Superficially, the Brooklyn Generation School, here in the Flatbush area, looks a lot like the other six small public high schools that share space in this tall building, the former South Shore High School. What's noticeably different about it, though, is the strength of the relationships among staff members and students.
At six years old, Zach Bonner began to think differently about what learning looked liked for himself. With parental support, "school" became a blend of learning and serving.
"So it was my great honor to serve on the 2010 K-12 Horizon Project Advisory Board this year, and "our" report was released a couple of days ago. If you want another piece to add to your "compelling case for change" argument, it's worthy of your consideration. Obviously, I'm hoping you'll read the whole thing, but I wanted to pick out some of the pieces that I find particularly thought-provoking."