Category: Parent Voice
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Miss Virginia movie opens today in theaters and online!
By CSF President Darla M. Romfo A new movie opening today tells a story very dear to CSF’s mission of expanding educational opportunities and our belief that parents are the first educators of their children. A group of CSF families and staff recently had the chance to screen the movie at its NYC…
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Meet the Tejada Family: A CSF Success Story
Luz and Francisco Tejada moved to New York City from the Dominican Republic in the late eighties so their family would have a shot at the American Dream. Three decades later, their hard work and sacrifices are paying off, with all three of their children going to college and moving forward in their careers.…
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Celebrating Back to School Season with CSF Scholars
Schools in New York City kicked off the 2018-19 school year over the past few weeks, and CSF families are still inundating us with cheery photos of children posing proudly with their backpacks and school supplies, ready for the year ahead! Here are just a few of the CSF families we heard from recently:…
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As CSF turns 20, equal opportunity in education remains a worthy goal
By CSF President Darla M. Romfo “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” – Martin Luther King Jr.’s “‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,” 1963 Fifty-five years after Martin Luther…
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CSF Family Spotlighted in New Hampshire Governor’s State of the State Address
CSF New Hampshire Alumnus Angel Encarnacion and his mother, Shalimar, were honored as special guests of Governor Chris Sununu at his State of the State address this morning. The governor told Angel and Shalimar’s story as he discussed the importance of giving parents choice and flexibility in their children’s education, leading to a standing ovation:…
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CSF Mom Libanesa: In Her Own Words
Libanesa is a mom of two who works as a dental hygienist. Her younger son, Matthew, recently began fourth grade as a new CSF Scholar at Sacred Heart School in the South Bronx. As a parent, I want the best for my children. They see that I push hard for their education. I’m not…
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Q&A with CSF Mom Gloria
CSF Scholar Florencio is a fun-loving five-year-old who just started Kindergarten at St. Helena School in the Bronx. Recently, his mom, Gloria, sat down with CSF to discuss why she applied for a scholarship and how she chose Florencio’s school, as well as her hopes and dreams for his future. How did you…
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Meet CSF Mom Natasha and CSF Scholar Khloe
Khloe Foster is eight years old and looking forward to entering third grade as a CSF Scholar this fall at New Grace Education Center. Private school will be a new experience for Khloe, but for her mother, Natasha, it represents a dream she’s had for some time. “I’ve always wanted for Khloe to go…
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CSF Celebrates Champions for Children 2017
On Wednesday, April 5th, CSF celebrated our fourth annual CSF Champions for Children event, honoring Richard R. Hough III, Chairman and CEO of Silvercrest Asset Management Group, and New York State Senator Chris Jacobs. As guests arrived, they were treated to a performance by the choir of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Harlem,…
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CSF Mom Camille Talks Scholarships and Tax Credits in Albany
CSF Mom Camille Hastick-Ortiz traveled to Albany this week with a group from Macademy School of Science and Technology in Brooklyn to meet with legislators and discuss the Education Scholarship Tax Credit legislation currently under consideration in Albany. Camille’s son, Daniel, is a CSF Scholar in Kindergarten at Macademy, and loves school so much he…
