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From Brooklyn to Portugal: This Prospect Schools Student is a World Champion Karate Kid

February 4, 2025

Prospect Schools has been educating a diverse array of students for 16 years, and that diversity isn’t limited to ethnicity, race or economic status. It also means our student body has kids with all types of interests! Take, for instance, Brooklyn High School Junior Hazel W, who, while she is a regular high school student,…

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New Annual Report is Live!

January 27, 2025

Through our multimedia annual reports, we share a behind-the-scenes look at our past academic year and spotlight victories and cherished memories from across the Prospect Schools network. Our 2024 report, “Windows into Prospect” gives readers a look into our schools and our communities, with highlights from students, staff, and board members. From academic gains to…

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Our New Website is Live!

December 17, 2024

New year, new website! We partnered with the team at Jetpack to bring you a dynamic online experience that captures the heart and soul of Prospect Schools. As you navigate the site, here’s what you will experience: Feast your eyes on a fresh new look! A design that showcases our amazing schools and our team’s…

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BPHS Students conducts research on Freshkills, FDNY train students on life-saving techniques

December 4, 2024

Brooklyn Prospect High School Students Take Flight in Freshkills Park Research Brooklyn Prospect High School seniors got their hands dirty for science! These IB Environmental Systems and Societies students spent several mornings in October exploring Freshkills Park, the city’s iconic landfill-turned-park. They conducted hands-on research, collecting data on insect populations and contributing to the Freshkills…

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Two Tons of Trash and a Life-Changing Voyage: BPHS Teacher & Alum Tackle Marine Debris off the coast of Maine

October 2, 2024

When Brooklyn Prospect High School teacher Brannon O’Connor learned about a chance to join a research and cleanup expedition aboard a yacht off the coast of Maine, she knew she had to apply. The opportunity was offered through the Rozalia Project, a non-profit dedicated to fighting ocean pollution through hands-on cleanup efforts and data-driven advocacy. O’Connor, who teaches…

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South Korean Educators Seek Inclusion and Special Education Insights at Downtown Elementary School

September 25, 2024

Prospect Schools are setting a high standard for inclusion among their diverse student body and generously sharing their expertise with educators from around the globe. On September 25th, a delegation of educators from South Korea’s Chungcheongbuk-do Special Education Institute, an organization affiliated with the South Korean Ministry of Education that provides tailored educational support for…

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Culture-Focused Celebration Kicks Off 24-25 School Year

September 4, 2024

The “Start of Year (SOY) Celebration” is a cherished tradition at Prospect Schools, inaugurated in 2021 by Chief Executive Officer Tresha Ward. This dynamic event serves as a welcome back gathering, vision-setting platform, and spirited pep rally, uniting all Prospect Schools team members to celebrate past achievements, foster connections, and embrace the year’s guiding vision…

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Prospect Schools Invests in Growth: Summer Institutes and New Team Member Retreat Foster Collaboration and Skill-Building

August 21, 2024

Prospect Schools recently concluded a series of impactful summer institutes and a new team member retreat, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and building a solid school community. These events brought together leaders, operations team members, and new colleagues for intensive training, collaboration, and connection. School Leadership Institute Focuses on Culture and Collaboration The Second…

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Brooklyn Prospect High School Earns Recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools Rankings

July 16, 2024

Brooklyn Prospect High School (BPHS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Best High Schools rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings. Click here to link to the U.S. News & World Report site. U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 25,000 public high schools across 50 states…

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BPHS Teacher Wins National Psychology Teaching Award

July 1, 2024

A Brooklyn Prospect psychology teacher has received a national award—she’s only one of two in the country to receive the honor this year. Caitlyn Homol, who teaches at Brooklyn Prospect High School, has been awarded the 2024 American Psychological Association (APA) Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching Award. According to the APA, the prestigious award is “given to…

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