Impact
We believe a sustainable future starts in the classroom. Using state-of-the-art hydroponic farming technology, students don’t just learn about the science of sustainability – they live it. Our curriculum ignites the joy of learning through the science of sustainability, transforming students into knowledgeable and confident Farmer Scientists. By growing fresh, nutritious food from seed-to-harvest, students gain invaluable insights into the connections between humans, technology, and the environment, and their direct relationship to climate change.
Our impact extends far beyond the classroom walls, empowering students with the knowledge and tools they need to become stewards of the planet.
Our Reach
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350
Hydroponic
Classrooms Built -
1,400+
Teachers
Trained -
140,000
K-12 Students
Reached Annually -
200,000+
Pounds of Annual
Produce Capacity
Our Impact
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94%
of teachers report that students develop a strong awareness and appreciation of the environment through NY Sun Works’ program
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92%
of teachers report that students actively engage in science through NY Sun Works’ program
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98%
of teachers report that students bring harvested food home
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97%
of teachers are satisfied with NYSW support services
Our programming is accessible to all types of learners, including those who require special accommodations, and is designed to be inclusive and culturally responsive.
How We Assess Our Impact
We annually conduct a thorough evaluation of our programming, guided by Key Performance Indicators using a data-driven approach. In addition to this internal assessment, we engage independent research firms to measure our influence across crucial domains, including science achievement and social-emotional learning.
Our curriculum seamlessly integrates evaluation tools to enable teachers to comprehensively assess the program’s impact on student learning. Teachers are empowered to monitor student progress through student journal pages, formative and summative assessments, and dynamic project-based learning experiences, all of which take center stage at our annual Discovering Sustainability Science Youth Conference.
DISCOVER THE OUTCOMES OF OUR PROGRAMMING:
2023-2024 Impact Summary
2022-2023 Annual Report
2021-2022 Annual Report
2019-2020 Annual Report
