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.

Support this work with a gift.

Featured Stories

Our Leaders on ‘Innovations in Education’ Podcast

Listen to the episode Highlighting the release of his new book, President Emeritus Richard Stopol & CEO Laurie Adams discuss the Outward Bound approach to education NYC Outward Bound...

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Meet our 2025 NYC Marathon Team

Introducing our 2025 NYC Marathon Team of five incredible runners who are taking on 26.2 miles through all five boroughs in support of NYC...

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In Memory of William Abelow: (1934-2025)

Photo courtesy of Debbie Abelow We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Bill Abelow, founding Board Member,...

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