Our lead partner, New York City Outward Bound Schools brings the expertise and educational philosophy of Outward Bound and its Expeditionary Learning approach to our school. Outward Bound challenges our students by connecting academic content with real world issues and supports our teachers with innovative professional development.
NYC Outward Bound Schools
Our Partners are Committed to Sustainability
Our students participate in learning expeditions, which include opportunities to leave the classroom to experience learning hands-on. Our students have experiences with leaders in the field of sustainability such as builders, architects, planners, farmers, environmental activists, and policymakers. Below is a list of some of our partners and the roles they play within the school:
Grow NYC works to support projects that teach our students about sustainable choices. Their work supports our curriculum and projects by empowering students to understand their impact.
Grow NYC
Sam Schwartz Engineering supports our school by providing sites and experts for students in the areas of architecture, design, and urban planning, all with a sustainability focus.
Sam Schwartz Engineering, LLC
Our Partners
Brooklyn Boatworks works with our after school program to provided students with the hands-on opportunity to work together to build a sail boat.
Brooklyn Boatworks
Our students work side by side with students at Cooper Union to examine exhaust output and compare models of engines.
Cooper Union
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