Introduction

The Advanced PeaceBuilders at PS119, lead by Hawley Hussey, teaching artist and leader, have contacted The SchoolWorks Lab, Inc. to provide the first EduCrate Learning Center in their schoolyard at a cost of $20,000.

PS 119

“Our mission at P.S. 119 Amersfort School of Social Awareness – The Magnet School of Global & Ethical Studies – is to foster within students the abilities and self-confidence essential to develop academic and social skills by providing students with comprehensive programs implemented by highly skilled, nurturing professionals dedicated to excellence in education (from the PS119 website)

Peacebuilders

PeaceBuilders is the renowned violence prevention and character education youth program approved for the federally funded Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act. It is a comprehensive community-based program that shifts the entire organizational climate to a peaceful, productive and safe place for children, parents and the community.

EduCrate Learning Centers

Born as shipping containers, EduCrate Learning Centers are made into powerful learning environments, customized to the needs of local education authorities. EduCrates can be quickly shipped to regions in need, and are 1/3 the cost of a traditionally-built classroom. First on our list is PS 119 in Brooklyn, NY. We need to raise $20,000 to get this model site up and running. Help us go viral by spreading the word!