VIDEO: The Power of an Improvement Network >

When educators cultivate a structure and culture of support within and across schools, they build the skills needed for leading Crew with students, and increase their own sense of belonging at school and beyond.

Former Staff Member Elected to Lead Poughkeepsie School District >

Former student and staff member, Carmen Martinez, was recently elected President of Poughkeepsie City School District’s Board of Education, and brings many of the lessons learned at Outward Bound to her new role.

The Power of the Debrief >

Validus Prep Crew Guides Zeke and Gina brought their Crews together this year for some fun activities and deeper learning debriefs.

Restorative Practices in Crew >

The Circle Keepers is a youth-led restorative justice group at Harvest Collegiate High School, one of NYC Outward Bound’s Crew Initiative schools, and a great example of how Crew fosters student voice and leadership.

Gratitude and Celebration Abound at Crew Initiative Convening >

Educators from across the city gathered to share a year’s worth of learnings from their Crew Initiative improvement work.

Sharing our Approach to Deeper Learning >

NYC Outward Bound Schools partnered with two network schools to showcase exemplary models of educator planning and student work to share more about its approach to deeper learning.

100+ Students Explore Professional Pathways at Fair >

On Thursday, May 23, more than 100 students gathered at James Baldwin to explore postsecondary options and network with a variety of industry representatives.

2024 Gala Raises Over $1.1M for NYC Students >

The 2024 Gala honored NYC Council Member Rita Joseph, Chair of the Committee on Education.

Outward Bound Makes History with The Big Rappel >

On Monday, May 6, Outward Bound and the Empire State Realty Trust made history by launching The Big Rappel, the world’s first rope descent of the Empire State Building.

CSSJ’s Corey Sapp Wins 2024 Gaynor McCown Award >

Corey Sapp, a Social Studies teacher at CSSJ, will be presented with the Gaynor McCown Excellence in Teaching Award at the 2024 Gala on Monday, May 20.