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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
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 loss. But what exactly makes
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 Computer Science (CS) programming across
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 its annual Live Projects Convening.
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 aimed at bringing together sports
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
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
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.
