To our PENCIL Family, We are devastated and outraged as we mourn the tragic loss of Mr. George Floyd, who is among only the most recent of so many innocent victims of ignorance and senseless violence. We stand in solidarity with the Black and Brown community in the fight against systemic racial injustice. And never have we been more committed to our mission to bring equity of opportunity to the...
Read moreDear PENCIL Partners, As we welcome in 2021 and the fresh start to the new year, we want to thank each of you for your...
Read moreNew York City is home to the largest school system in the country, with 1.1 million students enrolled in public schools. Earlier this month, New...
Read moreAs PENCIL turns 25 this year, we are looking back at all we have achieved and overcome. Yes, times are challenging, but the outpouring of...
Read more