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Major Gifts

For nearly 30 years, the way we have reimagined education has already helped create a more just world, but we need your help to continue!

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At Hoboken Charter School (HCS), we have reimagined education so today’s children will create a more just world tomorrow. Our focus on academic, artistic, personal, and civic growth prepares students to think critically and empowers them to stand up for equity and equality in our world. With the advancement of AI, the deepening political divides, and the continuing impact of climate change, our work is as important as ever.

Charter School Inequities

 

Compared to traditional public schools, charter schools like HCS are significantly underfunded.

 

  • On average, public charter schools in Hoboken receive $8,150 less in funding per pupil funding compared to traditional districts.

  • Unlike traditional school districts, charter schools are excluded from many state funding streams, such as transportation aid, educational adequacy aid, and debt service aid.

  • New Jersey is one of the few states in the country that does not provide facilities aid to public charter schools.

 

SOURCE: NJCharters.org

By closing these funding gaps, you will support our work in:

  • Educational System Redesign and Transformation

  • Teacher Compensation, Preparation, and Development 

  • Narrative Change 

  • Civic Education and Engagement

  • Literacy and Reading 

  • STEM

  • Arts Education and Expression

Plus, supporting our work also helps diversify the workforce in and around Hoboken for decades to come. 
 


 

 Your Financial Support is Needed

 

We are confident that our students will be up to the challenges they’ll face as adults, but we can’t prepare them alone. Your support is needed. 

 

  • Connect us with foundations that prioritize educational equity and social justice initiatives.

  • Explore our corporate sponsorship opportunities and naming rights for new programs.

  • Learn more about how planned gifts can secure the future of HCS graduates.

  • Remember HCS in your estate planning.

 

If you would like to learn more, please let us know. Reach out to Deirdra Grode, dgrode@hobokencs.net. 

 

Jane & Paul McConnell, Parent

HCS Service learning set the stage for our children’s choice of career and approach to overcoming challenges with practicality and empathy…With the foundation provided by HCS, they had the tools needed to successfully thrive in some of the world’s most demanding higher-learning environments.

Friends of Hoboken Charter School

Friends of HCS (FoHCS) is a parent-run, non-profit dedicated to championing our mission. Discover how FoHCS provides support for our students throughout the year.

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