Every Step of the Way
How we connect children and youth with the tools to learn, grow, and lead.
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A Candle: A College Scholarship Essay from a ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid Youth
Lisette Solano writes movingly about her pursuit of her own American dream.
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How a Community School Director Enriches Education for School ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥
Sandra Romero organized fun and engaging activities for students during the summer and has bigger plans for the start of the school year.
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From ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid Student to ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid Staff
Yleana Torres attended a ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid school. Now, she helps our staff with their IT needs.
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School Every Day
Our staff work year-round to make sure that students attend school every day.
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Summer Interns Get Experience in Local Politics
Some of our SYEP interns spent their summer working with local NYC leaders.
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A Day in the Garden for Our Bronx Early Childhood Toddlers
The 3- and 4-year-olds explored a newly renovated garden that feeds their classroom.
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How an Internship at ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid Informed a Student’s Career Path
Jessica Sirota interned at P.S. 8 and learned the importance of community.
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As School Begins, Ensuring ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ are Vaccinated is Critical
Making sure children are vaccinated is a critical part of returning to school in the fall.
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Youth Advocate for Better Community Services in Washington, D.C.
Our student artists shared ideas about how to improve their communities on Capitol Hill.
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How Gun Violence Impacts School ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥
ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Aid embarked on a listening tour to understand our students’ concerns about gun violence.
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Scholarships Provide Pathway to a Successful Future
We awarded 14 scholarships to ease the financial burden of attending college.
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How Our School-Based Health Centers Changed a Family’s Life
Our school-based health centers helped Mayra Cueto Peralta and her son navigate a health condition.