ExpandED Schools supports more than 900 afterschool programs throughout New York City offering enriching learning opportunities in partnership with public schools. ExpandED’s staff and partners work every day to ensure the system of school-community partnership is vibrant and supported so that all New York City children thrive.

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ExpandED Schools - Helping NYC students thrive beyond the school day

Our work is built on three core pillars: After-School Enrichment, Career-Connected Learning, and High-Impact Tutoring.

We have 23 active initiatives supporting young people in reading, math, STEM, career exploration, and more.

Our programs run year-round and during the school day after school, giving young people safe spaces to learn, grow, and connect.

Whether it’s reading groups or robotics clubs, ExpandED Schools makes learning more engaging during and beyond the school day.

We invest in young people and in the educators and community partners who support them every step of the way.

ExpandED Schools isn’t just a name. It’s a promise to give students more time, more attention, and more opportunity.

By the Numbers in 2024:

1.6 million students have been reached since 1998. Each one had the potential to thrive when given time, space, and support to learn.

310 NYC schools have partnered with us to offer students meaningful learning beyond the school day.

92 community-based organizations bring arts, STEM, literacy, wellness, and more into afterschool spaces.

$3.9 million distributed in direct funding last year to help partners do what they do best: support young people and the educators that nurture their education.

1,587 initiatives help support students grow through hands-on learning.

2,500 afterschool educators trained with the tools to guide academic success and youth development.

96 percent satisfaction rate from our community-based organization partners.

61,000 students reached in 2024, and we are aiming higher each year.