Nonprofit

Brooklyn Free School


  • About Us

    Brooklyn Free School's mission is education as a form of social justice. Always advocating for young people's voices, BFS engages students and staff in democratic decision making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility. BFS works in the service of students and their families, partnering with progressive educators, and embracing our larger community.

    Brooklyn Free School's mission is education as a form of social justice. Always advocating for young people's voices, BFS engages students and staff in democratic decision making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility. BFS works in the service of students and their families, partnering with progressive educators, and embracing our larger community.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Education

    Location

    • 372 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
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