The scholars at Democracy Prep Pathways decided to spread some holiday cheer to children who are spending time in the hospital. They wrote them encouraging holiday cards and created ornaments for the recipients to… https://t.co/BF4aar9g4F
Harlem Prep Elementary and Harlem Prep High each organized canned food drives to support families struggling against food insecurity this holiday season. Combined, they donated nearly one ton of nonperishable items!… https://t.co/icPRkmYMmE
For the past week, the scholars of Democracy Prep Charter Middle have been partnering with their co-located school, PS 197, to host their fourth annual Holiday Canned Food Drive. Combined, the two schools donated… https://t.co/kS6Od5wACw
Happy Friday! A quick reminder that your voice is powerful, and you can use it to shape positive change by participating in elections—and not just Presidential elections...there are many local elections that happen… https://t.co/3gfXeEfHsh
Before the November break, Harlem Prep High School organized a week-long canned food drive that collected over 1,100 non-perishable items for people in need! Inspired by a desire to see an immediate positive impact… https://t.co/k8LKyp2S2e
Earlier in the month, scholars in Mr. McCrory’s art class at Freedom Prep Elementary used their artistic skills to enhance our Get Out the Vote tradition by creating these beautiful and powerful signs! Arts and… https://t.co/5qqVtAs0fy
During one of his lessons, Bronx Prep science teacher, Mr. Washington, explained to his scholars how some cities in the US (and countless others around the world) don’t have clean water. After hearing this, his… https://t.co/6HeNDdQrbs
The scholars at Harlem Prep Elementary participated in a MOvember moustache fundraiser where they donated a dollar to wear a fun moustache for the day. 👨🏾👨🏽👨🏿👨🏼They raised $300! MOvember is a movement that aims to… https://t.co/a44TVHdSXV
Although the general election season is over, Democracy Prep remains committed to helping our young people see themselves as advocates and change agents. At our Democracy Prep Harlem Middle campus, staff set up a… https://t.co/Xf0zJMz4rg
Yesterday, Democracy Prep Pathways scholars in the “Cooking Club” combined their passion for the culinary arts with their passion for volunteering. They spent the afternoon helping out at the Supper Klub—a service… https://t.co/woQdnk1t3K
It is of critical importance that we create safe and equitable school environments for our young people. Lots of respect to Samaya Dillard for her courage sharing her story and helping shed light on this disheartening trend.
Research shows black girls are much more likely to be punished in school than white girls. 13-year-old Samaya Dillard, who says she was dragged outside & left in the cold by her teacher in the 2nd grade, is bringing national attention to this issue.
@Jerickaduncan has the story:
Scholars and staff at Freedom Prep Middle School organized a “wear black and jeans” fundraiser to support the Food Bank of South Jersey. They raised $160! To date, the @foodbanksj has distributed over 6 million… https://t.co/SlUq9LkgFJ