Edward R. Murrow High School
Edward R. Murrow High School is located in Midwood, Brooklyn, New York, and is operated by the New York City Department of Education. The school is dedicated to the arts, and students can audition for programs in music, fine and visual arts, or theater. The school was established in 1974 by Saul Bruckner, who also served as its first principal, and was named after the renowned broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow. The school was founded based on the pedagogical theories of John Dewey and the learning and teaching methods of John Dewey High School.
| Edward R. Murrow High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1600 Avenue L , New York 11230 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°37′15″N 73°57′33″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school; Ed. Opt., Audition |
| Motto | "…because at Edward R. Murrow High School, we CARE about our students!" |
| Established | 1974 |
| Founder | Saul Bruckner |
| School district | 21 |
| School number | K525 |
| Principal | Allen Barge |
| Teaching staff | 235.83 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,663 |
| Color(s) | Green White |
| Nickname | Murrow |
| Newspaper | The Murrow Network |
| Website | www.ermurrowhs.org |
After Bruckner's retirement in 2004, Anthony Lodico became Murrow's second principal. In March 2012, Lodico announced his resignation, and Allen Barge took over as principal the following month.
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