Posted on August 5, 2022

To provide support as they both strengthen and significantly scale their work this year, with their student and educator programs expected to reach 100 NYC public schools and 35,000 students – up from just 31 NYC public schools and 16,000 students served last year. These efforts include: a network of high-performing public schools which they support with a comprehensive suite of services for teachers, school leaders, college counselors, and students; a range of programs for the students and alumni of these schools that are aimed at postsecondary planning and success; their citywide “Crew Initiative” which is bringing their distinctive student advisory and support structure to another 50 public schools this year; and their student and educator programs rooted in their strongest practices, such as teambuilding, project-based learning, and student-engaged assessments. NYC Outward Bound Schools transforms schools and changes students’ lives by bringing their unique educational approach to NYC’s young people and their public schools, with a focus upon serving students from historically underserved communities.