Grow your school’s access to
science-rich Institutions

Grow your school’s access to science-rich Institutions

Urban Advantage and the Administrators of NYC

UA provides support for the teaching and learning of science in participating schools. By providing professional development for teachers, parent coordinators, and administrators, UA links school leaders and their science staff more thoroughly, ensuring all participants have the support they need.

Administrators receive access to UA's eight science-rich cultural institutions to recognize the benefit of student access to the curriculam-supporting learning that can happen in these places.

Does my school participate?

Professional Learning

Administrators play a key role in supporting the participation of teachers and parent coordinators in UA’s immersive professional learning, where science is learned by doing. They also help facilitate field trips to UA partner institutions, where students get hands-on, inquiry-based science experiences. By supporting events like School Community Trips, Family Science Days, and the UA Science Expo, administrators help strengthen students’ connection to science and use the city as an extension of the classroom.

Participating in Research-Based Professional Learning

Administrators attend four UA Administrator Breakfasts throughout the school year to stay up-to-date on the latest program developments. These events provide immersive learning experiences that deepen their understanding of the work with teachers and parent coordinators. This helps administrators return to their schools with fresh tools and strategies to improve family engagement and support teachers in reflecting on their practice.

Forming a UA-supported community

The Administrator events give UA Administrators the chance to network with colleagues citywide, exchange ideas, and learn from shared challenges, helping to build a culture of collaboration and continuous practice improvement.

Using your voucher to Visit Institutions

Administrators have planning vouchers. Please explore the Visit Institutions section to see how to book your reservation at each institution before visiting with your voucher.

Using your voucher to Visit Institutions

Administrators have planning vouchers. Please explore this Visit Institutions section to see how to book your reservation at each institution before visiting.

Upcoming Events

During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free.
During the summer, these events may required additional payment.

During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free. During the summer, these events may required additional payment.

Jun 15, 2025
Sun
10am - 12pm
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Bronx Zoo

Use your Student +3 Voucher these special days and receive access to speciale ducational activities, such as a scavenger hunt. Register for Community/Family Days using your voucher at https://bronxzoo.com/learn/professional-development/urban-advantage
May 18, 2025
Sun
5pm - 8pm
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New York Aquarium

We are excited to have you at the aquarium for this exclusive after hours event. Be an Ocean Explorer and discover how you can help protect wildlife. Visit all of our special activities and enjoy the fully reopened and restored exhibits to join animal chats with Aquarium Educators.
May 23, 2025 - Jan 01, 1970
Thu
5:30pm - 8pm
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New York Hall Of Science

The STEM Career Expo connects high school and college students with professionals and organizations across diverse STEM fields. Explore career opportunities, engage in hands-on activities, and participate in panels and networking sessions designed to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators.
Aug 12, 2024 - Aug 12, 2028
Everyday
10am - 5:30pm
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American Museum of Natural History

Thought to be the largest and one of the most complete Stegosaurus specimens ever uncovered, Apex is now on view in the Museum’s Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium.
Feb 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Everyday
3:30pm
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Bronx Zoo

When it's time to eat, our Magellanic penguins come out of their dens or up from the deep and bob for fish. If we think of a question, there's always a friendly zookeeper nearby to answer it.
Mar 01, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025
Everyday
10am - 5pm
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New York Hall Of Science

maging Women in the Space Age showcases the achievements of America’s pioneering female aviators, astronautic engineers, and astronauts and highlights the fascination with space women in movies, television, advertising, and fashion design.
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