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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
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.
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.
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
From Students to Teachers: The Role of Work-Based Learning in Nurturing STEM Educators
By James Gantt, Field Specialist, ExpandED Schools Recently, my colleague Sarah Bowen, Program Manager for the Future Ready program, and I participated in the EdTechWeek Conference. For almost a decade,
Celebrating LightsOn at PS 62 in Queens with Social-Emotional Learning Books!
By Shawn Jean-Louis and Jacques Noisette The annual Lights On Afterschool initiative, held every October, is a nationwide celebration that highlights the vital role afterschool programs play in the lives
Transformative Social-Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time: An Exploration of Measurement and Growth
By Isabella Fante, PhD, Jacques Noisette, and Phil Yakushev Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has gained significant recognition as an essential component of personal and educational growth. It empowers individuals, spanning various
Celebrating Teachers: A Tribute on World Teachers’ Day
By: Dana M. Wheeler, M.S. Ed., M.S. EPL At the Empowerment Academy in New Jersey, Justin Bates stands as an inspiration for his ninth-grade English and Urban Music Studies students.
Key Challenges & Opportunities to Support Thriving Youth
By Saskia Traill, PhD, President & CEO of ExpandED Schools Over the summer, I had the privilege of taking part in a wonderful back-to-school web seminar hosted by Grantmakers for
