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Happenings in Environmental Club
With the remodeling of Brooklyn Friends Upper School Environmental Club, specifically its name rebranding, climate-caring students are...
Odessa Gelman
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The New Kids: Highlighting the experiences of new Friends at BFS
New. While it is defined as “not existing before” by the Oxford Dictionary, it means different things to different people. For some of...
Zaid Malcolm
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Is the BFS Lunch Elevating Its Game?
Popsicle Fridays? Chipotle-style bowls? Delicious BBQ chicken? Breakfast for lunch? This year BFS lunch has seemed to take a turn for the...
Kailyn Cox-Caceres
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Overall Thoughts and Opinions on Starting the IB program at Brooklyn Friends School
The IB program is a rigorous one designed to “...provide an education that enables students to make sense of the complexities of the...
Odessa Gelman
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What Makes a Good Teacher?
In the vast landscape of education, the role of a teacher is paramount. Beyond mere knowledge sharing, a good teacher is expected to...
Kailyn Cox-Caceres
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How to Support Students and Their Well-being in the Intense Environment of IB
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is known for its rigorous curriculum, challenging students to excel academically, while...
Odessa Gelman
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History of International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate organization offers a rigorous course of study for children 13-18. The IB is a global curriculum...
Mia Glionna
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Why Girl’s Sports are Important in Schools
When looking at the sports in our school, I have recently realized that girl's sports get less recognition and less participation than...
Audrey Donofrio
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Gen Z: Music and Style
Growing up or being born in the years 1997-2012 would mean that you are either part of Gen Z or are living through their influence. The...
Gaia Treglia
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How the Use of AI Impacts Our Education
As AI becomes more and more popular, its usage in schools has grown exponentially. Though it may not be known for excellent writing, the...
Stella Rosner
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How To Stay on Top of Your Work
With spring break in just a few short weeks, staying motivated to stay on top of assignments is hard. With more and more difficult work...
Lola Cwilich Touzet
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Stress Levels During the End of the Semester
I decided to ask 6 students from BFS three simple questions about their feelings toward the half-year mark: On a scale from one to ten,...
Ava Engels
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Politics In The Classroom – Where Education Meets Controversy
There is no hiding in the political climate our world is facing. Entering our post-COVID era, politics have become increasingly involved...
Kailyn Cox-Caceres
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Mental Health In School Communities
Teenagers navigate a variety of challenges, from academic pressures to social relationships and self-discovery. Because most adolescent...
Odessa Gelman
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Caitlin's 11th Grade English Class Sonnet Poems
Recently, after covering Shakespeare's Macbeth in Caitlin's 11th-grade English class, we have moved on to a unit on poetry related to...
Kailyn Cox-Caceres
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How to Deal With Procrastination
Procrastination. Arguably one of the most dangerous things you can experience as a student. One minute you have a week for something,...
Poppy Stewart
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Beloved Reads from My English Classes at BFS
After recently reading Shakespeare's Macbeth for my English class unit, I have found myself reminiscing about the years when I had...
Kailyn Cox-Caceres
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Unfiltered Insights into the Junior’s Experience Thus Far
We've officially reached the two-month milestone of the school year, and already, emotions are surfacing around the junior grade as...
Kailyn Cox-Caceres
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BFS’s New Book Club: The Literary Society
If you love English class, or reading in general, BFS’s Literary Society is the perfect club for you! Our very own Poppy Stewart and...
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Leigh Cross - Her BFS Story and Tips for Students
Leigh. We all love Leigh. But do you really know her. In this article explore how Leigh became the beloved teacher she is today, some...
Poppy Stewart
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