PASE Network News

ExpandEd Schools is hosting a High Impact Tutoring Showcase and Tutor Provider Fair on June 18, 2025 from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Jay Suites - Chelsea (159 W 25th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY). This showcase will focus on successful high-impact tutoring programs from across the city, with a range of school leaders and HIT program staff highlighting efforts that span early literacy and middle school math, in both afterschool and school-day settings. Presentations will explore how teams are building strong school-based tutoring systems, integrating tutoring with intervention strategies and their school culture, and deepening impact year over year. Attendees can learn more about high-impact tutoring, connect with providers to learn about available tutoring services, and enjoy refreshments while networking. Save your spot today via their Eventbrite. 

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has released the concept paper for the Comprehensive After School System Elementary (COMPASS) and School’s Out New York City (SONYC) programs in public schools and other settings. The primary purpose of the COMPASS and SONYC programs is to provide a range of engaging enrichment activities, after school and during holidays and the summer, to help students in kindergarten through Grade 8 to thrive and to support families with childcare. The concept paper is a precursor to a Request for Proposal (RFP), which DYCD anticipates will be released in Fall 2025. The concept paper can be found via PASSPort procurement navigator and DYCD is eager to hear community feedback in order to inform the RFP process. Comments should be submitted via the feedback survey no later than July 11, 2025. 

In May 2025, SeaChange published a field note outlining how nonprofits can prepare for mission-driven retrenchment amid political and financial instability. The guide offers strategies to assess risk, plan for worst-case scenarios, and build organizational flexibility. It also highlights the role funders can play in supporting smart, ethical restructuring. Check out the full field note online. 

NYC Salt is recruiting students for their free afterschool photography program for high school students. The program occurs once a week from September 2025 - June 2026 for three hours per session, integrating advanced photography and visual arts instruction, 1:1 mentorship with industry professionals, portfolio development, and college guidance. Salt's extensive creative network means that this residency revolves around one-of-a-kind learning opportunities, including workshops with professional photographers, field trips to major cultural institutions, and more. All students get a Nikon mirrorless camera system to use for the year. No prior photography experience is required. Applications are due June 30, 2025. Email Alicia (alicia@nycsalt.org) with any questions.