ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANSION INTO NYC CHARTER SCHOOLS

Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) is catalyzing a youth-led movement to
end food insecurity in one generation through high-capacity, school-
based hydroponic farming. TFFJ enlisted the Capstone team to help
with its expansion strategy by exploring the potential for partnering
with New York City charter schools to obviate some of the process
challenges that arise in working with NYC public schools. The
team produced an internal and external environmental scan, which
included interviewing staff members at TFFJ, charter schools, and
other nonprofits. The team's final report recommends how TFFJ can
expand strategically into NYC charter schools, including strategies
for addressing internal weaknesses and external threats while
leveraging strengths and opportunities.