Partners In Education Programs

Yonkers Partners in Education, in partnership with the public and private sectors, strives to ensure that all children who attend the Yonkers Public Schools have access to a quality education that prepares them for high school graduation, college, work, and success in life.

Education Summit 2008
Report to the Community

EVENTS

Community Conversations Continue:

Higher Education
May 22nd 1:00pm
College of Westchester

Parents
June 2nd, 6:30pm
Yonkers Public Library,
Riverfront Branch

Community-Based
Organizations
June 3rd, 9:30am
Yonkers Public Library,
Riverfront Branch

Add your voice to a community conversation focused on supporting education for Yonkers public school children.
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MEMBER

Programs

College Access

You Can't Spell Saturday Without SAT

Yonkers Public Schools found the secret to getting hundreds of teenagers out of bed and in school by 7:30am on a cold, Saturday morning: the chance to take a 12 week SAT preparatory course given by Kaplan Test Prep at no cost, or at greatly reduced fees thanks to Yonkers Partners in Education. And the wonderful spread of food, donated by Zuppa Restaurant, made the trek even that much better! Learn More

First Session of YPIE SAT Prep Scores Big

For Charlyn Brea, a 2008 graduate of Lincoln High School, jumping over 400 points from her first PSAT test might be her ticket to an Ivy League college. Learn More

Community Conversations

Education Summit 2008 A Resounding Success

Over 200 business and community leaders packed the auditorium at Yonkers’ Riverfront Library on January 15th to hear New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg speak about the importance of engaging the community in support of the public schools. Learn More

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