As our founder Elisabeth Irwin put it,
we “take students out of the classroom and into the world.” Almost a century later, we’re committed to keeping her progressive ideals alive.
We understand that the world around us — particularly our ever-vibrant home, New York City — is the best place to learn. You’ll find our students asking questions about green design at the High Line, filming a documentary on Coney Island’s boardwalk and volunteering at the local food pantry we’ve partnered with for years.