We engage our students with experiential learning by implementing a hands-on, skill-based, inside/outside curriculum. The science curriculum reinforces concepts and skills in the physical, life, and earth sciences. Students also learn correct and safe lab procedures while developing skills to develop experiments, hypothesize, observe, measure and apply critical thinking skills to prove their hypotheses. Our science lessons also reinforce collaboration and team building through group problem solving activities and projects.

We believe engaging projects, appropriate applications, and state-of-the-art hardware profoundly affect the way children utilize technology. To that end, we employ networked computers and iPads, a fully equipped innovation space, Building Understanding by Iterating, Learning, and Design (B.U.I.L.D) , and interactive boards in every classroom provide opportunities for global exploration and collaboration.

Brawerman students are trained in a variety of creativity suites which integrate coding, gaming, animation, 3D design, and a number of productivity applications, including Google Applications for Education. Students also learn how to build and program robots, using LEGO Mindstorms NXT and WeDo, as well as Terrapin Pro-Bots. Students also use MinecraftEDU which is managed in part by a group of student leaders, who help create, modify, and manage virtual worlds. Students also have access to an X-Plane flight simulator, replete with yoke, throttle, and rudder pedals, as well as aviation courses that are entirely student-managed.

The value of arts education extends far beyond self-expression and the technical capacity to create, perform and respond to music, drama, visual and digital arts. Significant research suggests that arts education develops essential Twenty-First Century Skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, innovation, adaptability, and the social skills of empathy, tolerance and collaboration necessary to succeed in a plural, diverse, and global society.

Skilled specialists in art and music teach at all grade levels, giving every student the opportunity to develop musical, artistic, and creative aptitudes.

The arts are a dynamic way to engage students and every student at Brawerman has the opportunity to engage with the arts.

As each student progresses through school, layers of knowledge and practice built on previous years enable the student to gain a solid and well-rounded music education. 

The Kodaly methodology of music teaching lays the foundation for the curriculum. Body percussion, percussion instruments, and Orff instruments (xylophones and glockenspiels) are used in the music room as supplemental tools for learning melody, harmony, rhythm, and meter. Students sing many songs embedded in cultural and historical context including Jewish holiday music, patriotic songs, folk songs from around the world, and songs aligned with classroom studies.

Beginning in Grade 3, students begin formal instrumental instruction, including ukulele and violin. Students learn to read music, as well as instrument care, best practice techniques, and solo and ensemble playing.

Students have performance opportunities throughout the year at the Chanukah concert, spring concert, and Shabbat services.

Physical Education: We introduce students to basic fitness routines and introductory sports skills during physical education classes. Students learn and practice a variety of sports, including basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, gaga, and handball, as well as engage in fun, creative games that teach collaboration, game strategy, and sportsmanship.

After School Athletics Program: As members of the Hollywood Wilshire League, beginning in Grade 4 students can participate in co-ed interscholastic competitive sports. During this after school program, students can participate in soccer, basketball, and flag football. 

Each week, Brawerman East students spend time with our Library Specialist to deepen their appreciation of literature and foster a love of reading. Students in older grades also learn online and library research skills, citation skills, and more. In our 5/6 Village, students expand their research skills with monthly trips to our local Los Angeles Public Library Branch, where they focus on their Passion Project topics.