2008 GRANTS FOR LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN The Kornfeld Foundation supports New York City public school literacy programs in the areas of reading, writing, and the arts. The Foundation has concluded its support of afterschool programs. Since 2004 the Foundation has focused on professional development for teachers, in conjunction with Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, and on in-school teaching residencies conducted by educational arts organizations.
ArtsConnection ArtsConnection Partnerships with PS 38, 39 and 130, using artist residencies to create and sustain whole school models of thematic skills instruction and faculty development (Brooklyn). First of two installments of one-year $25,000 grant.	$12,500
Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn Reads, using in-depth study of poetry anthology, (including performance component at BAM Café), with middle and high school students at Brooklyn High School of the Arts, New York Harbor School, Secondary School for Research, School for Legal Studies, and Urban Assembly School for Music and Art (Brooklyn). Second and final installment of two-year $50,000 grant.	$25,000
Brooklyn Museum Expansion of Focus Unit Program for Teacher Development and Student Programming, with over 100 teachers working closely with museum educators to design and implement a curriculum using museum resources (city-wide). Second and final installment of two-year $60,000 grant.	$30,000
Claremont Neighborhood Centers After-school and weekend literacy activities for youth and their families at on-site Education Learning Center (Bronx). Second and final installment of two-year $50,000 grant.	$20,000
Columbia University: Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Mentor/Principal Collaboration Program, using six highly-experienced former Department of Education leaders to provide professional development and support for principals through network sessions, study groups, visitations and coaching (city-wide) . Second and final installment of one-year $120,000 grant.	$60,000
Columbia University: Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Continuing support of Mentor/Principal Collaboration, and three new initiatives, including developing comprehensive student assessment instruments for NYC Department of Education, providing additional research and development staff, and creating a resource room for literacy staff developers (city-wide). First of two installments of one-year $467,000 grant.	$233,500
Community Works Assessment and revision of curriculum guide/model for Making a Difference (MaD) literacy program (city-wide). First installment of two-year $50,000 grant.	$25,000
Henry Street Settlement General operating support for Abrons Arts Center, for school-based arts-in-education programs as well as instructional classes, workshops, performances and community partnerships (Manhattan).	$35,000
Marquis Studios Six pARTnership school programs, using intensive planning with school administrators and teaching artists to help integrate arts into school curriculum (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island). First of two installments of one-year $25,000 grant.	$12,500
New York City Department of Education Support of Collaborative Communities of Practice, established in 2004, a city-wide program for teachers, sharing best practices and professional exploration, in conjunction with Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Second and final installment of one-year $550,000 grant.	$275,000
Orchestra of St. Luke’s Arts Education Program supporting programs with six partner elementary and middle schools, in alignment with new New York City public school arts curriculum guidelines (city-wide). Second and final installment of two-year $80,000 grant.	$40,000
Young Dancemakers: Dance NY funded through Ethical Culture Fieldston School Support for summer dance program connecting New York City public school students to the professional dance world through instruction and performance, field trips and special sessions with guest artists, including support for new Assistant Director position (city-wide).	$26,000
TOTAL 2008 EDUCATION GRANTS:	$794,500