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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...

Brooklyn Independent
Jun 19, 20202 min read


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
Jun 4, 20202 min read


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
May 21, 20201 min read


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 21, 20201 min read


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
Feb 14, 20201 min read


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
Oct 11, 20191 min read


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
Nov 20, 20181 min read


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 23, 20181 min read


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
Oct 18, 20181 min read


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
Aug 14, 20181 min read


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
Jun 2, 20181 min read


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 22, 20173 min read


The Importance of Literacy In Education
Guest Blogger: Meghann Fallon, Director of Curriculum Instruction - Uncommon Schools Literacy education is one of the most pressing...

Brooklyn Independent
Nov 7, 20173 min read
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