Morrisania Educational Campus on Forrest Avenue wanted to make an improvement for the school and the community, by improving their school yard, which is now available for the public as of June 13. This attraction will be available for others outside the school as well (after school hours). The innovative design is set to appeal […]
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New York Edge college trip to two HBCUs
Juniors and Sophomores traveled from Community School for Social Justice to Virginia State University and Hampton University, both in Virginia on Wednesday, March 26,2025. New York Edge team and lower division teachers nominated these students to go on the trip. Touring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gave students a chance to see if these […]
Trade Wars and Price Hikes: The Real Impact of U.S. Tariff Policies
If you have not been living under a rock, you must have heard that prices are going up due to Trump’s tariffs. They serve as a tool for governments to regulate international trade. Tariffs are the percentage of the value of the imported goods. Trump is proposing tariffs for all US imports including goods from […]
Why teens need to go to sleep early
Do you have trouble sleeping and wonder why it’s important for you to go to sleep on time and get 8 to 9 hours of sleep? Stay here to find out. Good sleep is essential to everyone, but to teenagers, it is especially vital. As adolescents navigate the highs and lows of school, social life, […]
CSSJ Bucks: Motivating Students to Excel
At the Community School for Social Justice, we motivate students to achieve success through an innovative reward system: CSSJ Bucks, toy coins awarded to those who demonstrate responsibility. This initiative has transformed academic performance and punctuality, proving that positive reinforcement fosters excellence. Speaking with the school store directors, I asked how they came up with […]
CSSJ HAVE THEIR 2ND ANNUAL FORUM
On May 15th, Community School for Social Justice had its second annual forum the multipurpose room, hosted by New York Edge (NYE) members: Ashley, Craig, Bryan and Cody. Donovan, Zephni, Charlize, Gondo, Victor, JC, Mackenzie, Jacob, Sophie, Cheikhou and Andrew volunteered after school to help with the event. The teachers also stayed late to host […]
Perfect Attendance Pays Off: Climbing to Success
“Keep going, Donovan!,” my friends, Zeph and Jacob yelled. I was hanging on for dear life, tired and exhausted, 60 feet in the air. They also helped me locate better footholds and handholds. This wasn’t my first time rock climbing, but it was my first as a senior with my crew. This trip was sponsored […]
Frames of Change: The Impact of BDC on Bronx Communities
The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) is a non-profit gallery organization in the South Bronx to help students develop their visual storytelling skills and critical social issues. BDC’s mission is to share issues like immigration, justice, and education that people in the Bronx deal with through photos and videos. The Bronx Documentary Center was founded by […]
Community In Action: How CSSJ Lives Up To Its Name
CSSJ is not new to community service. We love giving back to our community, it’s in the name! We have an upcoming community service event called the Toy Drive. I interviewed one of CSSJ’s many lovely social workers, Sherry-Ann Jenkins. She had much to say on this topic. The toy drive is when we collect […]
Unforgettable Senior Journey: CSSJ Class of 2025 Redefines The Senior Trip
As the high school journey comes to an end for our seniors, CSSJ has many fun activities planned. The same activities that you will see every year are the College March, senior luncheon, prom, and decision day which rarely ever change. However, the one activity that the seniors do have a say is the senior […]