From Brooklyn to Portugal: This Prospect Schools Student is a World Champion Karate Kid
Prospect Schools has been educating a diverse array of students for 16 years, and that diversity isn’t limited to ethnicity, race or economic status. It also means our student body has kids with all types of interests! Take, for instance, Brooklyn High School Junior Hazel W, who, while she is a regular high school student,…
New Annual Report is Live!
Through our multimedia annual reports, we share a behind-the-scenes look at our past academic year and spotlight victories and cherished memories from across the Prospect Schools network. Our 2024 report, “Windows into Prospect” gives readers a look into our schools and our communities, with highlights from students, staff, and board members. From academic gains to…
Our New Website is Live!
New year, new website! We partnered with the team at Jetpack to bring you a dynamic online experience that captures the heart and soul of Prospect Schools. As you navigate the site, here’s what you will experience: Feast your eyes on a fresh new look! A design that showcases our amazing schools and our team’s…
BPHS Students conducts research on Freshkills, FDNY train students on life-saving techniques
Brooklyn Prospect High School Students Take Flight in Freshkills Park Research Brooklyn Prospect High School seniors got their hands dirty for science! These IB Environmental Systems and Societies students spent several mornings in October exploring Freshkills Park, the city’s iconic landfill-turned-park. They conducted hands-on research, collecting data on insect populations and contributing to the Freshkills…
Two Tons of Trash and a Life-Changing Voyage: BPHS Teacher & Alum Tackle Marine Debris off the coast of Maine
When Brooklyn Prospect High School teacher Brannon O’Connor learned about a chance to join a research and cleanup expedition aboard a yacht off the coast of Maine, she knew she had to apply. The opportunity was offered through the Rozalia Project, a non-profit dedicated to fighting ocean pollution through hands-on cleanup efforts and data-driven advocacy. O’Connor, who teaches…
South Korean Educators Seek Inclusion and Special Education Insights at Downtown Elementary School
Prospect Schools are setting a high standard for inclusion among their diverse student body and generously sharing their expertise with educators from around the globe. On September 25th, a delegation of educators from South Korea’s Chungcheongbuk-do Special Education Institute, an organization affiliated with the South Korean Ministry of Education that provides tailored educational support for…
