Our History

An Urban Education Success Story

This child's first day of school was also the first day of the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School.

The Boston Renaissance Charter Public School (BRCPS) was founded in 1995 by Dr. Robert Gaudet, former Executive Director of the Horace Mann Foundation, and a group of concerned business and community leaders, who wished to create an alternative educational opportunity that would enable children of the city of Boston to experience “a world class education.”

Since its creation, BRCPS has been committed to the philosophy of educating the whole child. BRCPS has balanced a rigorous academic curriculum with an equally impressive focus on visual and performing arts, including daily exposure to instruction in fine arts, various forms of dance, vocal and instrumental music instruction, physical education, and technology literacy.

Did You Know?

• Renaissance was recognized for significant improvement on reading test scores, receiving an $823,000 grant from the Department of Education.
• Students practice reading and math on mobile wireless computer labs that travel from classroom to classroom.
• Teachers report to school up to two weeks earlier than their students for intensive professional development.
• Every Renaissance student participates in one hour of music, art, dance or physical education every day.
• A network of over 50 community and business partners supports Renaissance students and initiatives.
• Renaissance classes are taught by teaching teams that include regular educators, reading and math specialists and special educators, allowing for specialized small group instruction.