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The Green School
Location: Brooklyn, NY
The Green School is a 9th-12th grade learning community that develops science, math, literacy, and social studies skills in the context of New York City's many environments. Through rigorous interdisciplinary curricula and hands-on experiential projects, students will engage with their environment, participate meaningfully in community life, and prepare for their futures.
Highlights:
Features of The Green School:- field research outside the classroom
- internships
- strong advisory system for each student
- student involvement in school decision-making
- senior year is composed of research seminars designed around student interest
Links:
- The Green School (website) - http://www.greenschooleducation.org/
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choice,
advising,
sustainability,
student voice
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