New York City is opening 24 new school buildings, including seven in Brooklyn, each set to welcome students for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year today.
The new schools in Broklyn are: Public School 413 Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine, Middle School 407 School of Technology, Arts, and Research, Public School 464, Pacific Park Campus, Public School 313 The detective Wenjian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship, District 13 STEM Center and Public School 373 Brooklyn Transition Center @ H594K. There are also two schools that will open an annex and addition, which include Public School 253 and Public School 321, according to a press release.
“Our administration is committed to giving our children a first-class education, and a crucial part of a great education is having access to great facilities,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “The 24 new buildings we’re opening ahead of this school year — with the most K-12 seats the city has opened in two decades — will provide 11,000 additional students with seats and set our children and our communities up for success. With modern and flexible spaces, state-of-the-art technology, science labs, music rooms, sensory gyms, and more, these new schools are going to be incredible spaces for students and staff alike, will play a crucial role in fostering a sense of well-being for our children, and will help us build a safer, more affordable, and more livable city.”
Many of the new schools were constructed with green spaces and environmentally-friendly materials, promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship, according to the press release.
The buildings include classrooms equipped with the latest educational technology, flexible space and furniture and collaborative work spaces. The buildings also feature multi-purpose spaces designed to serve students, staff, and the surrounding community, fostering stronger community ties and support networks.
