by newschoolsyr | Oct 2, 2016 | Community events, field trips, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies
The five oldest students volunteered to help the League of Women Voters in a voter registration drive at the downtown Centro bus hub. After a brief orientation, the children clutching clip boards, registration forms, buttons, and voter registration...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 2, 2016 | Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies
On Thursday, September 22 we welcomed Libertarian Party member, Michael Beshara to The New School. For half an hour the students asked questions and learned how the Libertarian Party stands on many different issues. Next week we will welcome a visit from a...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, field trips, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies, Uncategorized
The older children at The New School, who are part in our Government unit, took a field trip to Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center on Onondaga Lake. The students spent an hour examining the exhibits. They were assigned to answer a series of questions and...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies, Uncategorized
This year, the older children are examining groups of people who have had to fight for their rights. One such group is individuals with disabilities. We’ve read articles, watched Ted Talks, watched Temple Grandin, and engaged in discussions with...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies
Another mystery guest came to The New School’s government class last week. This time, we invited Paco Valle, a manager from the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Two students had previously shared articles at school about the shameful medical treatment of vets (or lack...
by newschoolsyr | Dec 29, 2015 | 2015-2016, Community events, Grades 5 - 8, mystery guest, Social Studies
Daniel Van Sant, is a graduate student at Syracuse University, studying disability law. He came to The New School as our Mystery Guest. For an hour he engaged the older students, discussing and sharing information about the plight of individuals with disabilities and...
