P.S. 62 Inocensio Casanova School uses a Literacy Balanced Model to teach children independent reading, writing process, word structure development and guided reading. Students are being taught Language Arts, Mathematics and Science as outline by the New York State guidelines. The students are involved in inquiry within a structured math, science and technology program geared to fostering critical thinking and problem solving. The first graders build an awareness of family and community, and they learn to embrace and celebrate diversity. They “learn to learn” in preparation for a lifetime of learning. Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the right to receive information. Such rights extend to minors as well as adults. The school facilitates the exercise of these rights by providing access to information regardless of format or technology. In a free and democratic society, access to information is a fundamental right to citizenship.
