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  • Building A Culture of Connection
    How Restorative Circles are Shaping Community at Stephen Gaynor School. When Dr. Scott Gaynor talks about the future of Stephen Gaynor School, he often returns to a simple idea: a thriving learning environment depends on a thriving community.
  • One Night, Many Stories: An Unforgettable Evening at the 2026 Gaynor Gala
    On March 16, 2026, the Gaynor community came together for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Gala, One Night, Many Stories. Held at Pier Sixty, a longtime favorite and one of the city’s most elegant waterfront venues, the return to this special setting made the night feel all the more meaningful.
  • The Most Powerful Lesson We Can Teach Students With Learning Differences: Self-Advocacy
    At Stephen Gaynor School, every day offers an opportunity to celebrate and support the 1 in 5 people in our country who have learning or attentional challenges. Our goal is to build understanding, strengthen confidence, and empower students who learn differently to become leaders in their own learning and beyond.
  • February Breakfast My Way Honors Black History Month
    On February 11, members of the Gaynor community gathered for Breakfast My Way, honoring Black History Month. The breakfast was hosted by LaTanya Phelps, mother of Ridwan in the Yellow Cluster, with soul food provided by Melba’s Restaurant.
  • Silver Cluster Explores Storytelling Through Games with New Victory Theatre Teaching Artists
    On January 15, Silver Cluster students explored what it means to see a “linguistic play” with Teaching Artists from New Victory Theatre, in anticipation of their visit to the theatre later in the month to see BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play. The workshop prepared students for the show by introducing them to the creator of the piece, her background, and offering a peek of the elements they would later experience during the performance. 

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