Equitable, Immersive and Joyful Learning

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70+NYC Public
Schools

Our approach to working with young people and schools is grounded in the understanding that social, emotional and academic development (SEAD) are innately interconnected to support young people to thrive.

Each year, we work with more than 70 NYC public schools to help create immersive, deeper learning experiences that help students develop SEAD competencies in their classrooms, Crews, communities, and the outdoors.

i Former Network Schools Graduation Rate
94%
i Nyc Public Schools Graduation Rate
84%
Schools that have deep and long-standing partnerships with us annually outpace city graduation rates by 10+ percentage points.

Our Work

We offer two unique types of partnership — one that focuses on coaching teachers and leaders in schools, and another that offers direct student programming in the outdoors. Learn more about our work.

Support our Schools

Together, we can help ensure that students graduate prepared to thrive in college, career and beyond.

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Featured Stories

Read our 2024 Impact Report

We are proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, which provides an exciting snapshot of the progress we’ve made this year around defining our approach to social, emotional and academic development...

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Restorative Practices in Crew

How the Circle Keepers Promote Peace & Justice “Restorative justice is changing how you move after you have the initial reactions to...

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College & Career March 2024

On Friday, December 13, hundreds of students from NYC Outward Bound network schools — and beyond! — will take part in...

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