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Read our 2023 Impact Report >

Our 2023 Impact Report is a celebration of our new three-year strategic plan, which is grounded in our vision that all NYC students engage in immersive, equitable and joyful learning that prepares them to thrive.

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A School Without Walls Opens its Doors as a NYC Public School >

A School Without Walls utilizes a student-driven curriculum — combining individual “passion projects,” real world learning and community-facing action.

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Two seniors awarded UNCF Gray Foundation scholarships to attend HBCUs >

West End Secondary grad Jana Pollard and Kurt Hahn grad Ramat Olasunkanmi were selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of UNCF Gray NYC Scholars.

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Setting our Course: Highlights from the 2022-23 School Year >

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Writing Advisors Program Returns After Pandemic Hiatus >

This year’s Writing Advisors program paired volunteers from O’Melveny & Myers with students from Leaders to work on scientific research papers.

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2023 Gala Raises $1.22M for NYC Schools >

The Gala honored Hon. Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the NYC Council and LaRue R. Gibson, Jr., Managing Director and Partner, LRG Wealth Advisors, a Hightower Advisors Firm.

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Vanessa Rodriguez Speaks at Urban Assembly Symposium >

CEO Vanessa Rodriguez was a panelist at The Urban Assembly’s 6th Annual SEL Symposium, titled “Building an SEL Nation.”

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NYC Outward Bound Schools Celebrate Better World Day >

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NYC Outward Bound Schools Releases First Change Package >

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we have captured proven practices into what we call Change Packages.

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Crew: Establishing Belonging & Pride in a New School Community >

As a brand new middle school, MS 419, a Crew Initiative school in Northern Corona, Queens, is using Crew structures and routines to make the school community a place where all students feel they belong.

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