Throughout the week of May 11, 2020, Brooklyn Friends 7th-11th graders experienced a series of powerful presentations with community partners organized by the Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement. More about the events can be found here, and the video recordings of the sessions as well as calls to action are included below! May […]
by Tian Yi, C.A.S. Coordinator On March 9th, Upper Schoolers spread out across the Lawrence Street Campus and the Pearl Street Meetinghouse to engage with the Creativity Activity Service (C.A.S.) projects of seven members from the Class of 2020. Each year, BFS organizes an Upper School-wide event called C.A.S.apalooza, where a group of 12th graders […]
Since the transition to Virtual School, the Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement has organized meaningful virtual opportunities for students to continue their social change efforts with community partners and with each other across divisions! Here are some exciting highlights: In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, NAACP Director of Environmental […]
Last fall, a group of 3rd grade students showed up at our Head of School’s Office and requested to meet with Crissy. They then proceeded to sit with her and began with, “We are here because we need your help.” The rest, as they say, is history. A powerful letter in hand, they advocated for […]
When Youth Advocacy Turns into Action Informed advocacy for reform in prisons and the criminal justice system is a long term interest among many in the Middle and Upper School, and one of the topics they delve into as part of the school’s Service Learning and Civic Engagement curriculum. “Solitary is Torture” was the call of the […]
REGISTER FOR TOUR BFS families and colleagues are invited to a special event on Saturday morning, March 7, in which Black history, women’s history, and the changing fortunes of Downtown Brooklyn intersect and are brought into focus. The day will begin with a gentrification tour of downtown Brooklyn starting at 10am; there is no charge […]
Next week, February 3rd through 7th, marks the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. Brooklyn Friends School social justice advocates are taking the lead in bringing this effort to our community. In preparation for the Week, students in the Middle and Upper Schools learned about Black Lives Matter at School, its […]
On Tuesday, Nov. 26 the 10th grade will host our sixth annual BFS Community Issues Conference. Students in grades 8-12 will learn about significant local community issues and identify ways that they, as young people, can support constructive change in the community. Tenth graders in the class Service and Justice: Raising Awareness & Inspiring Action, have designed the […]
Message sent to Upper School Families on Sept. 10 As you may know, next Friday 20 September, there will be a youth-led Global Climate Strike. Young people throughout New York City, across the United States, and around the world will walk out of their schools to call attention to the global climate crisis. Three days […]
By Lili M. and Théa S., Class of 2019 Earth Day 2019 came with much fanfare after the recent wave of environmentally centered protests and lawsuits. BFS decided to mark the occasion by dedicating a collection period to student led workshops addressing various environmental issues relating to the US food industry, waste, and sustainable eating. […]
On April 16th, Upper Schoolers gathered in the Pearl Street Meeting House to share in a unique experience with the graduating 12th graders. Six students from the Class of 2019 took to the stage to share the intersections between their passions and their projects for this year’s Creativity Activity Service (C.A.S.) Collection. 12th grade […]
Kai and Natalie: Through the Service and Justice class led by Natania and Noel this semester, 9th graders experienced an Immersive Exploration of Gentrification. Students spent three days exploring gentrification and its effects on different neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY. The three day interactive and educational experience had the grade begin by exploring Los Sures, […]
