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Impact 2025: Adventurous Learning in All Spaces

Our 2025 Impact Report dives into our work in Crew, Outdoor Adventure, Student Leadership and Instruction for Deeper Learning across 111 schools in NYC.

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Gratitude and Excitement Abound at the College and Career March

Nearly 700 students across the city celebrated the 15th annual College and Career March on Friday, December 12.

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Our Leaders on ‘Innovations in Education’ Podcast

Highlighting the release of his new book, President Emeritus Richard Stopol & CEO Laurie Adams discuss the Outward Bound approach to education on the ‘Innovations in Education’ podcast.

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Gratitude and Excitement Abound at the College and Career March >

Nearly 700 students across the city celebrated the 15th annual College and Career March on Friday, December 12.

Impact 2025: Adventurous Learning in All Spaces >

Our 2025 Impact Report dives into our work in Crew, Outdoor Adventure, Student Leadership and Instruction for Deeper Learning across 111 schools in NYC.

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Meet our 2025 NYC Marathon Team >

Five athletes are running the TCS New York City Marathon in support of Team NYC Outward Bound Schools this year.

Our Leaders on ‘Innovations in Education’ Podcast >

Highlighting the release of his new book, President Emeritus Richard Stopol & CEO Laurie Adams discuss the Outward Bound approach to education on the ‘Innovations in Education’ podcast.

NYC Outward Bound Schools Welcomes Brooke Connolly to Our Leadership Team >

In Memory of William Abelow: (1934-2025) >

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Bill Abelow, founding Board Member, longtime staff member, and dear friend to many at NYC Outward Bound Schools.

2025 Gala Raises Over $1.3M for NYC Students >

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

NYC Outward Bound Schools Welcomes Laurie Adams as New CEO >

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