President & CEO Richard Stopol sounds off about the SAT’s “adversity score” in the New York Times >

Our President and CEO Richard Stopol sounded off about the SAT’s new “adversity score.” Read his Letter to the Editor in the New York Times.

Gaynor McCown Student with Asperger’s on conquering pageants: ‘Anything is possible’ >

Gaynor McCown senior Alexandria isn’t letting her Asperger syndrome (AS) diagnosis get in the way of pursuing her dreams. Read the whole story in the Staten Island Advance.

Rofiat, 2019 Kim Rutherford Scholarship Recipient >

This year, we are thrilled to recognize Rofiat, a senior at The Kurt Hahn School with the Kim Rutherford Scholarship.

West End Secondary students push bill that would give a tax break to New York restaurants that recycle oyster shells >

Students from the West End Secondary in Albany on Monday, pushing a piece of legislation offering tax credits to restaurants that recycle oyster shells in the Hudson River.

WHEELS Musicians Explore Immigration, Including Personal Stories, Through Music >

Rachel Katz, the host of radio show A Tempo interviews WHEELS students about the experience of writing the song and having it performed live at Carnegie Hall.

When Learning Hits Home >

Jasmin Almonte, a senior at WHEELS, talked about her Intensive at our 2019 gala.

Unlearning Bad Habits >

Jamie Leon-Luna, an 8th grader MS 839, talked about unlearning bad habits at our 2019 gala.

Finding My Own Sense of Character >

Elise Lubin, an 8th grader at a NYC Outward Bound School in Brooklyn, spoke at our 2019 gala about developing her character.

My Senior Expedition >

Joshua Davis, an alumnus of NYC Outward Bound Schools, talked about his Senior Expedition at our 2019 gala.

Interview with Leaders Alumna Studying at Barnard >

Check out this enlightening Outward Bound interview with Shazzarda Davis.