We have to have high expectations and accept no excuses. It is a collection of best practices. Kurz's leadership is credited for having made P.S. 161 into what it is. Barrett is only in her second year on the job, but the teaching remains inspirational. It's exhausting, but I will not cut back because I am tired.
Students do current events presentations, read newspapers and prepare book reports.
In another classroom, teacher Robin Kagan instructs kids on self-confidence, posture and presence. I view children as human beings who have issues like everyone. Katz gushes over their work. Christopher Columbus went exploring for gold. He is from Spain.