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LYFE is a NYC Public Schools program, that provides free, high-quality early childhood education for children of student parents.

Last week, our LYFE student parents hit the road t

Last week, our LYFE student parents hit the road to visit @sunywcc1
Getting out of the city and onto a beautiful college campus was just what our students needed—fresh air, new perspectives, and big inspiration. They came back motivated, engaged, and dreaming big!

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On March 26th, LYFE students with top attendance w

On March 26th, LYFE students with top attendance were treated to an unforgettable Broadway experience at Hell’s Kitchen! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing student parents. #letlyfeinspireyou
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Last Saturday, LYFE kicked off our Saturday Intern

Last Saturday, LYFE kicked off our Saturday Internship Program! Selected students are diving into videography, web development, and music production over 5 sessions, learning valuable skills that could kickstart a career or hobby. It’s an amazing opportunity for our student parents! Week 2 was a blast!
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Huge thanks to Principal Rodriguez & her team for

Huge thanks to Principal Rodriguez & her team for making the District 2 DECE/LYFE intervisitation a success! Their dedication to creating an inclusive, engaging environment for students & staff was clear. Impressed by the vibrant learning at the French Dual Language Pre-K Center! #LetLYFEInspireYou #EngageEmpowerInspire.
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What a nice trip we had touring @laguardiacc CUNY

What a nice trip we had touring @laguardiacc CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Students were able to learn about admissions, tour the campus and tour the childcare center. Students having the chance to explore their post-secondary options.
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Look who became the ultimate play partner at LYFE

Look who became the ultimate play partner at LYFE at Beach Channel Educational Campus- @uftny President Michael Mulgrew. Mulgrew and his amazing team jumped right into the fun and learning, without hesitation! The smiles say it all! #LetLYFEInspireYou #EngageEmpowerInspire
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LYFE at James Monroe campus had a Dr. Seuss Read A

LYFE at James Monroe campus had a Dr. Seuss Read Across America Event last week on the book- Oh baby, the places you’ll go! The event promoted the importance of reading to your child, discussed different styles of reading to infants and toddlers. A great way to support student parents in engaging with their babies. #readingisFUNdamental
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LYFE hosted another Saturday Family Engagement eve

LYFE hosted another Saturday Family Engagement event in the Bronx along with @storyland_thebxbookhaven. The event featured live music by @bttythebee. Families engaged in singing, dancing, storytime, creating vision boards and much more! Thank you @storyland_thebxbookhaven for collaborating with us.
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On February 26th, Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos,

On February 26th, Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, along with NYC Schools Leadership visited the LYFE Program at Bronx Regional High School. Principal James Williams showcased the impactful work being done with infants and toddlers in the LYFE Early Childhood Program. The visit also celebrated the collaboration with the Montefiore Clinic, which provides essential services to both children and parents.
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