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TAKING IT TO THE TOP OF EXCELLENCE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Emily Cowles and Joan Martin The inaugural Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Celebration at Brooklyn Friends School on the evening of Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, was a stunning representation of scholarship, teamwork, outreach, and inclusion. In all aspects of planning and implementation, it was an example of how a single concept can be nurtured, grown and be taken to the top of excellence. The event was organized with heart and hard work by faculty members led by Laura Murtula, Myriam Juarbe, Maria Sanchez, Felix Alberto, and Kim Allen and with the leadership and strong support of Middle School Head Glen Pinder. It took place following a six week curricular focus on Hispanic/Latinx heritage and highlighted many facets of our teaching and learning community:
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