Liberty Avenue Middle School

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School Mission: “We are a learning community that believes in the ability of all students to achieve success. We start by acknowledging that each student has brilliance and strength. With this core belief, along with teaching that relies on frequent checks of student understanding, high impact feedback that is specific to the needs of each student, and authentic student engagement, each member of our school is accountable for ensuring that all students make academic strides and are prepared for success in their future endeavors.” School Website

Arts Partner Since 2021. Grades 6-8, 514 students; 68% Hispanic, 24% Black, 4% Asian, 1% White; 18% English Language Learners; 95% Economically Disadvantaged; 22% Special Education

Program History

(2023-2024) Al Ritmo Del Carnival (2 class groups, 50 students; 14 sessions) Grades: 6-8 | Teaching Artists: Jaredd Martin, Angélica María Barbosa Rodríguez

(2023-2024) Choreographing Through the African Diasporic Lens & Moving and Grooving – Exploring the Freedom of Hip Hop (4 class groups, 100 students; 29 sessions) Grades: 6-8 | Teaching Artists: Bailey Randolph, Emily Schwartz

(2022-2023) Modern and Hip Hop Summer Program (4 class groups, 100 students; 1 session) Grades: 6-8 | Teaching Artists: Bailey Randolph, Madison Williams Photos

(2022-2023) Autumn Expressions (2 class groups, 50 students; 22 sessions) Grades: 6-8 | Teaching Artists: Bailey Randolph, Madison Williams Photos Video

(2021-2022) Dancing with a Purpose; Magical Moments of Movement (3 class groups, 75 students; 4 sessions) Grades 6-8 | Teaching Artists: Makayla Peterson, Madison Williams Video

(2021-2022) The Dance that Moves Us: Social Dance Forms (2 class groups, 50 students; 20 sessions) Grades: 6-8 | Teaching Artist: Janet Cesarotti Photos Video

(2021-2022) Agents of Our Own Destiny(2 class groups, 30 students; 10 sessions) Grades: 6-8 | Teaching Artist: Bailey Randolph Photos Videos