Our Mission
We are determined to provide New York City students, Kindergarten through 8th grade, with an early exposure to a variety of spoken languages and sign language in a fun, safe and engaging environment led by experienced teachers and volunteers. Our goal is to help New York City students and parents to become more open-minded about and gain exposure to other languages.
Our Programs
Dual Language Program
Language Programs in NY Public Schools: The Corporation will be dedicated to increase bilingualism and sign language in NYC’s schools by creating and sustaining a strong partnership with NYC’s Department of Education. The dual and sign language programs provided will be led by experienced teachers, and local graduate students pursuing masters degrees in an applicable field. For each school participating in the program, the principal of that school will select the languages to be taught in that school from those offered by the Corporation. The Corporation will then provide sixty (60) minute language classes on a daily basis with the goal of strengthening NYC’s students’ interest of bilingualism by utilizing engaging and fun curricula. These programs could also include various travel opportunities in order to provide participants with the opportunity to utilize their language skills.
celebration of cultures
The Corporation believes that our cultural differences should be a point of celebration rather than division. The Corporation intends to educate its program participants about the various cultures of the people involved in its programs so that the students can learn from each other and celebrate the various aspects of people’s history and culture that makes them unique.
English language learner Program
Language Programs in NY Communities: The Corporation intends to work with various community centers within the NYC area to provide dual language, sign language and English Language Learner (“ELL”) programs. These structured programs will be led by local graduate students pursuing a masters degree in an applicable field. Each community center will be operated in a safe and fun learning environment. These programs could also include various travel opportunities in order to provide participants with the opportunity to utilize their language skills.
Anti-Bullying Program
The Corporation will provide anti-bullying programs to NYC’s public school students. These programs will educate the students on the effects of race and ethnicity bullying. The Corporation intends to create its own anti-bullying team that will teach a structured curriculum.
Our Team
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Do you live in New York City or any one of the five boroughs? Are you passionate about providing help to the children that need it? If you are then please take a look at the volunteer opportunities we have to share with you. Fill out the form and our team will be in touch, we are very grateful for your help.
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