What is ExpandED Schools?
ExpandED Schools operates as a critical intermediary in the New York City public education ecosystem, supporting a network of over 900 afterschool programs. The organization bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and community-based learning, providing essential services such as STEM curriculum development, career-connected learning pathways, and high-impact tutoring. By fostering robust school-community partnerships, ExpandED Schools addresses the holistic needs of students, ensuring that academic and extracurricular opportunities are accessible and equitable. Their operational model focuses on capacity building, professional development for educators, and policy advocacy, effectively scaling the impact of afterschool initiatives across the five boroughs.
How much funding has ExpandED Schools raised?
ExpandED Schools has raised a total of $350K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$350K
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in ExpandED Schools
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for ExpandED Schools?
With the infusion of this latest capital, ExpandED Schools is well-positioned to accelerate its strategic objectives in the late-stage growth phase. The organization is expected to deepen its investment in digital infrastructure for resource sharing and expand its advocacy efforts to influence broader educational policy. By strengthening its capacity-building framework, the firm aims to standardize high-quality afterschool programming, ensuring long-term sustainability for its partner institutions. Future initiatives will likely prioritize the integration of advanced career-connected learning modules, further aligning afterschool outcomes with the evolving demands of the modern workforce and ensuring that the next generation of students is adequately prepared for future academic and professional challenges.
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