News & Events
Leaning Leaders 50th Annivesary Gala
Dismissal bells and hall monitors were replaced by clinking wine glasses and celebratory speeches when Learning Leaders took over Stuyvesant High School for its Fiftieth Anniversary Gala on Monday, November 5. The event, which raised a record $1.1 million, encouraged the 430 guests in attendance to revisit their high school days as they traveled to the school (some in a classic yellow school bus), sipped cocktails amidst student lockers, and experienced for themselves Stuyvesant’s gleaming fifth floor ballroom – that is, cafeteria – overlooking the Hudson River....Click here to read more about our Gala
Learning Leaders Opening Meeting 2007
Learning Leaders held the annual Opening Meeting on September 20th at the NY Marriott Marquis. The event, which serves as the kick-off to the school year for the organization and our dedicated volunteers, attracted nearly 1,500 volunteers! Carol Anne Riddell, WNBC Anchor/Reporter, was the Special Guest Emcee and Dr. Marcia V. Lyles,
Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning for the New York City Department of Education, delivered the morning's inspirational Keynote Address. Learning Leaders President, Mindy Duitz and Learning Leaders Chairman, Iris Weinshall Schumer welcomed the packed crowd. Special Guest Speakers included Joel I. Klein, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education; Dr. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affair;
Randi Weingarten, President, United Federation of Teachers; The Honorable Christine C. Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council and Devon Lumsden, Parent Volunteer at P.S. 121, Bronx. Entertainment during the event was provided by the Curtis High School Jazz Ensemble (Staten Island) and the Kappa III Bellissima Choir (Bronx).
Learning Leaders Year End Celebration
We would like to thank all the volunteers who attended our 50th Anniversary Year End Celebrations! The Circle Line event on June 6th was a huge success. Over 800 volunteers attended the event and a good time was had by all. Our Special Programs event was held on June 13th at Time Inc., which proved to be a wonderful new space for us all.
We look forward to seeing more of you at our 2007-2008 events. Have a great summer!
Learning Leaders Career Day
On May 18, 2007, Learning Leaders partnered with P.S./I.S. 327, the Dr. Rose B. English School in Brownsville, Brooklyn, for their annual Career Day: “Passport to the Future: An Excellent Career.” Several Learning Leaders’ volunteers made presentations to 5th and 6th graders about their careers. Students were able to learn about possible career opportunities as well as the importance of community service as they interact with professionals from an array of occupations.
To read more about this event
click here.
Citywide ELL Parent Conference
On March 21, 2007, Learning Leaders partnered with the New York City Department of Education to present the fifth annual English Language Learners Parent Conference.
The Conference was attended by over 1,100 parents who, through a series of workshops, were provided valuable information in connection with promoting their children's educational advancement.
FYI Public Education Seminars
What is an FYI? Learning Leaders presents an annual series of seminars called
FYIs, for school parents, staff and all our volunteers. The goal of the
FYIs is to provide in-depth information about issues affecting public school children's education.
FYIs are held in every borough in fall and spring, and reach a total of 700 attendees.
Our latest
FYI entitled "Food for Thought," was an informative session about the daily requirements for nutrition and exercise. Jennifer DiMarco and Erika Ichinose, from the Cornell University Cooperative Exchange, gave an excellent talk on the importance of nutrition, and a well-balanced diet. They also taught volunteers how to determine the amount of sugar in the average soft drink. (Did you know that there are almost 18 teaspoons of sugar in one 20 ounce bottle of Pepsi!) Carole Steinhauser, owner of Accentuate Fitness™, demonstrated simple exercises that build strength and stamina. It was a wonderful program enjoyed by all!
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