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Recap of Our First-Ever Summer Camp Fair!
On Sunday April 10, BASIS Independent Summer held its first-ever camp fair in Brooklyn! Dozens of families attended this informational and interactive event held on camp at BASIS Independent Brooklyn....
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Where are the clinical trials in the world of education?
This year marks an important milestone for us: the class of 2016 is the first graduating class from BASIS Independent Schools at our campus in Silicon Valley. As we share in their joy and celebrate...
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Meet Our Faculty & Staff: Na Xue, Chemistry
Na Xue graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics while also studying for the Pre-medicine program. As part of her studies, she did extensive research on potential...
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Six BASIS.ed Schools Named Best High Schools in the Nation by The Washington...
This week is sure to be a week of huge news for BASIS.ed as annual high school rankings are released. First up is The Washington Post, released on Sunday. In an incredible validation of the power of...
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For the Second Consecutive Day, BASIS.ed Schools Top 2016 National Rankings
3 Schools Lead U.S. News & World Report Rankings, One Day After 6 Schools Topped Washington Post Ranks This week continues to be a week of huge news for BASIS.ed as annual high school rankings are...
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BASIS Independent Brooklyn Middle Schoolers Score Big Win at Model U.N....
As we near the end of our second year in Brooklyn, it's time to reflect on the hard work and success of all our students. We take a moment this week to highlight the achievements of a few enterprising...
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Sam Thacker, Economics
In education, particularly at BASIS Independent Schools, it is sometimes the people who took the most circuitous route to becoming a teacher that make for the most interesting an engaging educators....
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8th Graders Kristin and Kimora Take Home Wins from 2016 New York City...
Lately, our communication channels have been filled with news and stories of student success from our sister campuses. We recently announced the astounding college acceptances of our first graduating...
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Summer Spotlight: Welcoming Julie Cameron of BASIS Phoenix Central to our...
Summer Program Spotlight on new Lego Robotics instuctor, Julie Cameron
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Brian Bissinger, 3rd Grade Learning Expert Teacher
Brian Bissinger is a 3rd grade Learning Expert Teacher originally from Long Island, New York. He received his Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education, grades 1-6, from Long Island University. Prior to...
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Dr. Laura Inman, Music Subject Expert Teacher
As a seasoned professional with years of experience and astounding recognition in the music field, Dr. Laura Inman is a salient example of true expertise at work in the classroom. Dr. Laura Inman,...
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Connections Class, Explained: Where Content Meets Creativity
Our unique Connections Class in grades 1-3 is a great example of how, starting at a young age, students bridge their content-rich studies with deep critical thinking skills, putting what they learn to...
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Stella Moon, Early Learning Program Teacher
BASIS Independent Brooklyn offers a warm welcome to seasoned New York City educator, Stella Moon, who joins our founding Early Learning Program faculty!Stella Moon's life passion is working with early...
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Celebrating Community: Second Graders Support Brooklyn Senior Games at the...
We spend a lot of time thinking about the word "community." What does it means for us and our students at BASIS Independent Brooklyn? "Community" is a noun, but it acts like a verb; a community is...
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Annie Woo, 3rd Grade Learning Expert Teacher
Annie Woo was Brooklyn's first 3rd grade Learning Expert Teacher (LET), joining our faculty and staff in our founding year, and she continues today as a 3rd grade LET. Ms. Woo is originally from...
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Alex Chen, Mandarin Subject Expert Teacher
Alex Chen is a bona fide language enthusiast! Prior to joining our teaching staff he taught Mandarin at PS 9 and PS 166, and worked with QTalk Publishing to develop the QTalk method being used...
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BASIS Independent Brooklyn Students Excel on National Spanish & Latin Exams
It feels good to be recognized for your hard work, doesn't it?It is no secret that our students and teachers work so incredibly hard over the course of the school year. As such, it has been a delight...
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VECTORS: May Recap
At BASIS Independent Schools, we strive to provide families, fellow educators, and anyone who is curious, with ample opportunities to learn more about who we are, why we do what we do, what it results...
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Meet Our Faculty and Staff: Jessica Wolf, Math Subject Expert Teacher
Jessica Wolf joined BASIS Independent Brooklyn in its inaugural year in 2014. Ms. Wolf's path to teaching at BASIS Independent is quite unique, having had familiarity with (and being thoroughly...
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Summer FAQ: Combining Half-Day Programs to Create a Full-Day Experience
Several parents have asked: can you combine two half-day programs to create a full-day experience? The answer: Absolutely! In fact, several of our programs are scheduled to allow for them to be...
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