Joy Canning

Teacher

I work with a team of teachers who are passionate about education that is liberating and transformative. We strive to teach our students not only the skills they need to be agents of change, but also the awareness, social concern, compassion, and agency it requires. The Exploration Program (Expo, in short) is a project-based, interdisciplinary subject incorporating aspects of place-based and project-based learning. Project-based learning (PBL) supports teaching that encourages hands-on, authentic, and student-driven collaboration. The program aims to ground all units in a justice-oriented framework that brings in contextually and culturally relevant curricula across all grade levels. We take opportunities to explore the five boroughs of NYC. This program utilizes the design process and problem solving to create for a better planet and brighter future for all. The seven Exploration teachers are committed to this work that brings equity, dignity, and authenticity into middle-school education.