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.
Professional Learning
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.
Visit Institutions
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
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.
New York Botanical Garden
American Museum of Natural History
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Resources
Offshore wind energy is coming to NYC and the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in 2026. Construction is currently underway! Swipe to learn more about this new industry in NYC. #windenergy #turbines #sciencenews
Happy World Oceans Day! Swipe to learn more about the historic work that the New York Aquarium is doing right off of our shores here in New York City. A story 100 years in the making! 🌊💙 #worldoceansday #NYA #urbanadvantage
Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Saturday, May 10 for our Family Science Day. This year`s theme is A Community in Bloom and we`ll have plenty of fun, engaging, science activities around the grounds! You`ll be able to check out what we have blooming right now (swipe for pics) as well as interact with our special guests: Prospect Park Zoo, Prospect Park Alliance, Dept of Environmental Conservation, Green City Force, and iamCaribBeing.
Use your Student +3 voucher to visit QBG this Spring Break!! #urbanadvantage #springbreak
It`s spring break! A perfect time to use your Student +3 vouchers at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Don`t miss out! #cherryblossom #urbanadvantage #springbreak
Celebrate this upcoming NYCPS Climate Action Day with us! On April 9, share the activity you`re doing in your school with students to promote outdoor learning, play, and caring for open green spaces. We`ll have some fun posts to share too. Who has an activity planned? #greenspace #climateactiondays
#UrbanAdvantage Partners and Lead Teachers representing at the @official_nsta conference in Philly! #latergram
