A Better Chance
Education Administration ProgramsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
A Better Chance is an education administration program that places academically capable students of color from economically disadvantaged backgrounds into selective independent high schools. By providing this pathway, it aims to broaden opportunities for these students to pursue leadership roles in American society. The program originated in 1963 when 23 headmasters of selective independent schools committed to diversifying their student bodies, selecting an initial group of 55 scholars. The organization is based in New York City, New York, and operates as a mid-sized entity within the education sector to administer and support student placement across participating schools. Over time, the program grew from its initial cohort to enroll nearly 1,900 students in the 2008/2009 school year.