Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Location

500 19th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11215 United States
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Mission Statement

The mission of BUGS is to provide a hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving and the exploration of environmental sustainability. BUGS students will excel in the core academic subjects and become engaged community members who are critical thinkers prepared to achieve excellence in high school and beyond.

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BUGS is the result of a five-year effort of a group of community members who joined together to create an additional, high-quality, public middle school option in District 15. The founding team was composed of local parents, educators and professionals who are independent of any Charter Management Organization and who bring a wealth of expertise in education, fiscal oversight and policy. Many members of the founding team went on to join the BUGS Board of Trustees. The school founding team was led by Co-Founder Miriam Nunberg, a former Special Education teacher and Federal Department of Education attorney who is a staunch advocate for students' rights, and Co-Founder Susan Tenner, an impassioned educator and non-profit manager, who currently serves as the school's Executive Director.

BUGS is authorized by the New York State Board of Regents and is overseen by the New York State Education Department. BUGS was honored to be awarded a charter after a competitive and highly selective application process.

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