LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN The Kornfeld Foundation supports New York City public schools' classroom literacy programs in the areas of reading, writing, and the arts. 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. In 2010 the Foundation expanded its support to include the Teachers College Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished New York City Principals.
ArtsConnection Continued support of 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 annual installments of two-year $50,000 grant. [www.artsconnection.org]	$25,000
Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn Reads, using in-depth study of poetry anthology, (including performance component at BAM Café), with students from twelve Brooklyn high schools, including two schools for students with special needs (Brooklyn). [www.bam.org]	$25,000
Brooklyn Museum 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). [www.brooklynmuseum.org]	$30,000
Columbia University: Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Instructional support program and mentoring for Principals and Assistant Principals in over 120 NYC elementary schools, as well as a new Parents as Literacy Partners Institute serving 800 parents (city-wide). First of two installments of one-year $150,000 grant made in 2010. [http://readingandwritingproject.com]	$75,000
Columbia University: Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Mentor/Principal Collaboration Program and Inquiry Groups, continuing support of five highly-experienced former Department of Education leaders to provide professional development and support for principals through network sessions, study groups, visitations, coaching, and retreats (city-wide). Second of two installments of one-year $192,000 grant made in 2009. [http://readingandwritingproject.com]	$96,000
Columbia University: Teachers College Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished New York City Principals Support for Summer Leadership Institute Faculty Days, named in memory of long-time Kornfeld Foundation director Morris S. Roberts. First annual installment of five-year $125,000 grant. [http://cahnfellows.org]	$25,000
Community Works Implementation and replication of Making a Difference (MAD) Community Learning Program curriculum guide, integrating arts, literacy and community learning in partner schools in collaboration with the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem (city-wide). First installment of two-year $60,000 grant. [www.communityworksnyc.org]	$30,000
Education Through Music School-wide music program involving instruction, professional development, dedicated music space and community outreach at PS 48 and MS 424 (Bronx). [www.etmonline.org]	$25,000
Henry Street Settlement Arts-in-Education Program at Abrons Arts Center, providing artistic activities in five Partner Schools (Manhattan). Second installment of two-year $70,000 grant. [www.henrystreet.org]	$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 installment of two-year $60,000 grant. [www.marquisstudios.org]	$30,000
Orchestra of St. Luke's Arts Education Program supporting residencies at five partner elementary and middle schools, in alignment with new New York City public school arts curriculum guidelines (city-wide). Second installment of two-year $80,000 grant. [www.oslmusic.org]	$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 student-choreographed performances, field trips and special sessions with guest artists; additional support for Assistant Director position (city-wide). [www.ecfs.org/ydc.asp]	$27,000
Budget Relief Grants: Given the difficult economic climate and the related fundraising difficulties for cultural and educational organizations, the Kornfeld Foundation determined to assist some of their long-time grantees with special, one-time budget relief grants for general operating funds. The following grants were made in 2010: $130,000   Arts Connection $10,000 Brooklyn Academy of Music $20,000 Brooklyn Museum $20,000 Community Works $10,000 Henry Street Settlement $10,000 Marquis Studios $10,000 Orchestra of St. Luke's $50,000
TOTAL 2010 EDUCATION GRANTS:	$593,000