Brooklyn Free School (2023-2024 School Year)

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent school with sliding-scale tuition and a mission of education for social justice. Governed by democratic decision-making, BFS invites young people, aged 4 to 18, to partner in the creation of an exceptional educational experience.

We want to be transparent when we say: we need your help. We are seeking support from our wider community.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) has been a beacon of innovative and inclusive education for two decades. As a pioneering social justice school, Brooklyn Free School has consistently prioritized the emotional, academic, and cultural growth of its diverse student body, with a special focus on students of color, queer, and neurodivergent individuals. Our educators, over 90% of whom are people of color, have tirelessly worked to create a learning environment that champions student voices, fosters a deep understanding of social justice, and embraces the transformative power of play and exploration.

However, despite our unwavering commitment and significant strides, Brooklyn Free School is now at a critical juncture. Faced with financial hurdles, including the aftermath of having to sell our building during the COVID-19 pandemic, we urgently need your support to raise a total of $150,000 in order to complete our school year. We hope to raise at least $40,000 right here on GoFundME. This funding will ensure we can continue providing our unique educational experience, covering essential costs like rent, staffing, and student activities. Join us in our mission to sustain this vital space where every student thrives and learns to become an agent of change.

If you or someone you know has $10 to spare, please consider donating and asking a friend to donate as well. EVERY little bit helps.

Your immediate donation will help us continue to keep our doors open!

JOIN US IN SUPPORTING BROOKLYN FREE SCHOOL

We also welcome your involvement in other ways. Please get in touch with [email redacted] to get involved with volunteer work at our school.

“It is our duty to fight for our freedom.

It is our duty to win.

We must love each other and support each other.

We have nothing to lose but our chains.”

― Assata Shakur, Assata: An Autobiography