Who We Are

Metro Learning Communities (MLC) is a specialized professional development project of NYU’s Metro Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools. The project’s core mission is to improve quality of instruction and academic achievement for all students through deep and collaborative teacher learning.

MLC works, virtually and in-person, with a wide range of organizations to promote professional learning communities, data-smart schooling and teaching, early career mentoring for teachers and parent training. We provide customized school coaching, professional development workshops and school or network specific services in the development of powerful and equitable schooling.

Who We Work With

Participants

• Pre-K-12 teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• School leaders
• District/Network staff
• Parents

Partners

• NYU Partnership Schools
• New Visions for Public Schools
• New York City Department of Education
• The Center for Educational Innovation (CEI)
• The School Reform Initiative (SRI)

MLC trainers and coaches are highly experienced facilitators including:

• Pre-K-12 educators
• School Administrators
• Professors
• Reform Leaders

Since inception, MLC has worked with 2,500 educators primarily from the NY tri-state area, impacting more than 25,000 students.