Student Snapshot
Adam C., PS 221, Queens
Third-grade teacher Beth Friedman first introduced Dorothy Manso, a thirteen-year veteran of ArtWorks—as well as our College Planning program—to a very special third-grader: Adam C. Adam is an English Language Learner who assimilated from ESL classes into Ms. Friedman’s class this year. Other than his uncle, Adam is the only member of his immediate family who speaks any English. “I think the fact that he was still learning English was why he was very, very shy at first, earlier in the year,” Dorothy explains. Yet as the year went on, Ms. Friedman attests, Adam gained confidence. “He really seemed to enjoy the ArtWorks presentations leading up to the museum visit, and was anxious to learn.” more »
Volunteer Voice
Mary Ann Fastook, College Planning Volunteer
"I walk to the Brooklyn International School every week to help high school kids apply to college. This high school is for foreign-born students, so, of course there are language difficulties. These emerge particularly when writing essays. Writing one that showcases your voice so the college can get to know who you are is even more difficult if English isn’t your native language." more »
Learning Liaison
Margaret Sheri, Parent Coordinator, P.S. 102, Brooklyn
Before Margaret became the Parent Coordinator at The Bay View School eight years ago, she was a Learning Leader and PTA member. She continues to volunteer by leading a BookTalk discussion group. more »
Learning Leaders News
More News ยปLearning Leader wins Illustrator's Prize
Authors Read Aloud volunteer Shadra Strickland has been named the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator for 2009, just weeks after receiving the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, for her work as the illustrator of Bird by Zetta Elliott. more »
Learning Leaders Co-Presents "Plan a Summer of Learning and Fun"
The Department of Education's Office of English Language Learners (ELLs) and Learning Leaders invited parents of ELL students to an event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on June 8. more>>
Disney Book Buddies are VoluntEAR Team of the Year
Many Disney Book Buddies attended the April 28 Disney VoluntEARS Awards Celebration on the set of ABC's The View as the company presented the award and a gift to Learning Leaders. more »
Events
Go Back to School with Learning Leaders
Young Friends of Learning Leaders will hold its 2nd annual Go Back to School fundraiser event on Wednesday, September 30! Click on the pdf above for more information!
Learning Leaders at Work
Over the past two years Learing Leaders has been proud to work with the Professional Women Phtographers to capture the the moments that make working in New York City public schools so rewarding. A special exhibit, open only to active volunteers, will be held at Baruch College. Please RSVP to events@learningleaders.org or 646-827-4736 to reserve your spot. Space is extremely limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hot Volunteer Opportunities
Many Learning Leaders like to take the summer off, but for volunteers who like to keep going, or get started, summer school placements are available at select locations, July through early August. contact us »
Featured Opportunity
WHAT provide math and science enrichment to elementary and middle school students
WHERE multiple schools in Manhattan and the Bronx
WHEN beginning September 2009 contact us »
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