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CEI partners with school leaders, educators, families, and students to turn under-resourced schools into engines of opportunity — so every child gets a school built to lift them.
Trusted partner of
- NYC Public Schools
- NY State Education Dept.
- Robin Hood Foundation
- Carnegie Corporation
Educators build school cultures where every student feels seen.
Who we are
Bold solutions, built with the people closest to students.
Since 1989, CEI has helped shift school systems toward authentic, from-the-ground-up improvement — turning under-resourced schools into engines of opportunity and impact.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with principals, teachers, families, and students. Our programs raise test scores, but more importantly they cultivate leadership, amplify student voice, and unlock new pathways for lifelong success.
About CEI →What we do
Eight programs. One mission.
Project BOOST®
Our flagship enrichment program.
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Arts Education
Creativity as a path to learning.
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CEI Esports
Leveling up learning through gaming.
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STEM, Coding & Robotics
Where curiosity becomes code.
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Academic Tutoring
Personalized academic support.
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College & Career Readiness
Pathways to the future.
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CEI Early Stages
Opening minds through the arts.
Explore program →Professional Learning
Empowering school leaders & teachers.
Explore program →Innovation Center · The Bronx
A hub where AI, robotics, and student curiosity meet.
Inside Leaders of Tomorrow M.S. 370, CEI is building a lab where students code, design, fly drones, and tackle real-world problems with AI tools — the kind of room every student deserves.
Read the latest →Voices from the classroom
"Through this program, I discovered that I am able to express my feelings best through art and use it as a way to address social issues."
"Art brings math to life and makes a normally abstract subject tangible. The lesson plans are aligned specifically with the standards."
"Student engagement was at an all-time high during every lesson. They counted down the days until our big performance."
News & events
From the field.
Innovation on Full Display at Leaders of Tomorrow Robotics & AI Showcase
June 23, 2026
Inside the Mount Hope Esports Program
June 12, 2026
Students Unveil 20 Bench Murals Across NYC for Benchmarks Citywide Exhibition
June 10, 2026
CEI at the 2026 Bronx Boroughwide STEM Fair
June 5, 2026
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