Revive the Dream Institute Revives the American Public Education System

Founded by Mike Rosskamm, Revive the Dream Institute (RTD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to renewing the American dream for underserved children. Each year, RTD selects 25 fellows who are empowered to be lifelong advocates for better public education.

During their first year, RTD fellows meet for 10 monthly sessions that immerse them in the national education crisis and develop them into effective catalysts of change. Led by education practitioners, sessions focus on important topics in education reform. In year two, RTD fellows get hands-on experience by being matched with an education organization and taking on a project to improve the organization's impact. After completing their fellowship, RTD fellows continue to work on behalf of millions of underserved American children.

Rosskamm, who heads RTD as executive director, is the principal at Achievement First Bushwick Middle School in Brooklyn and a Broad Resident in the 2011-2013 cohort. Previously, he served as a project leader at The Boston Consulting Group and taught high school math to low-income students in NYC.