Category: NYC Schools
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A Winning Team Dances With Public School Pride
The National Ballet Dance Champions at P.S. 257 Magnet School of the Performing Arts, in Brooklyn, New York, are changing the face of dance competition culture. by Denise Henry Tutus, hats, vests and props hang from clothing racks in a closet. The closet is located next to the gym auditorium stage which converts into a…
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A Lions Attack Captures a Historic Win
P.S. 130 The Parkside School Brooklyn Lions Chess Team, took the first place prize at the New York State Scholastic Chess Championship in March. The event hosted over 1700 students vying for the State Champion title. by Denise Henry Chess coaches love teaching students how to develop their chess pieces to gain control during a…
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A Dance (Studio) Teaches Students to Soar
At SEALL Academy PS/IS 180, in Brooklyn, New York, students learn fluency and Flamenco dancing as they flourish both academically and creatively. by Denise Henry When K-5 students at SEALL Academy arrive at school, they can travel the world through dance in their new studio. Thanks to the Dancing in the Classroom residency, students learn…
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A Snapshot of Student Creativity
With focus, confidence, and passion, middle school students at PS84 José de Diego in Brooklyn, take the photos that showcase a diverse and close-knit school community. By Denise Henry PS 84 is a school that encourages students to have a voice and gives them the freedom to be creative. These values immediately come into focus…
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A Magnetic Dream Team
P.S. 93’s S.T.E.A.M. Magnet grant helps nurture a growing school community. By Denise Henry At P.S. 93 The Magnet School of S.T.E.A.M in Brooklyn, students know that their achievements and successes are all made possible through hard work, collaboration, and teamwork. “From the school aides to the teachers to the school safety agents, everybody plays…
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