Baccalaureate School for Global Education

Baccalaureate School for Global Education: Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) is the first public school in New York City to prepare students for the International Baccalaureate (IB), an internationally renowned educational program recognized by colleges around the world. Since opening in 2002, BSGE has served an ethnically diverse and economically varied population of students mainly from Queens. BGSE encourages intellectual and social growth and works to instill a commitment to social justice in its students. This school was visited by Office of Family and Community Engagement Deputy Executive Director Daiana Iqbal. New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math HS: New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math (NEST+m) is a K-12 Gifted and Talented school that serves students from throughout New York City. Beyond traditional academics, NEST+m aims to develop students' communications skills and expects them to give back to their community through a variety of service opportunities. Opened in 1999, NEST+m's motto is "Amor et reverentia pro scientia" (love and respect for knowledge). Elementary school students study Mandarin once a week; Dr. Olga Livanis, NEST+m's principal, believes it is crucially important to prepare students to compete in a global economy. This school was visited by Deputy Mayor Cas Holloway and Director of Public Affairs Frank Barry.