The Heschel School

A group of Grade 8 students visited the Children's Village, a Bronx-based nonprofit that provides services such as education, after-school care, housing, and immigration services to children and families in need. The students learned about Romare Bearden, an artist known for emphasizing diversity, unity, and cooperation in his work. The highlight of the afternoon was working together to create a mural based on "The Block", a collage by Bearden. The students depicted shared features of our New York City neighborhoods. The mural was hung at the Children's Village serving as a tribute to the meaningful and collaborative experience between the two schools.