonging in Schools (IHBS)
Aims to close equity gaps and improve student outcomes through creative problem-solving, research-driven insights, and tailored strategies. By empowering educators, leaders, communities, and caregivers with the right tools, we cultivate healing-centered, inclusive environments where all students—especially Black and Brown youth—can thrive.
Nest Support Project
The goal of the Nest Support Project is to partner with public schools to establish inclusive cultures and advance the development and implementation of educational practices for autistic learners.
NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network
Offers technical assistance, professional development and resource materials that strengthens the teaching and learning of students of English as a new language, and students of languages other than English.
Youth Development and College and Career Preparation
Our Youth Development and College and Career Preparation (YDCCP) team provides young people with tools, mentorship, college prep knowledge, and career exploration skills to transition to the next phase of their development.
College Prep Academy/1199 WorkForce
Supplemental college-preparatory program focused on academic enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, college readiness, career planning, and professional internship experience
Liberty Partnerships Program
Provides comprehensive services designed to meet the academic, psychological, social and other developmental needs of high-risk students.
Metro Core
The Metro Core team multiplies the strengths of the Metro Center's three units and eleven subunits to facilitate projects to expand capacity-building offerings for education researchers, policymakers, and leaders committed to the work.
