Harlem Reads & Writes
Developing strong readers, powerful writers, and confident communicators with cultural relevance at the core.
Learn more →Harlem Community School District 5 · Central Harlem
Reimagining the Renaissance
Building schools where students are academically challenged, emotionally grounded, culturally affirmed, and prepared to lead in Harlem and the world.
Six District Initiatives
Our six major initiatives translate our vision into daily practice across literacy, mathematics, culture, identity, student support, and long-term pathways.
Harlem Solves
Building deep mathematical understanding, reasoning, and problem-solving skills for real-world impact.
Learn more →CRASEL
Cultivating emotional intelligence, restoration, and leadership to support whole-child well-being and success.
Learn more →Black Studies
Affirming identity, history, and culture while building critical thinkers and change makers.
Learn more →MTSS
Providing integrated academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance supports for every student.
Learn more →Student Pathways
Creating clear pathways from early childhood through middle school and beyond.
Learn more →2025–2026 District Highlights
Stronger Outcomes
Improved academic growth across literacy and math.
Culture of Care
CRASEL implementation expanding to support student well-being and leadership.
Stronger Schools
Investing in great leaders, great teachers, and great learning environments.
Rooted in Partnership
Deepening Harlem partnerships that expand opportunity for every child.
Enrollment & Admissions
Find the right pathway for your child
Explore school options and grade-level pathways from early childhood through middle school.
Stories from District 5
Upcoming Events
- Sep10First day of schoolThursday, September 10
- Sep21Yom Kippur — schools closedMonday, September 21
- Sep23Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences — middle schools & D75 schoolsWednesday, September 23
We will build cohesion among our great schools through strong instructional practices and a holistic approach to learning.
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