TeachRock Partners with New York Edge to Support Virtual After School Programs

New York City public school students from New York Edge – the largest provider of afterschool programming in the City – will now have access to free afterschool programs from the safety of their homes during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) school closures as the organization joins forces with the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation to launch their program, TeachRock, across the five boroughs. The launch is part of New York Edgeâ€s move to online afterschool programming in response to COVID-19.

Through a combination of content resources and professional development, the Foundation has supported New York Edge as it took its intrepid steps into distance learning at the end of April. As a result TeachRock has become a regular part of New York Edgeâ€s student programming. 

For more than 25 years, New York Edge has addressed the needs and goals of under-resourced schools through customized, curriculum-based afterschool programming. Today, the nonprofit provides more than 40,000 students in grades K-12 with rigorous, innovative programs designed to give them the edge needed to succeed.

The two organizations are continuing to work together to bring the best afterschool support for all kids within the five boroughs. Check out two great distance learning lesson plans and learn more about this extraordinary partnership.

Check out this unique art lesson that was one of the first taught to NYEdge participants. It was designed to reach students of all-ages. This lesson helps students explore the principles of synesthesia through Drawing to Music . By viewing and analyzing artwork based on multi sensory perception, students will become aware of the role of the senses in art, and how sensory stimulation—such as listening to music—can be used as a tool for inspiration.

Another great lesson to explore with your students is The Historical Roots of Hip Hop. This lesson introduces a positive restorative history of the resilient and creative people of the South Bronx who created a new genre of music that continues to captivate the entire world. Go deep into understanding DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, pioneers of this new genre of music and lifestyle.