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Read our 2024 Impact Report

Our 2024 Impact Report is a celebration of the skills and knowledge that blossom through our school-based and outdoor adventure work — from critical thinking, to teamwork and collaboration, to agency and empathy, and more.

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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.

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College & Career March 2024

On Friday, December 13, hundreds of students from NYC Outward Bound network schools — and beyond! — will take part in the 2024 College and Career March.

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NYC Outward Bound Schools Welcomes Laurie Adams as New CEO >

NYC Outward Bound Schools has appointed Vanessa Rodriguez as CEO beginning in January 2022. Rodriguez will succeed founding CEO Richard Stopol.

MELS’ Rachel Demalderis Wins 2025 Gaynor McCown Award >

Rachel Demalderis, a veteran Special Education English Teacher at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (MELS), will be presented with the Gaynor McCown Excellence in Teaching Award at the 2024 Gala on Monday, May 20.

New York’s Graduation Requirements Are Changing: What It Means for Students and Schools >

A New Era in Graduation Requirements

Fatimah Carmen Luisa Martinez Santiago Honored with 2024 Greg Farrell Award >

Martinez Santiago is a community leader, youth advocate, and champion for equity, whose lifelong commitment to service and justice is transforming lives.

College & Career March 2024 >

On Friday, December 13, hundreds of students from NYC Outward Bound network schools — and beyond! — will take part in the 2024 College and Career March.

Read our 2024 Impact Report >

Our 2024 Impact Report is a celebration of the skills and knowledge that blossom through our school-based and outdoor adventure work — from critical thinking, to teamwork and collaboration, to agency and empathy, and more.

New Arrivals >

Bronx International High School is a Crew pathway partner, and has utilized Crew as a way to welcome its many newcomers to the school.

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, Fatimah 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.