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Frank McCourt HS: Inspire Growth Daily

Frank McCourt High School, located in the Brandeis Campus on West 84th street, sits a few blocks from Central Park. The school is named after Francis McCourt, writer, teacher, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Veteran teaching artist Nico Collazo worked with students to interpret the theme, “Inspire Growth Daily,” by focusing on collaboration, self awareness, and…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is a Camel

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is an Elephant

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is a Donkey

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian is a Boat Captain

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian Lives at Home

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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MS 83X: My Librarian Rides a Bike

At PS 83 Donald Hertz, the Principal wanted a piece of artwork that reflected the fourth grade curriculum. After reviewing the various curriculum modulars and books, an obvious theme emerged!  While fourth graders studied different flora and fauna around the world, they also explore how different children learn across the globe. In her first collaboration…

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PS 226K: Safe Sanctuary

P.S./I.S. 226 commissioned this project to empower middle school students to interpret and promote their vision for a “Safe Sanctuary” where all students feel welcomed and respected. Initially, some of the students were nervous about participating. Once they realized they could have a lasting impact within the school they ended up giving more ideas than…

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PS/MS 279X: Welcome

7habits-ribbon2 7habbits-ribbon welcome-banner3 ps279-banner welcome-banner We returned to PS 279X for the fourth consecutive year with support of the NYC Council Art a Catalyst for Change Initiative and NYC Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez. Teaching artists Lola Lovenotes and Sydney Tirado worked with two groups after school to produce two murals exploring the Seven Habits…

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PS/MS 279X: Seven Habits to Success

7habits-ribbon2 7habbits-ribbon welcome-banner3 ps279-banner welcome-banner We returned to PS 279X for the fourth consecutive year with support of the NYC Council Art a Catalyst for Change Initiative and NYC Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez. Teaching artists Lola Lovenotes and Sydney Tirado worked with two groups after school to produce two murals exploring the Seven Habits…

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