Inspirational Social Activism from Students at The Island School, PS/MS 188
NYC
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Check out our short films featuring #antiVaping and #antiTHC messages:
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Middle Schoolers show off their dancing skills for their Step It Up audition.
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7th graders Xavier, Edixon, Edison, and Teken lay it down against Nicotine and vaping.
Engineered by Island School Alumnus Xzinto.
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#antiVape #socialAction #makerEd
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At the Island School #vaping is in our crosshairs:
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Here's our 2023 Tech Cafe Highlight Reel!
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Our immensely talented 6th-grader Kimberly just released her first #socialAction book on #BodyPositivity. Support her work by purchasing it! All proceeds go to @thebodypositive organization and art supplies for our Makerspace.
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Our 3rd graders are doing a project to feed those in need within their community. As part of it, they created a series of podcasts to discuss the issue of
#homelessness. Bask in the warmth and generosity of this one 🫶
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In collaboration with @CafeteriaCu, PS 188 5th graders testifed in front of NYC Council for the "Skip The Stuff" (Int 0559) hearing.
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6th graders Citaly and Norimar break down why vaping is the wrong choice. Special thanks to Melina from #Bombas for motivating the troops.
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What does #socialAction look like in middle school? Check out the Island School's Spring 2022 #Makerspace highlight reel!
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Here's the Late Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Tech Cafe Highlight Reel:
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Our ceramics program has officially launched! We're learning as we go-- if you have any experience and want to volunteer (even an hour a week) reply here :) #flyingByTheSeatOfOurPants
Middle schoolers have started the year learning about symbology. Next, they created original symbols to represent their personal strengths. These symbols will serve as reminders as they engage in the challenging work of #SocialActivism. #MakerEd
Using leathercrafting and our #glowforge Thadee created a reminder bracelet to keep him moving forward and achieving.
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Incredibly moved by our alumnus Jibeh's newest film. In it, she details her proposed book on Female Genital Mutilation called We Will Not be Tamed. Take a look!
#FGM #socialActvism
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Superb article on the challenges, supports, and inspiration found within our Island School community:
#COVID19 #equity #education #makerspace @CarryChan12
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