Another New Mural at GPA
Another new mosaic mural has been completed at GPA. Inspired by and installed [...]
Yoga: Relaxed, Focused, and Ready to Learn
The practice of yoga is more than 5,000 years old, but only recently have schools started to tap into the power and possibilities that yoga can offer for students with learning and behavior challenges. It has very natural applications for many students at Garfield Park Academy who struggle with spatial awareness and self-regulation.
GPA is Hooked on Science
For students in Wilson Klein’s science class, engineering labs are a chance to experiment, make mistakes, and try again. “This lets my students see that they are smart – weaknesses are not the focus – strengths are.”
“I Dream of a World…”
About a dozen students from Garfield Park Academy took part in an art show hosted at Virtua Hospital in March. The theme of the show, “I Dream of a World...” invited students to explore our uncertain world in a way that focused on hope and solutions.
New Music Production Studio at GPA
GPA has launched a Music Production and Sound Studio, adding to the already wide range of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) learning at the school.
Legislature Recognizes GPA’s Anniversary
The NJ Senate and Assembly issued a Joint Legislative Resolution recognizing and congratulating GPA on our 25th Anniversary. Thank you to our District 7 legislators, Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr, and Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy.
GPA 2018 Twenty-fifth Anniversary Gala Celebration a Success!
Thanks to everyone who helped make our celebration of Garfield Park [...]
GPA Seniors Attend Burlington Job Fair
Our seniors attended a Job Fair conducted by Rowan College at Burlington County.
GPA Students Visit Garden State Pathways Program
Today our students visited the Garden State Pathways Program at Camden County College. [...]
WJRC Literacy Strategies Workshop at GPA
The West Jersey Reading Council (WJRC) will present Strategies for Literacy Development as [...]