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Black Tie International:
The Public Prep Network's
Namesake Luncheon Raises $115,000 |
The Public
Prep Network's Namesake Luncheon
Raises $115, 000
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Caroline Kennedy |
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March 9, 2011 The Public Prep Network held their
Namesake Luncheon at The Monkey Bar for 165 people.
The luncheon raised 115k for this very successful Charter
School network.
The Luncheon Co-Chairs Lauren
Lieberman and Paulina Mejia welcomed their guest.
Opening remarks were made by Ian V. Rowe, CEO of
Public Prep Network. Ian Rowe, was formally the Deputy
Director at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which
focused on the strategy to achieve large-scale improvements
in college completion rates, especially with low-income
young adults.
Mr. Rowe opened his speech by saying: “My hope for this
luncheon is not only that you are inspired to become a
lifelong supporter of a Public Prep School and visit any of
our three campuses, but also that you walk away with two
very simple ideas: every parent, regardless of race or
income level should have the right to choose a great school
for their child, and every student deserves an exceptional
education. That’s what this is all about. Many families we
serve are unsatisfied with the education they’ve received
for their kids. And they are demanding change. There are now
more than 40,000 parents in New York City on the wait list
for charter schools - parents who want nothing more than to
dream big for their children.”
Joel Klein,
Former Chancellor, New York City Department of Education
introduced Caroline Kennedy. Caroline Kennedy was the
Keynote speaker. She is the vice chair of the fund for
Public Schools, a New York City non-profit organization that
have raised more than $260 Million to support critical
education reform
efforts and encourage record numbers of New Yorkers to get
involved in the city's schools. She also served on the board
of New Visions, an organization that strives to prepare New
York City students for high school graduation, as well as
successful futures post-graduation.
There was a musical performance by 25 girls from the Lower
East Side Elementary School (The Dolores Huerta 3rd
Grade Class). At the end of their performance the girls
presented Caroline Kennedy with the 2011 classroom
“namesake.”
One of the key features of the schools is that each
classroom is names after an inspiration woman. The classroom
“namesakes” are selected as outstanding women of
achievement- a role models for our girls-whom the girls
study, identity with and look up to .
Public Prep Network honored other inspirational women who
attended the Luncheon: Liz Abzug,
her mother Bella Abzug was one of the most influential
congresswomen and leaders of the late 20th century. She was
an activist fighting for women’s rights all of her all life.
Majora Carter, brought us environmental justice
advocate, who founded a non- profit Sustainable South Bronx.
Joan Ganz Cooney, an entrepreneur, who forged the
path for women in broadcasting, production and education.
As the co-founder of the Children's Television Workshop and
originator of Sesame Street, she has changed the way
children of all creeds, colors and income levels learn, read
and think.
Faith Ringgold,
beautiful quilts and children’s books have left an enduring
mark in the art world. A painter, activist and feminist, she
advocated freedom of speech and equality and opened doors
for women artists and people of color.
The
individuals involved in The Namesake Luncheon have
positively impacted the type of education that is offer to
the youth of this country. We hope that you will include
this wonderful event. |
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