Squad's Goals: How We'll Use 'Growth Mindset' in 2017 | A Staff Round-up
Thursday, January 5, 2017
While many articles and studies may cite different tips, hints or strategies to set achievable goals, the common thread they share -- which resonates with our own support of social and emotional learning in our schools -- is that having a growth mindset makes all the difference. That is, believing in personal change is a major part of achieving that change. And taking time to set intentions can have measurable and tangible results.
We surveyed the staff to learn what kinds of changes they'd like to make in their lives this year. Check out some of our 2017 goals: Read full post
Meet Bijon Miles, ExpandED Schools Pathways Fellow
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Bijon Miles is a fellow in the first cohort of the ExpandED Schools Pathways Fellowship. We asked him a few questions about what led him to forging a career in education. Read full post
DREAM-ing in the Dominican Republic
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Before graduate school, I spent two years in the Dominican Republic serving in the Peace Corps. The DR has held a special place in my heart since then, and for the past ten years or so, I have been involved with the DREAM Project. Read full post
Our Growing School Network Drives Innovation
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Our network of expanded learning schools is … expanding! We now support close to 50 schools that are dedicated to closing the learning gap by expanding the school day, partnering with a community-based organization and offering students enriched educational experiences in STEM subjects, the arts, sports and character-building activities. Read full post
Calling all runners! Run with ExpandED Schools in the NYC Half
Monday, December 5, 2016
Great news: ExpandED Schools has been selected to participate as a community charity partner in the 2017 United Airlines NYC Half marathon for the 3rd year in a row! We have five guaranteed entries for the 13.1-mile race through Manhattan on March 20, 2017. Apply today! Read full post
Lessons Learned From Nurturing SEL in Expanded Learning Time | SELConnections
Friday, December 2, 2016
How intentional should educators be when implementing SEL in the expanded learning space? Do they need a commercially available curriculum or can they make their own? Do students need to take an SEL ‘class’ or is SEL best delivered as a set of overarching practices? How much training does staff need?
A recent report by Public Profit titled "Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time" sought to explore the answers to these questions Read full post
Why I support ExpandED Schools (and why you should, too!)
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
When it comes to equity, it’s not enough to just level the playing field. You have to make sure everyone has access to a great education. And it shouldn’t matter if you’re in a rural, urban or suburban school. A just system is one in which no matter where you learn, you do so in a clean, safe building. You have well-trained teachers who are enthusiastic. It means being with peers who are well fed, prepared and eager to learn – not just to advance from grade to grade, but to move forward in order to become successful in life. Read full post
Perspectives on Desegregating NYC Schools
Monday, November 28, 2016
Last week, the Gotham Center hosted a panel on ending segregation in New York City public schools. NYC has the most segregated school system in the country, and there has been a significant increase in coverage on the issue in recent months. The lively panel discussion addressed whether desegregation should be a policy priority for the reform movement in NYC. Read full post
A Million Reasons to Give
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Our students are one in a million. You can be one *for* a million.Help us reach our millionth student and expand opportunities for even more. Read full post
Around the World in 80 Minutes
Thursday, November 17, 2016
A good potluck is always fun; there’s something about sharing a variety of dishes with friends or coworkers that brings excitement to meal time. But what if your potluck also celebrates you?
The first-ever ExpandED Schools Staff "Melting Pot-luck" (get it?) did just that. The brainchild of Program Manager Jacques Noisette, our office colleagues were encouraged to cook up dishes that reflected their ethnic backgrounds or heritages. Read full post
