About Discovery

History & Mission
The Discovery Center started with a $6,000 grant and grew into a multi-million dollar Institute…

Philosophy
Learn about the educational philosophies and psychologies that we use to define discovery learning.

Funding
Learn about the various agencies and grants that fund the Discovery Institute’s programs.

Partnerships
Learn about our partnerships with the City University of New York, K-12 New York City public schools, and local groups whose concerns include the education of New York City's youth.

Professional Development
The Discovery Institute's ultimate goal is to improve students' academic achievement. Because students spend more than 1000 hours annually in classrooms with teachers, the Institute seeks to improve academic achievement primarily through the improvement of teaching.

Basic Skills Development
All Discovery Institute projects include organized efforts to develop basic skills, based on the tenet that success depends primarily on engaging the students' interest.

Staff
Learn about Discovery staff members and how to get in touch with them.

Resources