Opening the first public Montessori school in NYC
District 13 opens the doors to NYCs first public Montessori school, The Albee Square Montessori School. We are currently accepting pre-k and kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year.
District Staff Hiring - Deputy Superintendent & FSC
Darlene Cameron joined the District 13 Superintendent’s Team as Deputy Superintendent. Jazmine Curmon joined the District 13 Superintendent’s Team as Family Support Coordinator.
Fostering Diverse Schools Grant
District 13 was awarded an $8 million dollar Federal Diverse School Grant to continue the ongoing work to foster diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive schools.
New New Yorker event for hundreds of families, welcoming them to this district
District 13 along with the D13 CEC and … (organization?) hosted a community event for over 200 families of New New Yorkers. They received donations of clothing, household items, toiletries, and hot food.
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New New Yorker event for hundreds of families, welcoming them to this district
District 13 along with the D13 CEC and … (organization?) hosted a community event for over 200 families of New New Yorkers. They received donations of clothing, household items, toiletries, and hot food.
Black Studies Curriculum Pilot
Across District 13, teachers piloted a new Black Studies Curriculum, which seeks to
ensure that the voices, experiences, and legacies of black individuals are centered throughout the school year.
I am Seen Wrap Up
D13 Day occurs on the 13th of every month! We visit schools to celebrate the amazing staff, students, and families who make up our incredible district. #lamSeenInD13
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Launch of the D13 Partnership Fund with Brooklyn.org to support programming across the district
Science Fair
Students from across the district competed in the 2nd annual District 13 Science Fair. Winners represented the District at the city wide Science Fair.
D13 @ Barclays
Students from across the district went to Barclays on March 13th for a district wide celebration!
IB Candidate Schools
PS 9 becomes the first school to be fully authorized as an IB school.
In Person Town Hall on June 13th
District Wide Debate Competition
District 13 hosted 2 debate completions this year, including a Spanish language debate