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 3, 2020
- 2 min
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 20, 2020
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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 10, 2019
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
The Importance of Literacy In Education
Guest Blogger: Meghann Fallon, Director of Curriculum Instruction - Uncommon Schools Literacy education is one of the most pressing...