Our Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School is in the New York Times for their students' involvement in the City Council's participatory budgeting process, which garnered the school and its 45th district $450,000 to dramatically increase safety by placing lights in the district’s parks and in the field behind the school's Tilden Educational Campus in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Crew Orientation: 2010 Participant Quotes
- 100% of teachers say crew orientation supports & develops school culture & character.
- 97% of students say crew orientation helps them communicate better with others.
- 96% of students say crew orientation helps them set goals & achieve them.
2010 Teacher Quotes:
"The overall tone and bond that was created between the [students] was one that even in my best dream I could not have imagined."
"This is a vital component to the success of inner city students."
"I have a deeper understanding of my students' emotional ranges and expressions. This allows me to connect with them and gauge their well-being. They also now feel much more open and relaxed around me. this has promoted increased communication, and hence, more success in my outreach to them academically."
"The [students] learned a lot about each other on this trip. They grew as a support system for each other and so did their ability to complete tasks as a team."
"My high points were the moments when the whole crew was working together to clean or cook or do low ropes. When the Spanish speakers stepped up to direct during low ropes, it was wonderful to watch."
"[My students] learned how to take risks, speak in front of their peers, use compassion with teammates, fulfill roles and responsibilities, and to be reflective."
STUDENT QUOTES:
"I loved the peacefulness and challenge of doing something and finishing it."
“I learned how to be assertive and confront people in a nice way."
"I learned that when you strive for more, you accomplish more."
"I definitely loved watching the stars."
"There's more in me than I thought, because I tried new things that I didn't think I would be able to do."
“I’m becoming stronger as a person.”
“I discovered that I am a leader. I kept everything in order and tried to help everyone as much as I can.”
"In order to achieve something big, you have to work together."
Recent News
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NY Times Covers Kurt Hahn Students City Council Involvement April 9, 2012 -
NY Daily News Features Kurt Hahn Senior Expo April 3, 2012Mark Morales of the NY Daily News covers Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School senior exit projects at their public Senior Expo. Students presented their findings and educated their peers on a diverse array of real-world problems endemic to the high school’s East Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn such as gang violence, teen pregnancy and immigration issues.
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Univision/Telefutura Explores NYC Outward Bound Schools January 10, 2012Univision's sister television network Telefutura has produced an in-depth, Spanish-language segment on our network of public Expeditionary Learning schools, our mission, and our unique approach to education. "En Tu Comunidad" features NYC Outward Bound's Strategic Sponsorship Officer Deborah Castillero, our Validus Preparatory Academy's Principal Javier Ocampo, and our Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School's Assistant Principal Jenny Rodriguez.
