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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 empowering the next generation and uplifting her community. Armed with dual degrees in English and Africana Studies, Keturah’s academic background laid the foundation for her commitment to working with young people in her neighborhood. Keturah’s
Principles, Guidance, and Literacy Activities for School-Based Community Partners in Support of NYC Reads
By Saskia Traill, PhD At the end of January, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) hosted a second session for community partners about literacy before and after school, and during summer or other holidays. Experts from the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) central literacy collaborative updated community partners about the changes in public schools
A Call to Action to Preserve Equity in Expanded Learning Opportunities
Recently, Saye Joseph, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse and I visited P.S. 222K in Brooklyn. We toured the school and witnessed the vibrant afterschool programming provided by Millennium Development, our longstanding partner that has been serving the community since 1993. The students played games such as Jeopardy and vibrantly participated in spirited, healthy competition during a math bee. The energy in the building was contagious, making it a memorable and inspiring visit.
Funder Spotlight: The Pinkerton Foundation
Laurie Dien Vice President/Executive Director for Programs of The Pinkerton Foundation Laurie Dien, the Vice President/Executive Director for Programs of the Pinkerton Foundation, briefly talks about our decade long partnership. Q&A Q: What is Pinkerton’s history with ExpandED Schools? A: We were fans of what was then TASC long before we made our first grant. [Founding President] Lucy Friedman came
Navigating Grief and Trauma: Insights from the New York Life Foundation Day of Learning Conference
By Jacques Noisette In a world marked by loss, trauma, and the challenges of everyday life, the importance of social-emotional learning has never been more evident. As part of the New York Life Foundation’s commitment to increasing awareness, access, and resources for childhood bereavement, I had the privilege of attending the New York Life Foundation Day of Learning Conference. This
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ExpandED Schools Promotes Candace Brazier-Thurman to Chief Operating Officer
Candace Brazier-Thurman NEW YORK CITY, April 15, 2024 – ExpandED Schools, the largest intermediary nonprofit in New York City exclusively focused on advancing educational equity and delivering full-scale learning and development opportunities to students and educators, is pleased to announce the promotion of Candace Brazier-Thurman to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In her new role, Brazier-Thurman will
School Community Partnership: A Model for Educational Success
ExpandED Schools organized “School Community Partnership: A Model for Educational Success,” a policy breakfast that brought together Chancellor David Banks, DYCD Deputy Commissioner Denice Williams, and students Kenneth from PTech and Tyler from Humanities Preparatory Academy. The purpose of the panel was to delve into the state of school-community partnerships and explore the necessary steps to advance beyond the current
NYC STEM Network And ExpandED Schools Host Harlem’s District 4 Summer Rising STEAM Fair
NYC STEM Education Network, a coalition of over 100 STEM education organizations partnered with ExpandED Schools. A nonprofit that matches hundreds of the city’s schools with STEM providers, today hosted the District 4 Summer Rising STEAM Fair at PS/MS 007 Samuel Stern School in Harlem. The fair showcased students’ STEAM Summer Rising program projects and gave STEAM providers the opportunity to network
NYC STEM Education Network Partners With ExpandED Schools To Celebrate Hundreds of Students And Educators in Harlem At The District 4 Summer Rising STEAM Fair
The Event Highlighted Students’ Summer Projects In The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Fields. Community School District 4 Received A $25,000 Grant To Support STEAM Instruction NEW YORK, NY, August 3, 2023 – NYC STEM Education Network, a coalition of over 100 STEM education organizations partnered with ExpandED Schools, a nonprofit that matches hundreds of the city’s schools with
‘Matchmaking’ Fair Connects Schools with STEM in District 24
To provide students in Pre-K-8 with more opportunities in STEM, Community School District 24 held a matchmaking STEM provider fair on Friday, June 9, where representatives from schools were able to connect with STEM providers to lay the groundwork for programs beginning in September of 2023. Although the fair was scheduled to be held at PS/IS 128 in Middle Village,
Explore reports on our various initiatives and annual reports:
Work-Based Learning Coalition Press Release Report Urging Citywide Coordination of Youth Opportunities
WBL Press Release – Urging Citywide Coordination of Youth Opportunities
Toward Career-Connected Learning Recommendations for Systems Building, Coordination and Improvement
Toward Career-Connected Learning Recommendations for Systems Building, Coordination and Improvement 2-20-24
25th-Anniversary Report
This report presents a comprehensive 25-year ExpandED Schools retrospective, highlighting our rich history, esteemed partners, and our transformative work in the field of afterschool.
ExpandED Schools 2020 Annual Report
The 2020 Annual Report describes ten highlights of 2020 and all the lessons learned into 2021 to build an afterschool system that helps all kids thrive.
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