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 […]
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 […]
Liberty Beat Aces 92-78 in Dominant Performance
The New York Liberty, last year’s champion, defeated the Las Vegas Aces 92-78 at Madison Square Garden in this season’s first game on May 17th, 2025. Sabrina Ionescu led the team with 24 points and 7 assists, extending New York’s winning streak to four. The Liberty controlled the game early, building a solid lead. Despite […]
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, […]
Do You Want Candy Delivery To Your Classroom??
Jayden, Jasmine, Nayla and I, 4 out of 20 students in CSSJ’s robotics class this semester, programmed a Sphero to deliver Lifesavers and Tic Tacs to a neighboring classroom. These students programmed the robot on Sphero app, so that it would roll out of John’s room, take a left, roll forward for 5 seconds at […]
Student Victory! Students Beat Teachers in Volleyball
A great student-teacher match began in the school gymnasium, a very fun game for everyone. With a happy crowd cheering from the stands, the competition was filled with laughter and good times. From the first serve, the students demonstrated their speed and good communication to beat the teachers. The teachers, for their part, were not […]
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 […]
Perfect Attendance Trip for May: Marvel Thunderbolts Movie
On Friday, May 9th, students who earned perfect attendance for the month of April were treated to watching the new Thunderbolts movie. It was a rainy day, but students were still excited and eager to watch the new movie. Thunderbolts, is a new Marvel movie that consists of heroes, super-villains, and familiar faces. It is […]
How to Make Morir Soñando
Many people may not have ever heard of Morir Soñando. Well, Morir Soñando is a traditional Dominican beverage, that literally translates to “die dreaming”. It is a mixture of orange juice and evaporated milk. When you first hear that combination, you may think that it won’t be appetizing, but it is delicious. This article will […]