Thrive Collective
Who is the Forest Avenue Campus? From its early Hip Hop and Graffiti legends to its current students and the future they hold, P.S. 17X is here to tell us — THIS IS US. On a four school campus and in a neighborhood with a rich creative history, our students created a unifying message evident…
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood✨ but this is no ordinary neighborhood. Sharing its halls with six different schools, the Julia Richman Campus is the home to a vibrant and supportive community. It was a blast to collaborate with students at the Ella Baker School to create many of the highlights in this mural.…
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PS 130 has risen from the ashes of the last year as a phoenix flying bright with sights of the future for their school. With such a transformation, jubilee breaks through the quiet as students partake in the song and dance to ring in a new season. Working with PS 130 showed us that we…
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Uniting as guiding forces, a lighthouse and phoenix light the way over the clouds after a year of uncertainty. Resemblant of its name, Harlem Renaissance HS reflects on seasons of rebirth past and present and inspires us to do the same. In a similar light and with the help of our students, we were able…
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Let the show go on!🎈 In memory of two cherished teachers, this project stands as a lasting tribute to the lives and impact of Ms. Hamermesh and Ms. Walter. It was an honor to share some beautiful and heartfelt moments with the community of PS 89Q in our time together. Drawing from the creativity and…
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We Rise By Lifting Others 🦅 In reflection of many of PS 288’s values, our time with this school demonstrated the power of teamwork as an effort to soar towards excellence. This school truly leads by example in the way the students and staff collectively uplift and support one another, especially when facing obstacles. With…
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What is your mindfulness rooted in? The students of PS 279 joined us in exploring how we are the core of this city. We soon came to discuss the importance of our mental well-being not only on our individual selves, but the impact it has on those around us as well. Connected in more ways…
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The band’s ahead and ready to lead the McKinley fest lineup. From deep, longstanding meanings to fun, colorful play, the students of IS 259 are no strangers to the many festivities around the world. It was amazing to see many share stories and history of the traditions and identities they represent. What a way to…
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thrive-collective-ps45-5 thrive-collective-ps45-6 thrive-collective-ps45-4 What’s cooking at PS 45? 🥘 In true potluck style, you can find just about any treat to your liking in the these halls sprinkled with a touch of heartfelt affirmations. What better way to debut the school’s new food pantry than a parade of some sweet friends? Thanks to PS 45…
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After a year of online learning, the students at MS 141/RKA are more than familiar with the virtual world👾 With a name like The Arcade, it was fitting to have MS 141/RKA reach out for a mural in this space and paying tribute to this notable time in education. Bringing more nuance to connecting, students…
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