NYC Outward Bound Schools

Highlighting the release of his new book, founding CEO Richard Stopol and current CEO Laurie Adams discuss the Outward Bound approach to education and what that means for schools in this current moment — LISTEN NOW on the Innovations in Education podcast with David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly:

It's the first day of school in NYC, and we're wishing all of our students, educators & school leaders a year full of adventurous learning — in classrooms, Crew & the outdoors!

The #DeeperLearning Institute is always a summer highlight! This year, 50 teachers from 12 network schools participated in an engaging 4-day onboarding, diving into how we approach curriculum design, classroom instruction & community building to support all students.

🚨 We’re Hiring! NYC Outward Bound Schools is seeking three senior leaders to join our team: ✨ VP of Marketing, Development & Communications ✨ Director of Human Resources ✨ Chief of Staff If you're values-driven, equity-centered, and passionate about making a difference for NYC students, we want to hear from you. 📍 Hybrid roles based in Long Island City 💼 Competitive salaries + generous benefits 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eCmmShnX 📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

🧭 How do we support students to lead Crew? In this thoughtful piece for High Tech High Unboxed, Hannah Read —our Senior Manager of Program Design—explores the power of student-led Crew and what it looks like when young people take ownership of their learning, relationships, and community. 📖 Read the article: https://ow.ly/8xWX50W7buE

As the school year wraps up, our Pathways Convening brought together educators from across our network for a day of reflection, data, and celebration—hosted at A School Without Walls! Huge thanks to our incredible Coaching team and all the facilitators who led sessions uplifting Key Practices and highlighting the powerful work happening in our Crew and Deeper Learning schools. Want to keep learning with us? Explore our Summer 2025 Professional Development offerings—courses for educators, leaders, and whole teams: https://ow.ly/V96f50VWpqQ

What a night! ✨ Our 2025 Gala was a celebration of student voice, powerful partnerships, and the community that makes our work possible. Huge thanks to the generous donors, supporters, and honorees who helped make the evening unforgettable—and to the stars of the night, pictured here! Back row: – Laurie Adams, CEO, NYC Outward Bound Schools – Joseph Chavez, student speaker – Jeffrey Gural, 2025 Gala Honoree – Council Member Rita Joseph, our champion in the NYC Council – Rachel Demalderis, 2025 R. Gaynor McCown Excellence in Teaching Award recipient Front row: – Gifford Miller, Board Chair and 2025 Gala Honoree – Diana Ramirez, student speaker – Katy Weng, student speaker #NYCOutwardBoundSchools #2025Gala #WeAreCrew #CrewNotPassengers #StudentLed #DeeperLearning #OutwardBound #NYCEducation #NYCPublicSchools #TeachingExcellence #YouthLeadership #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEAD

We’re excited to welcome Laurie Adams as our new CEO! Laurie brings more than two decades of leadership in education, nonprofit management, and social justice. She has a deep commitment to advancing equity and expanding opportunity for all students. 🎥 In this short video, filmed during her first week at Sharpe Reservation, Laurie shares what drew her to NYC Outward Bound Schools and what inspires her about our work: 👉 https://ow.ly/28Xo50VM1Rw

Thank you to Council Member Brannan for joining the 12th grade civics class at Leaders High School for an insightful discussion!

Today is your last chance to make a year-end gift and support equitable, immersive and joyful learning through NYC Outward Bound Schools! On behalf of the students who will benefit — THANK YOU!