One in a Million: Bruno Mars, biodiversity and criminal justice
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
We’re reaching our 1 millionth student this school year! This blog is part of a series where we journey throughout our expanded learning schools network and get to know some of our students. Meet Christopher, a 6th grader in the Bronx. He’s 1 in a million! Read full post
What's Lucy Reading?
Thursday, April 13, 2017
I'm reading a report from the Afterschool Alliance on the demand for and accessibility of afterschool programs in areas of high poverty, as well as an author's memoir of being a substitute teacher for a month in Maine. Read full post
One in a Million: Middle School Is the Next Level
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
We’re reaching our 1 millionth student this school year! This blog is part of a series where we journey throughout our expanded learning schools network and get to know some of our students. Meet Joseph, a 6th grader in the Bronx. He’s 1 in a million! Read full post
Meet Esther Dyson: Cosmonaut and an Honoree at Our Spring Benefit
Thursday, April 6, 2017
We’re gearing up for our 2017 Spring Benefit where we’ll be celebrating our reaching 1 million students since our founding. Meet Esther Dyson, Spring Benefit honoree: journalist and commentator on emerging digital technology, a philanthropist and an entrepreneur through EDventure Holdings. Esther also serves on the Board of Directors of ExpandED Schools and received a completion certificate from the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Read full post
One in a Million: Learning About Life Through Baseball
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
We’re reaching our 1 millionth student this school year! This blog is part of a series where we journey throughout our expanded learning schools network and get to know some of our students. Meet Ryan, a 7th grader in the Bronx. He’s 1 in a million! Read full post
Holy Guacamole! A Visit From Chipotle Inspires Healthy Eating
Friday, March 31, 2017
Last week, Chipotle visited P.S. 64 Educational Alliance during the expanded day with its RAD Lands initiative to show just how delicious it can be to eat healthy. Read full post
One in a Million: Business Projects and Best Advice
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
We’re reaching our 1 millionth student this school year! This blog is part of a series where we journey throughout our expanded learning schools network and get to know some of our students. Meet Modesty, a 6th grader in the Bronx. She’s 1 in a million! Read full post
ExpandED Schools Pathways Fellowship Kicks Off Year Two
Monday, March 27, 2017
On March 22, the ExpandED Schools Pathways Fellowship launched its second year with an orientation for newly selected field placement site directors. Enthusiastic representatives from the Child Center of NY (CCNY), Education Alliance, Morningside Center, the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation (SASF) and University Settlement convened to not only discuss expectations for next year, but to also reflect on this past year and dream about the future. Read full post
One in a Million: Letting people see who you really are
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
We’re reaching our 1 millionth student this school year! This blog is part of a series where we journey throughout our expanded learning schools network and get to know some of our students. Meet Aaron, a 9th grader in the Bronx. He’s 1 in a million! Read full post
Evidence for Afterschool and Expanded Learning
Monday, March 20, 2017
In fact, there *is* demonstrable evidence that after-school and expanded learning programs are helping kids do better in school. We’ve compiled a short list for the White House budget chief. Read full post
