We are a semi-finalist for the New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Awards!We are a semi-finalist for the New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Awards! The Awards honor outstanding management practices and leadership in the nonprofit communities of the NYC area. $40,000 will be awarded to three finalists on June 23. Congratulations to all ten nonprofits named today, and congratulations to our entire team!
EdReformer.com interview with Scott Hartl, CEO of Expeditionary Learning. Scott discusses the accomplishments, challenges and future goals of Expeditionary Learning.
Today, seniors from our Brooklyn School of Collaborative Studies went to DC and lobbied Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Representatives Grimm, Velasquez and Towns. Students presented their views on the Patriot Act, which is anticipated to be debated by Congress again this month. Shahid Buttar, head of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, also gave them a short lobbying primer in Senator Gillibrand’s office!
Congratulations to WHEELS student Franklin Ventura, who has been awarded New York Road Runners “Runner of the Year” award! This honor is given out to athletes who not only demonstrate athletic prowess, but who also serve as inspirations to other runners because of their dedication and improvement over the past year. Franklin will be honored at NYRR Club Night on March 3rd.