When we take collective responsibility for our students, we give them (and our community!) the chance to thrive. See our progress, read our success stories, and learn how you can get involved.
I feel like the Zone 126 staff are really good role models, and that more children need role models, very positive role models. Because if they shaped us from 13 to 17, just think what can they do with elementary school kids from 5 to 10, or kids 11 to 13 who are about to attend high school. I feel like their support is better for communities overall.
– Brian, 12th grade student at
Long Island City High School
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When you’re struggling with a class, Zone 126 staff will sit you down and do goal setting with you. They’ll find a structure and help you get your work done and on time, so that you don’t fail or procrastinate. They’ll push you and motivate you.
– Amari, 11th Grade Student at
Long Island City High School
Zone 126 has been an invaluable partner, helping boost math and literacy scores and reduce chronic absenteeism. Their commitment and adaptability have provided essential resources that support our students and families, helping them reach their full potential.
– Alexander Angueira,
Principal, IS 126Q
Program partners offer high quality, impactful programming across a number of program quality, positive youth development, and academic behavior indicators.
Zone 126 participants attend an average of 10 more days of school than non-participants (based on 2017-2023 data evaluations conducted by Owen Consulting, Inc.).
We’re able to do what we do through the generosity of our community and supporters. When Zone 126 is thriving, so are our students. And when our students thrive, so do our families, our businesses, and our communities.
