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Balancing Values and Innovation: Brooklyn Friends School’s Approach to Holistic Education

Brooklyn Friends School is reaffirming its commitment to a values-driven, student-centered education that prioritizes academic rigor alongside social and emotional development. Head of School Crissy Caceres outlined a pedagogy rooted in Quaker principles that emphasizes community, reflection, and active engagement in learning. One notable aspect of the school's pedagogy is its commitment to experiential learning. Crissy Cáceres pointed out...

Crissy Cáceres Highlights Whole-Child Education at Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School emphasizes a pedagogy rooted in Quaker values, experiential learning and a sustained commitment to whole-child development, Head of School Crissy Caceres recently explained. The institution positions intellectual rigor alongside social-emotional growth, seeking to prepare students for civic participation as well as academic success. Caceres describes an approach that blends student-centered inquiry with structured...

From Boardroom to Battlefield: How Margarita Howard Integrates Business and Defense Principles

Margarita Howard, HX5 has emerged as a notable example of how private-sector business practices can fortify military readiness and sustainment. Under her leadership the firm has focused on aligning commercial discipline with the stringent requirements of defense customers, delivering technology, logistics and cybersecurity solutions that meet both operational and regulatory standards. Howard’s approach emphasizes disciplined program...