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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Empowering Communities Through STEM Education: The Journey of Keturah Pelle
By Antoineta Meekins Photo courtesy of Keturah Pelle Born and raised in The Bronx, Keturah Pelle embarked on a mission fueled by her passion for
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