More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Our school is located in the busy Long Island City section of Queens. We are surrounded by tall buildings with not much green space to enjoy. Throughout the year I have been making the effort to get them outdoors and into nature. Most children from the class live in the surrounding neighborhoods with little or no backyard space. Our classroom is sunny and bright and trees have become a focal point in our learning.
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Our school is located in the busy Long Island City section of Queens. We are surrounded by tall buildings with not much green space to enjoy. Throughout the year I have been making the effort to get them outdoors and into nature. Most children from the class live in the surrounding neighborhoods with little or no backyard space. Our classroom is sunny and bright and trees have become a focal point in our learning.