Yonkers Partners in Education is bursting with news - and it's only April! Already in 2010, we have opened a new College Center, been honored with two community awards, launched a new Latino family outreach initiative, participated in a worldwide literacy event, and received funding from several large foundations.
We are excited to share our progress with you and look forward to an exciting spring in Yonkers.
Wendy Nadel
Executive Director
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Cutting the Ribbon at Yonkers HS College Center
Students in the new YPIE College Center. | This is the "crown jewel of the building," said Principal Ralph Vigliotti, referring to the new state-of-the-art YPIE College Center at Yonkers High School, an International Baccalaureate World School.
Thanks to a generous grant from national real estate company Related Companies, YPIE is on its way to fulfilling its vision of operating a full-service Center at every Yonkers high school and helping students navigate the road to college.
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Welcome New Board Members
YPIE is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: Kenneth Engel, Vice President Human Resources, American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Matthew Finkle, Senior Vice President, Related Affordable; and Marion Greenup, Vice President Administration, Simons Foundation.
Each is committed personally and professionally to the future of Yonkers' children and brings extensive experience to the YPIE Board. Learn more |
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Thank You!
YPIE is thrilled to receive two significant two-year grants to support our College Access Initiative. On behalf of the children of Yonkers public schools and their families we thank:
Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation
New York Life Foundation
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Yonkers Children Read Aloud
What if everyone in the world could read? How could Yonkers students help make this happen?
 On March 3, children in all Yonkers pre-K through fifth grade classes joined students around the world in the first "World Read Aloud Day," thanks to support from YPIE and the Yonkers Public Schools. Learn more
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YPIE Receives Two Community Awards
YPIE Board Member Olga Luz Tirado and YPIE Executive Director Wendy Nadel receive the award from LATYN's President Julia Mitchell |
The greatest affirmation of the impact of our work is recognition from the Yonkers community. This spring, YPIE will receive two awards:
- The Ganza Award from LATYN, a organization of Latino administrators, teachers, and CSEA members, for the important work we are doing in the Latino community.
- A community service award from HRCA, the Hudson River Community Association.
We share these two awards with our many partners and volunteers in the Yonkers community, without whom our programs would not exist.
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