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Funder Spotlight: Randy Nelson
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 to New
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
The Current State of Computer Science OST Experiences in New York City
By Isabella Fante and Ashley R. Johnson, M.S.Ed. With the support of Google, ExpandED Schools sought to administer a cross-city survey targeting the presence of Computer Science (CS) programming across
Celebrating a Decade of Literacy: MS ExTRA Live Project Empowers Middle School Readers
By Natalie Colón Recently, ExpandED Schools’ MS ExTRA Initiative celebrated its 10th anniversary with the participation of over 13 middle schools from across the city in its annual Live Projects Convening.
Students Lead the Way in Career Exploration at Virtual Careers in Sports Panel
By Alex Fendrich In April, ExpandED Schools, in partnership with the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, hosted a “Careers in Sports” virtual panel aimed at bringing together sports
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