Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School

When it’s this hot out, you hope your school brings in ice cream. Luckily, for LAB students, that wasn’t even a question!!!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

We can’t wait to see all our students together on Monday, 8/26!

Our Prep Academy is a unique, grade-specific orientation. Here’s next week’s lineup!

Brooklyn Lab is thrilled to have the potential to present at the 2025 SXSW EDU conference! While Brooklyn Lab is invested in being an unapologetically college prep school, others are investing in alternative post-secondary pathways. Our fearless leader, Dr. Garland Thomas-McDavid, will present on why she believes this is the best way to prepare our young people.

We need your help! The public vote accounts for 30% of our overall proposal score, so your support means a lot. Visit the PanelPicker website to learn more about this session and vote; it takes less than a minute to register and support this proposal!
https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/149392

Principal Harris leading the middle school team in summer preparations so we are for our scholars this school year!

Since Brooklyn Lab is both a middle school and a high school, we get to have double the fun: two graduations!

CONGRATULATIONS to the incredible Brooklyn LAB Class of 2024! Your hard work PAID OFF! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what you accomplish

As we welcome our own Shawn Harris into his role as Brooklyn LAB’s middle school principal, we are also excited to launch a new investment in STEAM curriculum for our scholars. Through a partnership with and coursework centered around real-world tools and resources, we’re proud to be creating a pipeline for LAB’s scholars to thrive in the tech industry and beyond.
Mr. Harris authored an op-ed in the on the topic!

Read it here: https://www.bkreader.com/local-voices/from-classroom-to-career-steam-initiatives-aim-to-bridge-the-career-gap-9161231

As we welcome our own Shawn Harris into his role as Brooklyn LAB’s middle school principal, we are also excited to launch a new investment in STEAM curriculum for our scholars. Through a partnership with PLTW - Project Lead The Way and coursework centered around real-world tools and resources, we’re proud to be creating a pipeline for LAB’s scholars to thrive in the tech industry and beyond.
Mr. Harris authored an op-ed in the Bk Reader on the topic! Read it here:

From Classroom to Career: STEAM Initiatives Aim to Bridge The Career Gap Op-Ed: STEAM education creates a pipeline for Back and Latinx students to thrive in the tech industry.

The new school year is right around the corner. But don’t worry! There’s still time to explore Brooklyn Lab and get registered before school starts! RSVP for our July event today!!

July Open House & Registration Day-RSVP Please RSVP for agenda prep, meal, and planning purposes.

As a college prep school, May and June are special months. That’s when our seniors decide on where they will go to school. This decision not only marks a job well done in high school. It also symbolizes hope for a bright future. Here are some pictures from this year’s College Signing Day. We’re so proud of all our Dawgs!

Lots of happy faces at our middle school art show!

Lots of happy faces at our middle school art show!

End of year fun is always a good time. Our 11th graders had a blast at Six Flags!

This June, we celebrate all the dads in our Lab community with our special event, Flowers for Fathers. All Lab dads are invited to attend. RSVP today!

Sometimes, our kids deserve a little extra something, and Chick-fil-A hit the spot!

Our Paint & Sip event to celebrate our Brooklyn Lab moms was a smash hit! Stay tuned for more info on our June event to celebrate our dads!

Did you miss our last two standing-room-only Open House events? Not to worry! Our June Open House is right around the corner. Come check out what makes Brooklyn Lab such a special place. RSVP today!

RSVP Open House May 15th 5:30pm Please RSVP for agenda prep, meal, and planning purposes.

The student experience starts with the connection we make before our families even decide on Brooklyn Lab. Caring. Loving. Community.

Brooklyn LAB is fortunate to have an engaged board that helps us prepare and equip our scholars with the academic, digital, and leadership skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. Our CEO, Dr. Garland Thomas-McDavid, leads our board of trustees and manages the expectations and engagement.
Dr. TM had the chance to speak on the Charter School Insider Podcast to share some best practices – from prioritizing relationships and open communication to leveraging resources to when to call the baby ugly (yes, you heard that right). Check out her episode here!
https://buyq.org/podcast/22

Brooklyn LAB is fortunate to have an engaged board that helps us prepare and equip our scholars with the academic, digital, and leadership skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. Our CEO, Dr. Garland Thomas-McDavid, leads our board of trustees and manages the expectations and engagement.

Dr. TM had the chance to speak on the Charter School Insider Podcast with to share some best practices – from prioritizing relationships and open communication to leveraging resources to when to call the baby ugly (yes, you heard that right). Check out her episode here!

Episode #22 - Partnering with your board with Dr. Garland L. Thomas-McDavid E22: Join Dr. TM as she delves into board governance, stressing relationship-building, transition strategies, and effective recruitment.

Lab is going to Europe. All interested Lab students and parents interested in learning more about Lab’s trip to France & Spain can learn more at our info session. RSVP today at https://rsvp.eftours.com/3yhafxv!

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School raises $1,650 for Autism Speaks.Org

We are very excited to announce that Brooklyn Lab’s own Mr. Shawn Harris will be stepping into the role of Interim Middle School Principal for the 2024-25 school year! Mr. Harris has been at Brooklyn LAB for seven years, and his leadership will be focused on amplifying our STEAM programming. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Harris on this new role and welcoming him as he leads our scholars to feel prepared and equipped with the academic foundation, digital literacy, and leadership skills they need to succeed in college and professional life as they grow as ethical leaders.

Our April Open House was standing room only. If you missed it, you can see what the hype was about at our May Open House. All parents interested in exploring Lab for your middle or high school student are welcome! RSVP today!!

RSVP Open House April 17th 5:30pm Please RSVP for agenda prep, meal, and planning purposes.

with McGriff to support survivors of SA/DV. Lab might be on Spring Break, but that doesn’t stop us from caring for others!

A big thank you to for bringing their Powered By Service program to Brooklyn Lab. Thanks to peer-led workshops and training sessions, our scholars got to practice important leadership skills beyond the classroom.
We’re thrilled that attended the event! Check out the piece to learn more:

https://brooklyn.news12.com/usher-inspires-citys-youth-with-new-program