Brooklyn IndependentJun 19, 20202 minJuneteenth: A BKI Resource GuideWHAT DOES JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATE? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a celebration of the last enslaved people* learning about...
Brooklyn IndependentJun 4, 20202 minOutrage & Action - ResourcesAs a school community founded on racial justice and equity, we denounce the inhumane and racist treatment of Black lives displayed across...
Brooklyn IndependentMay 21, 20201 minDistance 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 IndependentFeb 21, 20201 minWhy 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 IndependentFeb 14, 20201 minSelf LoveThis 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 IndependentOct 11, 20191 minOur Community Science Commitment Community Science brings scientists and communities together to solve local challenges. -Eos.org At Brooklyn Independent, we strive to...
Brooklyn IndependentNov 20, 20181 minOn Being YourselfLast 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 IndependentOct 23, 20181 minSee 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 IndependentOct 18, 20181 minWhy Reading is POWERYes, we all know there is a strong correlation between reading and academic success. But at Brooklyn Independent, we <3 reading because...
Brooklyn IndependentAug 14, 20181 minBack-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 IndependentJun 2, 20181 minWhy We <3 PixelFrom 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 IndependentNov 22, 20173 minThe Importance of Middle SchoolGuest Blogger: Hannah Solomon, Founding Principal - Uncommon Schools Why is middle school important? I think most adults will reflect on...
Brooklyn IndependentNov 7, 20173 minThe Importance of Literacy In EducationGuest Blogger: Meghann Fallon, Director of Curriculum Instruction - Uncommon Schools Literacy education is one of the most pressing...