Gaynor McCown students gave back to their community for the school’s 10th annual Day of Service.
Gaynor McCown students lent a helping hand by packing food bags and volunteering at the Project Hospitality Community Service Center, Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in Stapleton. Read about their service work in the Staten Island Advance.
WHEELS junior Demitrius spoke with WBUR’s David Folkenflik about the new movie “The Hate U Give,” which tells the story of a black teenager who witnesses her friend killed by a white police officer.
Jharol and Laiba, two former Leaders students, are taking the helm of our new Crew Mentors pilot this year. Read about their first month on the job.
Excerpted from a speech by Mia Griffith, NYC Outward Bound Schools alum and student at City Tech Good Morning, my name is Mia Griffith. I am alumni of Brooklyn Collaborative, a NYC Outward Bound School in Brooklyn, and I graduated in 2017. Going into high school I had no idea what I wanted to do […]
Excerpted from Leaders High School’s valedictorian speech Good morning class of 2018! I’m so proud to stand before you today and celebrate this incredible milestone with you all. When I look at each one of you individually, I see all of the trials and ordeals you have overcome to prepare to cross the stage today. […]
Excerpted from WHEELS’ principal Tom Rochowicz’ testimony to the Congress’ Committee on Education and the Workforce
We are thrilled to announce that NYC Outward Bound Schools’ President & CEO Richard Stopol has been named this year’s Kurt Hahn Award recipient, an annual award presented by Outward Bound USA. Named in honor of Outward Bound’s founder, the Kurt Hahn Award is the organization’s highest honor. It is presented annually to a person […]
We’re working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve college outcomes for the students in our schools.
A summer college opportunity helps two of our high school seniors feel more prepared for the real thing.