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What is STAIRS ACADEMY’s “Bold Idea”?
In 2019, STAIRS ACADEMY's Educational Nonprofit was invited by the NYCDOE to participate in the Imagine NYC Schools initiative, in the hopes of creating a new innovative public school. In March 2020 the program was cut short by the COVID-19 Pandemic, when NYC's priorities shifted from new school creation to surviving and maintaining existing schools which were in crisis. One of the things asked of us was "What is your 'Bold Idea'?" meaning, what new ideas are you bringing to the table, that we should create a new public school based on your vision? The following, written in 2019, was out answer.
Read MoreNYIT Speedtech Conference 2015
The NYIT Speedtech Conference 2015 took place on October 15, 2015. The purpose of the conference was to provide an overview of the NYIT Speedtech Program and to give alumni a chance to network with current students and staff. The event included a keynote address by Dr. Robert Grossman, president of NYIT, as well as four…
Read MoreNYIT Speedtech Conference 2016
The NYIT conference is an annual event for alumni and students to come together, share ideas, and network with each other. It is a two-day event that consists of talks from industry professionals, workshops led by NYIT faculty members, and a networking reception. NYIT has also partnered with Speedtech to provide the attendees with information on new…
Read MoreNYIT Speedtech Conference 2017
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education is proud to present Speedtech. Speedtech is an event that will be held on May 5-6, 2019 at the University of California Berkeley. Speedtech is a conference for education professionals who are interested in exploring the latest trends in education and technology. Speakers include: – Dr. David Kirschner…
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KEITH MIDDLETON TALKS INTERNAL RHYTHM
"Long-time STOMP cast member, actor, producer, musician and spoken word artist Keith "WildChild" Middleton, who grew up in Community School District 15 and attended neighborhood public schools, breaks down how the Arts tap into a universal "rhythm" inside all of us, that transcends what language you speak and why he supports the creation of STAIRS...
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STAIRS ACADEMY BOLD IDEA revised
"Each child is a unique individual and learns best wehn they are respected, when their needs are met and their strengths are emphasized."
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BILINGUAL BOOK READING WITH LUIS AGUILAR MORENO
Last December, STAIRS ACADEMY held a free community event in Sunset Park Brooklyn, which consisted of a Bilingual Book Reading (Spanish/English), a Book Making Workshop and celebration of completion of the STAIRS ACADEMY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, for several Brooklyn College students completing their internship.
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STAIRS ACADEMY: BOOK MAKING WORKSHOP with CHINA AROH
"STAIRS ACADEMY held a free community event in Sunset Park Brooklyn, which consisted of a Bilingual Book Reading (Spanish/English), a Book Making Workshop and celebration of the completion of the STAIRS ACADEMY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. This hands on activity combined with the bilingual book reading, helps make connections between literacy, culture and the arts. It also...
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