Crissy Cáceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, outlined a pedagogy that blends Quaker values with contemporary instructional practice in a recent discussion on school priorities. Her approach emphasizes student-centered learning, community engagement, and academic rigor while maintaining a strong commitment to equity and social-emotional development.   Under Crissy Cáceres leadership, the school foregrounds collaborative inquiry […]

Crissy Cáceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, recently outlined the institution’s pedagogy, emphasizing a distinctive blend of rigorous academics and values-driven education rooted in Quaker principles. In a detailed presentation to the school community, Cáceres framed pedagogy as an intentional practice that cultivates intellectual curiosity, ethical reflection, and communal responsibility.   Under Crissy Cáceres’s leadership, […]

Brooklyn Friends School stands as a longstanding independent Quaker day school in Brooklyn that combines rigorous academics with values-driven education. Reporting from an institutional perspective, the school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, community responsibility, and the cultivation of critical thinking across its lower, middle, and upper divisions. Head of Brooklyn Friends School, Crissy Caceres provided insight into […]

Brooklyn Friends School, renowned for its progressive educational approach, is breaking new ground in the realm of modern pedagogy. The institution’s head, Crissy Caceres, elaborated on the school’s unique philosophy that emphasizes not only academic excellence but also social responsibility and community engagement. This holistic approach is designed to prepare students for the complexities of […]

In a recent discussion, Crissy Cáceres, the head of Brooklyn Friends School, shared insights into the institution’s unique pedagogical approach that sets it apart in the realm of education. Under Cáceres’s leadership, the school emphasizes a progressive curriculum that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement among students.   Cáceres articulated the school’s commitment to […]

Crissy Cáceres, the head of Brooklyn Friends School, has been at the forefront of innovative educational practices that emphasize a holistic approach to learning. Under her leadership, the institution has systematically integrated progressive pedagogical methods, focusing on the development of critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among students.   Cáceres articulates a vision that transcends traditional […]

In a rapidly evolving job market, skills training has become indispensable for young adults seeking stable employment. Enter WorkTexas, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Mike Feinberg that aims to bridge the gap between education and practical skills needed in trades such as welding, carpentry, and plumbing. Yet, Feinberg and his team recognize that support outside […]