NEW YORK – As the families of more than 190,000 immigrant students across New York State wrestle with the current climate of fear and uncertainty, a new report finds major inconsistencies in how New York’s school districts are responding and the exten...
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On Saturday, April 1, 2017 the CHCF at PS/MS 279 Families participated in the Third CHISPA Family Day at the American Museum of Natural History. Children explored with their parents and siblings in activities from the APEX curricula. They had the opportun...
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CHCF After-school Program at PS/MS 279 held it’s kick off of the SciGirls program with the support of Unilever. This program is designed to spark girls and their families curiosity in science through activities that promote knowledge and discovery. ...
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CHCF celebrates the graduation ceremony for participants of its Padres Comprometidos con CHISPA program. Padres Comprometidos con CHISPA (Children Investigating Science with Parents After School) is a national collaboration among NCLR, ASPIRA, and a netwo...
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The CHCF after-school at PS/MS 279 got involved! in the Reading Across America Day! This is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Our children had a special evening while the youth read aloud Dr. ...
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CHCF PS/MS 279 afterschool students at the Celebrate Kindness event, during No Name Calling Week First to eight grade afterschool students participated in a variety of activities with the goal of connecting them to celebrate kindness. Students shared vid...
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Estimados invitados de la conferencia: Como parte de nuestro compromiso en proveer alta calidad en la educación temprana, el cuidado infantil y el desarrollo profesional de instrucción cultural bilingüe a las familias latinas en los cinco condados de l...
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The Opening Doors to the Future Mini Shopping Spree for our 15 interns ($200 per intern) at the Bronx High School of Business. This event took place at a local H&M Store. This experience helped our youth improved their money management skills while le...
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Thanks to Fernando Cabrera, CHCF Board President, Gus Mazza, and our wonderful staff, Helena Yordan, Vanessa Tineo, Luis Ortiz, Nicolas Vermylen, Keila Jimenez, Damaris Rodriguez!!
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The Committee for the Hispanic Children and Families After -school program at PS/MS 279 participated in the Fall/ Welcome Family Day at the Museum Of Natural History on Saturday,November 12, 2016 .Families participated in the museum exhibits/shows and rec...
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