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Enrichment programs offered by P.S. 150 include theater, painting, architecture, music, dance, cooking, chess, and debate, as well as a MakerSpace (created in partnership with Borough of Manhattan Community College, in Tribeca).
The school is also marked by an emphasis on “social and emotional learning” (SEL): “At P.S. 150, SEL and mindfulness are part of our everyday practice. Each class has SEL once a week, which is taught by our school social worker and guidance counselor. The goals of the courses are to teach children the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.”
P.S. 150 (which won the same award in 2014) hopes to double its original size by 2027, and plans to use the Blue Ribbon award “to attract students and families willing to travel from other neighborhoods and boroughs for a unique educational experience that emphasizes self-expression, relationship-building, and artistic discovery alongside academic excellence,” as well as to draw “highly motivated educators from all over the country who believe in our vision and mission.”
Matthew Fenton
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