Runner Spotlight: Madeline Andreach
DONATE TODAY! Madeline Olsen, a longtime board member, will be running on behalf of ExpandED Schools in the TCS New York City Marathon. Her support has strengthened our work for
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Brooklyn Book Bodega, ExpandED Schools, and Reading Partners Launch Free Literacy Workshops and Book Giveaways for Families
BROOKLYN, NY—Brooklyn Book Bodega, ExpandED Schools, and Reading Partners have partnered to host a series of free virtual workshops and “Big Book Parties” designed to support literacy at home through
Inside a Bronx School Where Relationships Power Academic Recovery
Educator fostering confidence, curiosity, and growth through risk-taking and reflection. By Andrew Fox, D12 & 19 High-Impact Tutoring Program Manager Being a student is hard work. In fact, it is a
Funder Spotlight: Randy Nelson
DONATE TODAY! Randy is our 2026 honoree and a longtime board member whose support has strengthened our work for years. This Q&A offers a glimpse into what drives his commitment
Funder Spotlight: The Carmell Hill Fund
Itai Dinour, Executive Director of the Carmel Hill Fund, discusses our collaboration on the NYC Reads Initiative and our shared commitment to advancing literacy. Q&A Q: How did your path
When Afterschool Leaders Come Together, Young People Thrive
By Natalie Colón At ExpandED Schools, we are fortunate to support a wide range of afterschool programs throughout New York City. Some are large, multi-site nonprofits, while others are smaller,
Lit C.R.E.W.: A Creative Approach to Middle School Literacy
By Inayah Ansari and Tiffany Perry Across the country, many young people face challenges meeting grade-level reading proficiency. These national trends are pronounced in New York City, where the diverse
Funder Spotlight: Altman Foundation
Deborah T. Velazquez, the President of the Altman Foundation, briefly talks about our decade-long partnership. Q&A Q: How did the Altman Foundation first connect with ExpandED Schools, and what inspired
Summer Success: The Impact of Middle School Career-Connected Learning in NYC
Middle school students tour Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. By Alex Fendrich As the summer comes to a close, it’s impressive to see how many students participated in the Exploring
What is the Difference Between High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) and Standard Tutoring?
By Ava Lehner High-impact tutoring (HIT), also known as high-dosage tutoring, has emerged as a promising academic intervention method in the fight against pandemic learning loss. But what exactly makes
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