PS 770 NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY

PS 770, The New American Academy, located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a unique public elementary school known for its innovative pedagogical model. Founded by educator Shimon Waronker, the school was designed to move away from the traditional "one teacher per classroom" model. Instead, it utilizes a "team-teaching" approach where large groups of students are led by a collaborative team of educators, including a master teacher, lead teachers, and apprentices. This structure aims to provide more individualized attention to students, foster professional development for staff, and create a collaborative community environment.

The school is deeply committed to academic rigor, character development, and a culture of high expectations for all students. By leveraging smaller group instruction within its larger team structure, PS 770 focuses on meeting students at their specific academic levels while fostering a sense of shared responsibility for learning. The school is widely recognized for its "New American" philosophy, which emphasizes a professionalized teaching environment where collaboration is the primary driver of student success, aiming to prepare students not just for testing, but for long-term academic and social achievement.