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Our blog features ExpandED staff and other contributors describing the latest efforts to ensure that every young person thrives and how we’re building a robust system of K–12 afterschool in New York City.
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 your support for the literacy program Ready Readers program? A: ExpandED and Altman share a commitment to providing more high-quality learning time for children and youth in New York City—in
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. Since its inception, the live project showcase has placed students at the center, allowing them to be creative, focus on content, and drive the process themselves. The concept is simple:
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 professionals and middle school students attending Beacon, Cornerstone, and Compass after-school programs. The event provided a glimpse into various careers in the sports world for early exploration. The spring 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 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
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Celebrating School-Community Partnerships: ExpandED Schools’ 2024 Spring Gala
It brings us great joy to share that the Roger Blissett Learning Library book sets are now accessible to students and educators, a tribute to our esteemed board member and honoree at our 25th Anniversary Gala, Roger Blissett. In honor of his dedication, we’ve donated 25 book bundles to local schools. Each library features four books, a lesson plan, and
Celebrating Literacy: The Roger Blissett Learning Library Book Bundle
It brings us great joy to share that the Roger Blissett Learning Library book sets are now accessible to students and educators, a tribute to our esteemed board member and honoree at our 25th Anniversary Gala, Roger Blissett. In honor of his dedication, we’ve donated 25 book bundles to local schools. Each library features four books, a lesson plan, and
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
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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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