Juneteenth: A BKI Resource Guide
WHAT DOES JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATE? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a celebration of the last enslaved people* learning about...
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Brooklyn Independent
- Jun 4, 2020
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Outrage & Action - Resources
As a school community founded on racial justice and equity, we denounce the inhumane and racist treatment of Black lives displayed across...
Brooklyn Independent
- May 21, 2020
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Distance Learning: Science Projects!
As a start-up school, we understand the importance of needing to get creative. And thanks to Ms. Hadam, our kids did just that! Science...
Brooklyn Independent
- Feb 21, 2020
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Why Black History?
Why do we celebrate Black History Month? What challenges come with celebrating Black lives and movements a single month of the year? Who...
Brooklyn Independent
- Feb 14, 2020
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Self Love
This year, on Valentine’s Day, we decided to do things a little bit differently and focus on the strongest form of love: SELF love. We...
Brooklyn Independent
- Oct 11, 2019
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Our Community Science Commitment
Community Science brings scientists and communities together to solve local challenges. -Eos.org At Brooklyn Independent, we strive to...
Brooklyn Independent
- Nov 20, 2018
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On Being Yourself
Last Friday, we teamed up with Books Are Magic and READ 718 for our first Kids Book Club meeting. We were so inspired by each reader's...
Brooklyn Independent
- Oct 23, 2018
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See you at SCHOOLFEST!
SCHOOLFEST is an awesome one-of-a-kind fair with over 70+ schools, day care centers, and enrichment/resource providers. SCHOOLFEST is all...
Brooklyn Independent
- Oct 18, 2018
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Why Reading is POWER
Yes, we all know there is a strong correlation between reading and academic success. But at Brooklyn Independent, we <3 reading because...
Brooklyn Independent
- Aug 14, 2018
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Back-To-School Bash!
The Back-To-School Bash was filled with face-painting, water-coloring, and happy, healthy faces! Our friends at NYU Langone offered free...
Brooklyn Independent
- Jun 2, 2018
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Why We <3 Pixel
From the moment you walk into Pixel Academy, you know this is a place built JUST for kids. Pixel Academy teaches "kids and teens to...
Brooklyn Independent
- Nov 22, 2017
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The Importance of Middle School
Guest Blogger: Hannah Solomon, Founding Principal - Uncommon Schools Why is middle school important? I think most adults will reflect on...
Brooklyn Independent
- Nov 7, 2017
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The Importance of Literacy In Education
Guest Blogger: Meghann Fallon, Director of Curriculum Instruction - Uncommon Schools Literacy education is one of the most pressing...