279 Prospect Park W #2
Brooklyn, NY 11215

We feel so fortunate that our child attended PS 10. The teachers our child had were experienced and passionate educators. Principal Laura Scott is devoted to making her school serve its community. Our child decided they are non-binary at the end of third grade. When I suggested bringing in the Ackerman Institute to do a training for the staff, Principal Scott did that. And when, in our last year, I suggested that the school should have a GSA Club for 4th and 5th graders, Vice Principal Gary Nusser jumped on board, and Principal Scott matched me up with a teacher (rock star 2nd grade teacher Maribeth Dono) who spearheaded that effort. We started the program with five kids, and had sixteen within a month or two. The kids marched in Brooklyn Pride this year-- such a validating experience for them. But that's just the sort of administration this school has. Vigorous to give their students have a safe, supportive, top notch education.

My child was in this school, and it was not challenging. The school focuses on teaching to the Common Core test starting day one. Unfortunately the teachers and administration are in the predicament of having to follow this path in order to keep jobs. It is a bad recipe for the kids. The kids are taught in a punitive environment - learning to fear rather than love school. The technology is hit or miss -- some teachers use it, others do not. Parent communication also is spotty -- the parent/teacher coordinator is phenomenal. The teacher/parent communication is difficult. One communication I sent to the guidance counselor with concern for my child was never returned. Ultimately we left for another school and see a night/day difference in the level of education.

incredible staff. extremely caring and supportive small school environment with a focus on social emotional learning.