About Us

BKG S.H.A.R.E.S

Social LeadershipHealth and Wellness Academic ExcellenceResponsibility • Eco-activism • Self Advocacy

Our Mission

The Brooklyn Green Magnet School for Eco-activism fosters an inclusive, experiential learning environment where students engage in environmental science, the arts, social-emotional learning, sustainability, and activism. We aim to cultivate a generation of leaders who are passionate about social justice and environmental stewardship. Our school is dedicated to promoting academic excellence, health and wellness, and community involvement, with a particular focus on educating and supporting students from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Our Vision

At Brooklyn Green School, we envision a world where environmental issues and social justice are understood as deeply interconnected. Our students explore critical challenges through inquiry, equity, and civic leadership, becoming passionate eco-activists who take action to create positive change in their communities and beyond.  
 
We are committed to cultivating the skills and mindset necessary for our scholars to read critically, write clearly, reason thoughtfully, and advocate for justice. Through real-world learning experiences, risk-taking, and the engineering design process, we foster a community where student voice drives solutions. Graduates of Brooklyn Green School will be equipped to lead with purpose, compassion, and impact, shaping a more sustainable and just future for all.

Social Leadership

Every member of the BKG school community will practice social leadership by caring about and positively contributing to the well-being of others including family, school community, world community, and the environment. 

 

Health and Wellness

Every member of the BKG school community will practice social, emotional, and physical wellness by being cognizant of the impact that our words, actions, and overall decisions have on our bodies, our minds, and our community. We will work daily to expand our knowledge about food, nutrition, physical activity, positive thinking, mindfulness, adequate rest, and kindness to others.

 

Academic Excellence

Every member of the BKG school community will know that academic excellence is exemplified when they are inspired to innovate and to drive their own learning. We are reflective learners that always ask, “What more can I do?” with a focus on intellectual and personal growth, recognizing that the attainment of excellence involves constant improvement, risk-taking and is a life-long process.

 

Responsibility

Every member of the BKG community will demonstrate responsibility by showing up ready to work, being accountable for our words and actions, following through with commitments, and taking care of each other. 

 

Eco-activism

Every BKG community member is equipped with the knowledge, commitment, and skills needed to protect and improve the environment. We will engage in work aimed to prevent environmental damage while coordinating and executing campaigns specifically focused on issues that primarily affect underserved communities. 

 

Self Advocacy

Every BKG community member will demonstrate self-advocacy by knowing their rights and responsibilities, asking for what they need, charting their own course, and accessing resources needed to achieve their goals. As self-advocates, we will not only identify problems but work to come up with thoughtful and innovative solutions.