Downtown Elementary Students Visit Israel
For the most recent installment of “Anytime, Anywhere” at DTES, students in grades K-5 took a trip to Israel. Among other activities, they enjoyed a traditional Israeli lunch and visited recreations of the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock, an authentic Israeli market, and a hall of Israeli heroes. They even learned and performed…
TEDx Conferences at Brooklyn Prospect
Every year, 8th grade ELA teachers at Brooklyn Prospect Windsor Terrace Middle School organize a special project for their students. Jeff Baird, Jehan Giles and Robert Washington help their students research, write and deliver TED Talks on social justice issues of their choosing to close out a unit on Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely’s novel All American…
Student Spotlight
In early March, IB Visual Arts students in 11th and 12th grade showcased their work at a professional art gallery in Brooklyn. We caught up with BPHS Senior, Savannah, about her artistic journey through the International Baccalaureate program. What does the art you’ve created in the IB Visual Arts class mean to you? The art…
Student Spotlight: Savannah
In early March, IB Visual Arts students in 11th and 12th grade showcased their work at a professional art gallery in Brooklyn. We caught up with BPHS Senior, Savannah, about her artistic journey through the International Baccalaureate program. What does the art you’ve created in the IB Visual Arts class mean to you? The art I…
Brooklyn Prospect Celebrates Black History Month
Across the network in February, students and adults planned creative and meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month. Using art, culture, current events, writing, music, film, fashion, and more, members of our community had the opportunity to express themselves and share diverse aspects of black culture and heritage: Students at Brooklyn Prospect High School participated in a…
Network Office Visits
High School students, past and present, spend time at the Prospect Schools Network Office. Pictured below, BPHS Alumni Penelope Lajara (’16) and Khalid Anthony (’16) put their heads together on 2019 outreach strategies for the Brooklyn Prospect Alumni Association, which aims to build strong community among current and former students. And, the High School Choir…
