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  • Art & Culture

    Bringing Italian to NYC's Public Schools

    Roberta Cutillo(February 10, 2020)
    Parents, teachers, institutional representatives all gathered in Harlem’s cozy neighborhood pizzeria Sottocasa to celebrate the progress of Manhattan’s first dual language Italian program at the local PS 242. Together they discussed the benefits of bilingualism, shared their experiences and planned for the future of the program.
  • Art & Culture

    Italian American Educator Survey

    Josephine A. Maietta(February 06, 2020)
    The Association of Italian American Educators (AIAE), together with The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, is conducting a survey for a book on the growth and impact of Italian-American educators on the American education system. They are gathering information on the experience of Italian-American educators who have taught and administered in education over the last 70 years. If you or anyone you know are interested in participating, see the letter by President Josephine A. Maietta below.
  • Facts & Stories

    Andrea Bocelli Builds a New School in Muccia

    Roberta Cutillo(July 05, 2019)
    The Andrea Bocelli Foundation builds a new state of the art school in the earthquake-stricken town of Muccia in the Marche region, proving that “even in Italy, when we really want to, we can get things done in a reasonable time.”
  • Facts & Stories

    Honoring Italian American Women at NOIAW’s Annual Luncheon

    Roberta Cutillo(April 16, 2019)
    The Annual Luncheon of NOIAW, the National Organization of Italian American Women, was held on April 13th at the St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan, honoring the accomplishments of outstanding women and institutions, who contribute to the promotion and advancement of the Italian American culture and community.
  • Fatti e Storie

    Benefit Gala 2019 della Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi

    I. I.(March 08, 2019)
    “Eccellenza nell’Educazione", questo il tema del Benefit Gala 2019 della Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi che si terrà Venerdì 8 Marzo e che vedrà riunita la comunità italo-americana nella bellissima sede di Cipriani Wall Street.
  • Facts & Stories

    March 8, Scuola d'Italia Celebrates Women at Its Annual Gala

    I. I.(March 07, 2019)
    The International Women’s Day and "Excellence in Education" are the main themes of the Benefit Gala 2019 organized by La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi. The school will celebrate three "Women of Distinction": i-Italy founder and editor-in-chief Letizia Airos, Maria Tamburri (NOIAW - The National Organization of Italian American Women ) and Ivana Lo Stimolo (New York Italian Women). With their work, their passion, creativity and entrepreneurship, they are considered a source of inspiration for future generations of women. Special honorees the rectors of Bocconi University and LUISS Guido Carli. Over 350 guests will attend the funding event At Cipriani Wall Street.
  • Valentina Imbeni with a young learner
    Facts & Stories

    Every Child Loves La Scuola

    Chiara Basso(February 20, 2019)
    This Italian immersion school in San Francisco started as a playgroup in 2002 and now counts 320 children. Director Valentina Imbeni: "Parents from different backgrounds chose us not only because they love Italy and Italian culture but also because we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational approach and are the First International Baccalaureate (IB) K8 World School in the city."
  • Stefania Puxeddu Clegg and Benedetta Scardovi-Mounier. Photo by Maria Grazia Facciolà
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    Dual Language Programs are Riding High in New York City

    Giada Gramanzini(June 14, 2018)
    The event at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York on June 13, dedicated to the presentation of DLP in NYC schools by In Italiano – Bilinguismo a New York, was an amazing success. It was made possible thanks to the hard work of the Italian institutions, NYC public schools and two incredibly strong women

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