Rich Nourie on the Vision for Education at AFS
March 21, 2017
Our students are immersed in a breadth of experience, as we seek to provide a distinctive education that speaks to every dimension of who our children are as human beings.
Read MoreStudents Tell Versions of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Tweets and Texts
March 19, 2017
Shakespeare on a smartphone? Seventh graders translate famous scenes, using abbreviations, emojis and language common to social media.
Read MoreBrooklyn Singer-Songwriter Performs Two Concerts at AFS
March 17, 2017
Singer Jean Rohe and her band, The End of the World Show, performed songs that spoke of internal struggles, external conflicts and their aspirations for a more just world.
Read MoreA Film, and Then Conversations about Race
March 17, 2017
Upper School students attended a screening of the film “I’m Not Racist… Am I?” and then met in small groups to reflect on points that were made in the movie.
Read MoreTheatre Students Shine at Regional Shakespeare Festival
March 13, 2017
More than 100 students representing 20 public and independent schools spent the day presenting scenes and monologues from Shakespeare’s plays to actors and directors from the professional community.
Read MoreAFS Diversity Facilitators Expand Their Reach
March 13, 2017
Student diversity facilitators in both the Upper and Middle Schools have been busy leading activities that help other students learn how to lean into discomfort and talk about sensitive topics.
Read MoreA Lesson in the Circle of Life
March 10, 2017
How two experienced preschool teachers helped students navigate the loss of 'Popcorn,' a pregnant guinea pig who was a classroom favorite.
Read MoreA Powerful Film Explores Mass Incarceration
March 8, 2017
The screening of a documentary that examines mass incarceration in the U. S. and the disproportionate share of African Americans being held in prisons formed the basis for a panel discussion at AFS.
Read MoreBrooklyn Singer-Songwriter to Perform Marshall Concert on Friday
March 6, 2017
Jean Rohe and her band, the End of the World Show, will perform for students during the day and conduct workshops at the school. That evening, they will perform a concert that is open to the public.
Read MoreA Look Back at a Memorable Season
March 2, 2017
The varsity girls basketball team accomplished so much during their 24-4 season.
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