LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL

The **Expeditionary Learning School for Community Leaders (ELSCL)**, located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn (District 21), is a secondary school that emphasizes a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to education. Operating under the "Expeditionary Learning" (now known as EL Education) model, the school structures its curriculum around long-term, interdisciplinary projects—or "expeditions"—that connect academic standards to real-world issues. This model is designed to move beyond traditional textbook learning, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking, research, and fieldwork to solve community-focused problems.

Central to the school’s mission is the development of student character and civic responsibility. By focusing on the theme of "Community Leaders," ELSCL aims to foster an environment where students see themselves as active participants in their society. The school environment typically emphasizes teamwork, oral presentation skills, and the production of high-quality work that is shared with authentic audiences beyond the classroom. It serves as an option for families in Brooklyn looking for a smaller, project-driven community that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic achievement.