The Better Learning Academy

developing the innovators and leaders of tomorrow

The Bronx Charter Schools for Better Learning (BBL) are educational leaders in advancing equity and access for all children, particularly students of color. Our teachers recognize the innate brilliance of our students and, through our distinct pedagogy, they inspire joy and confidence in learning – not just for the next lesson or test but for a lifetime. Bronx Better Learning operates two K-5 Schools, BBL1 and BBL2.

AWAKENING THE LEARNER WITHIN To support our Schools or to learn more please contact Mala Sukhman, Director of Advancement, at 718.655.6660, or email: msukhman@bronxbetterlearning.org

Welcome to the Better Learning Academy!

We are dedicated to providing our students with unprecedented access to a wide array of free, after-school enrichment experiences. Our interdisciplinary and project-based curriculum offers exposure to Science, technology, math and engineering (STEM), the Arts, and rigorous academics, challenging our students to demonstrate their intelligence.

The Better Learning Academy opens a world of possibilities to our students, sparking innate curiosity and the joy of learning.

Advancing gender and racial equality, we provide unprecedented access to a wide array of free after-school enrichment experiences. Interdisciplinary and project-based, our program offers exposure to STEM, the Arts and rigorous academics, challenging our students to demonstrate their intelligence.

Our curriculum fosters a growth mindset, emboldening all children, with their individual gifts and challenges, to view mistakes as essential to the

BRONX CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR BETTER LEARNING

learning process and to recognize the importance of grit, determination and perseverance. The Better Learning Academy awakens the learner within by encouraging the freedom to discover and develop talents in a safe, inclusive space at no cost to families.

We are keenly aware of the gender and racial inequity in the STEM and Arts fields. The Better Learning Academy actively seeks to challenge

communities. Our students deserve

this reality by providing an engaging

equal opportunities to work closely

curriculum to young students of

with dedicated STEM and Arts experts

color in historically under-resourced

and teachers.

THE BETTER LEARNING ACADEMY

The weeklong offerings of the Better Learning Academy include Music, Band, Drama, Chorus, Dance, Set Design, Music engineering, Podcasting, Stop-Motion Videography, Digital Media & Cosplay, Interactive engineering (Coding & Robotics), Drones and Creative Writing and Publishing. At the end of each semester, students will present capstone projects highlighting their accomplishments.

Through the Better Learning Academy, the Bronx Charter Schools for Better Learning strive to break down traditional barriers and foster the next generation of innovators and leaders.

Join the mission to awaken the learner within.

BRONX CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR BETTER LEARNING

We are thrilled to have your support.

Career Communications Group C Global Consulting, LLC NineDot Energy Freeman Philanthropic Services IKON Business Group Inc. Empire Charter Consultants Xerox Catch Me Creative Andy Dousis Education Consultant, LLC Liebman’s Cozy Cottage & Sangria Café

Kimberly Kelly

Neville McFarlane

Marilyn Maye

BBL 1 PTA

William Bernhardt

Syrion Jack

Ariel Dobkin & Derek Grego

Neal Myerberg

Loisen & Shubert Jacobs

Kendrick Scribner

Georgescu Family Foundation

Falani Piggott

Samantha & Thomas Howard

Marcella Rosen

Dr. Aderemi Ogundiran & Tots to Learn Inc.

Lauren Ruffo Anonymous (2)

We are grateful to our generous supporters whose contributions fund the Better Learning Academy. For a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of donors, please visit bronxbetterlearning.org THE BETTER LEARNING ACADEMY

STEM Music engineering Mechanical engineering Marine engineering Aerospace Makerspace Coding & Minecraft Hydroponic Gardening Virtual Reality The K-2 Science Lab Cybersecurity Financial Literacy Stop Motion/Animation

LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT VISUAL ARTS Set & Costume Design Cosmetology

Aim High (boys) Vision Project (girls) Student Council

PERFORMING ARTS

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

Dance Musical Drama Cosplay Drama/Puppetry Band

Creative Writing/Publishing Digital Media Podcasting Sports (Soccer, Basketball) Yoga Culinary Arts Chess

To learn more, visit: bronxbetterlearning.org