Untitled from marisaholmes@gmail.com on Vimeo.
6th Annual Youth Conference!
Last Saturday, the students of BCAL attended the 6th Annual Youth Conference, where we were treated to a hearty breakfast, informed about other programs throughout the borough, attended workshops, and were treated to a special live performance of original songs written and performed by our very own students!
Youth of today, leaders of tomorrow!
We represented the program and handed out pamphlets!
Jessica organized a workshop for the girls.
We talked about what makes us unique!
Some powerful messages were expressed!
Nona also hosted a cooking workshop!
Paul Robeson faces phase-out
[See post to watch Flash video]
Last year, only 40 percent of the students at Paul Robeson graduated in four years, and the Department of Education says that’s the primary reason the school should be closed. In 2007-08, the graduation rate was 56.7%. In 2008-09, the graduation rate fell precipitously to 40.1%. Credit accumulation rates are also low:In 2008-09, only 58.4% of first-year students accumulated 10 or more credits. Low expectations, low attendance rates, and low graduation rates are all reasons the Department of Education cites for why it wants to close the high school. Twenty-one schools have been told that the Department of Education will begin their phase out in September 2010. Fifteen of those schools — a completely disproportionate number — were high schools. They will phase out in 2013.
Paul Robeson’s Peace Lab filmed at the high school in December. This is an excerpt of our documentary about the phasing out of Robeson.
Researched by Celeste
Food Drive documentary
A short piece on a visit to our neighborhood food pantry, Reaching Out Community Services. To donate or volunteer, please visit their website.
Food Drive documentary from Rene P on Vimeo.
This is what WE do on Saturdays @ BCAL…
Art, Music, Video, Play writing, Cooking & Fun.
Who We Are…
EHALL students interviewed about past , present, and future experiences.
Who we are… from Rene P on Vimeo.
Who we are… from Rene P on Vimeo.
Project PEACE Food Drive
Here are some pictures from our Food Drive on Thanksgiving week. A documentary is in the works. In the meantime, enjoy the animated intro.
Food Drive Intro from Rene P on Vimeo.
