A teacher from PS 177 received the prestigious FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, along with a $25,000 prize. She was selected from over 1,600 nominees across New York City for her innovative work with special needs students. Her initiatives include: Building an urban farm and chicken coop for experiential learning and Teaching life skills like responsibility and money handling. Creating student support groups to enhance social development. The recognition also brought additional funding to the school, boosting programs further. Recent school activities highlight a strong focus on holistic education: First-ever Career Fair introducing students to future opportunities, World’s Fair Day, celebrating global cultures through interactive learning, Autism Awareness Walk, promoting inclusion and unity across all campuses and Parent Paint Night, strengthening family-school engagement. Visits from performers like the Harlem MagicMasters, enhancing student experiences

Q1. What are the enrichment programmes for students?

Ans. Normally, the school will provide enrichment opportunities to support creativity and well-rounded development, including art, music and interactive projects.

Q2. How does the school create a good learning environment?

Ans. Structured classroom practices and school wide initiatives that encourage respectful behavior, inclusion and collaboration.

Q3. What type of support systems does the school provide for students who need a little extra help?

Ans. Small group instruction, intervention programs and teacher support are available to provide additional academic support.

Q4. Parents’ source of information about school activities?

Ans. Newsletters, meetings and digital platforms help keep families engaged about the activities to keep the parents updated.

Q5. Are there opportunities for students to show leadership in the school?

Ans.They can take part in leadership activities such as classroom jobs and group projects.