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The Magic of the Lit C.R.E.W. Live Project Awards
By Inayah Ansari, Tiffany Perry, Allison Philippin There’s nothing quite like watching young minds light up with pride and creativity—and that’s exactly what happened at the Lit C.R.E.W. Live Project Awards!
Literacy Palooza: Where Nature Meets Imagination!
By Inayah Ansari, Tiffany Perry, and Allison Philippin What do you get when you combine free books, nature, family fun, and the power of reading? Literacy Palooza: Literacy in Nature—a joyful
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,
Spotlight on IS 206: Lit C.R.E.W. in Action!
By Inayah Ansari and Tiffany Perry Spotlight on IS 206: Lit C.R.E.W. in Action! This month, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on IS 206 – Ann Mersereau in the Bronx,
Winter Institute 2025: Lit C.R.E.W. in Action
By Inayah Ansari and Tiffany Perry The Winter Institute 2025 brought together educators, creatives, and literacy advocates for a dynamic two-day experience centered around the Lit C.R.E.W. model. With the
MS 88 Students Weave Creativity and Literacy with LIT C.R.E.W.
By Inayah Ansari and Tiffany Perry Brooklyn, NY — A New Chapter Begins At the Park Slope Educational Complex at M.S. 88 in Brooklyn, the buzz of creativity and learning
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
